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You can’t hide an elephant – A children’s book about mental health
Sally J. Halligan'You can't hide an elephant' is a story book designed for children 8 to 12 years of age, to be read in a supported environment. It highlights the voice of a child living with the challenges that can arise when a parent has a mental illness. -
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Your child from birth to eight (3rd edition)
Australian Council for Educational ResearchThe book provides a practical guide to the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of young children, with a focus on fostering the bond between parent and child. -
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When Someone in Your Family has a Mental Illness
SkylightThis colourful children's booklet for 8-12 year olds provides honest information for children who live with, or know well, someone with a mental illness. This is done in a very non-threatening, matter-of-fact way that engages children and positively teaches them strategies to cope with the situation, including ways to ask for support. -
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Anna and the Sea – A story to help children understand a parent’s mental illness
Rebecca HeinischThis picture book was produced in Canada, but is just as relevant to Australian audiences of 7 to 12 years of age. -
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Suicide Prevention Australia
Suicide Prevention AustraliaSuicide Prevention Australia (SPA) provides national leadership for the suicide prevention sector in Australia. -
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‘Best for Kids’ – Family law information for children and parents
Legal Aid NSWThe Best for Kids website is for families experiencing separation. On the site you can watch videos for both children and adults, find out more information about your legal rights as a child, parent or grandparent and where to get legal help. -
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Dads handbook: A guide to the first 12 months
beyondblueMost people know that depression related to pregnancy and birth can affect mothers, but it’s important to remember that fathers/partners are also at risk. Research shows that about 5 per cent of men experience depression in the year following the birth of their child. -
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Care plan template – for children and young people
Emerging MindsThis care plan template is designed for young people to complete with the guidance of their parent, providing instructions for their care when their parents are unwell or unavailable. -
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Family centred practice in the alcohol and other drug field
National Centre for Education and Training on AddictionsFamily sensitive policy and practice involves raising awareness of the impact on substance abuse upon families, addressing the needs of families and seeing the family - rather than the individual adult or child - as the unit of intervention. -
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Red Chocolate Elephants: For children bereaved by suicide. (A book and DVD resource)
Wings of Hope Association'This important publication provides a sensitive and appropriate means of engaging with children around the difficult questions related to death through suicide. It's a valuable tool for those supporting children in schools and other settings'. -
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Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness
Peach Tree Perinatal WellnessPeach Tree is a registered charity run by parents, for parents. They provide information, services and support to people experiencing stress and mental illness in the perinatal period, and their family and friends. They operate in Queensland, Australia. -
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Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)PANDA is a national organisation that provides specialist information and ongoing counselling, support and referral to anyone affected by distress, depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby (perinatal), including partners and extended family members.