Kids and Young People

Community Services online parenting resources

Wednesday, 06 May 2009 11:10

NSW Community Services Source: NSW Community Services
Summary: Factsheets to inform and support parents with their child's growth and development
Topics include: Behavioural management, child safety, development, feeding, playtime activities
For: Parents with young children

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Child-safe, child-friendly resources

Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:00

NSW Commission for Children & Young PeopleSource: NSW Commission for Children & Young People Commission 
Summary: Online resources to help build Child-safe Child-friendly organisations and communities
Topics include: Child-safe, child-friendly programs; Child-safe, child-friendly policy; Working with Kids checklist
For: Community sector staff and volunteers working with children and young people

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Investing in Australia's Young People report

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 10:00

Investing in Australia's Young PeopleSource: Office for Youth 
Summary: Investing in Australia’s Young People report lists programs, services, payments and policies available to young people aged 12–25
Topics include: Family, education, government and young people, health and wellbeing
For: Young people 12-25 years old, community workers working with young people, parents

Read more: Investing in Australia's Young People report

 

Fams: Keep Them Safe online resources

Tuesday, 20 April 2010 10:00

NSW Family ServicesSource: NSW Family Services (Fams) website
Summary: Fams is regularly updating it's site with updates on Keep Them Safe (KTS) changes
Topics include: KTS roll-out, consultation and training workshops
For: NSW family services

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From isolation to connection: A guide to understanding and working with traumatised young people

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 10:00

From Isolation to ConnectionSource: Office of the Child Safety Commissioner (OCSC), Victoria
Summary: From isolation to connection discusses effects of trauma on children and dealing with difficult situations
Topics include: Connection, trauma, attachment and child developmet, impact of abuse, neglect 
For: Community sector staff, carers and others in contact with traumatised and isolated children 

Read more: From isolation to connection: A guide to understanding and working with traumatised young people