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Fact sheet
Communicating with your primary school-age child during ‘tough times’
Emerging MindsThis resource will help you to prepare for conversations with your child about your experience of 'tough times' (e.g. relationship conflicts or separation, illness, financial difficulties, job stress, etc.), so can help them to have a better understanding of what is happening. -
Fact sheet
Connecting and caring for each other in tough times
Emerging MindsEven when we care about each other, connecting within our families can be really hard. This resource offers stories from families who've found ways to stay connected during tough times. -
Video
How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art. -
Fact sheet
Managing family health and money struggles at the same time
Emerging MindsManaging your health can be hard enough, but it’s so much harder when you’re facing financial issues at the same time. This fact sheet contains ideas from families about getting through similarly tough times. -
Guide
Welcoming Our Little Ones: Singing and reading
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsSinging can be soothing for us and our children, and is a great way to connect to culture, along with reading stories. This guide offers ideas for songs, books and language resources you might like to try. -
Fact sheet
Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
Video
What is a mental health nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a mental health nurse can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a psychologist with a special interest in working with children?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a psychologist with a special interest in children can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a school counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a school counsellor can support you and your family. -
Video
What is an occupational therapist?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how an occupational therapist can support you and your family. -
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What is a paediatrician?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a paediatrician can support you and your family. -
In focus
In focus: Supporting your child after a bushfire
Emerging MindsIf you’ve recently experienced a bushfire, it’s normal to be worried about the potential mental health impacts on your child or children. This resource aims to provide advice on how to support yourself and your family during this difficult time.