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Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN)
Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN)The Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) is a network that works with a team of experts to bring together evidence based resources and research in order to make them more accessible to those working with, or interested in, children and young people who have been affected by trauma and grief. -
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Australian Breastfeeding Association website
Australian Breastfeeding AssociationThe Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives. -
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At a glance: think child, think parent, think family: a briefing for senior managers
Social Care Institute for ExcellenceThis 'At a glance' briefing looks at how senior managers can improve the health, wellbeing and life chances of parents with mental illness and their families. -
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The Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare
Association for the Wellbeing of Children in HealthcareThe Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) is a non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system in Australia. -
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Mind Australia
Mind AustraliaMind Australia is a leading provider of community mental health support services with over 60 service sites. Services focus on providing people with the skills they need for a full and meaningful life, not limited by their experience of living with a mental health condition. -
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A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma
Margaret M. HolmesThis gently-told and tenderly-illustrated story is for children (4-8 year olds) who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic behaviour, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. -
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The Best of Times, the Worst of Times: Our Family’s Journey with Bipolar
Jessica Rowe, Penelope RoweThis book (175 pages) is an honest and inspiring personal account of living with bipolar disorder, written from the perspective of mum Penelope Rowe, and her daughter Jessica Rowe. Penelope has lived with bipolar disorder for over 45 years, although she was not diagnosed until her early thirties. Jessica has lived with it all her life – as the eldest child of an unwell mother. -
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Lockie Leonard – Legend.
Tim WintonThis book is written by Australian author Tim Winton and is aimed at children and young people from 8 to 15 years of age. -
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Rain, Hail or Shine: Exploring change, loss and grief in a carer’s world (NZ)
Trisha IrvingThis practical and encouraging book from New Zealand (77 pages) talks honestly and openly about the sorts of changes, losses and grief carers can experience that can affect their emotions, their physical health, mental wellbeing and family life. -
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Darcy Daisy and the Firefly Festival: Learning about Bipolar Disorder and Community
Lisa Lewandowski, and Shannon M.B. TrostThis booklet is intended to help children understand bipolar disorder, the importance of community acceptance and the need to alleviate fear by collecting reliable information. It also explores the harm that can result from rumors and gossip. -
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Craig’s Story
Craig AllattCraig's partner took her own life after struggling with post-natal psychosis. He tells his story in the hope of helping other carers. -
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Inpatient Mental Health Service – Family Friendly Checklist
The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiativeThis checklist is designed for inpatient mental health services, to help them check how 'family-friendly' their service is. This checklist has been developed from information provided by parents with a mental illness, their partners, support people and children as well as service providers.