Getting help from a general practitioner

There are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share their ideas for making home a safe haven.

In this resource we take a look at what shame is, where it can come from and how it can trick us into believing that there is something wrong with us.

Read the stories of families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly - on their own or with the support of others - when it feels safe to do so.

This guide was developed by families for parents or carers who want to talk about their children’s wellbeing to educators.

Families and children are always standing up to shame and stigma. This resource shares stories of the ways families have responded to shame and stigma.

This resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence.

This fact sheet includes skills and ideas shared by people who have accessed services to get what they need for their children and families while trying to maintain their dignity.

We spoke to families about their experiences with services that were respectful and collaborative. We hope the following stories might offer you hope and serve as a reminder of what's possible.

Identifying and addressing back-to-school anxiety early is important for children's learning, resilience and wellbeing. This article offers tips to help parents support their children to manage back-to-school anxiety.

This fact sheet offers tips to help you have honest, age-appropriate conversations with your child about war and conflict.

It’s important that children know bullying is serious and bullying behaviours are unacceptable. But it’s also important as a parent to be curious about the thoughts or feelings that might be behind the bullying behaviour. If your child has engaged in bullying behaviour, this resource outlines steps you can take to help ensure it doesn’t continue.

It can be hard for a parent to believe their child has been involved in bullying. If someone has told you your child has been engaging in bullying behaviour, or you think they could be, you might be feeling shocked, disappointed, angry, confused or defensive. These are all understandable reactions.