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Resources

Parenting

ParentWorks

A free online program for Australian parents and caregivers of children aged 2 to 16. It provides evidence-based parenting strategies to improve parenting skills, confidence and child behaviour. 

Go to: https://parentworks.org.au/#/about​​​​​

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Raising Children

Provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. Funded by the Australian Government, reviewed by experts and non-commercial, so you know you can trust us.

Go to: https://raisingchildren.net.au/

Pocket PCIT

Pocket PCIT YouTube clips provides examples of PCIT skills to help your practice and implementation.

Go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EbeMF_pbV-44e5dVUuLLveLYM1ErZlw

Tuning Into Kids

Tuning in to Kids® is an emotion-focused parenting program. It provides parents and carers with skills in emotion coaching, which is about recognising, understanding and managing their own and their children’s emotions. When children develop these emotional skills they are better able to negotiate the ups and downs of life.

Go to: https://tuningintokids.org.au/parents

Gottman Institue

The Gottman Institute has a wealth of resources and information on relationships including couples and the parent-child relationship.

Go to: https://www.gottman.com/

Parent Line

A free and confidential counseling service offering support and guidance to parents and caregivers across Australia.

Go to: 1300 1300 52 | Parent Line NSW | Parent Line NSW

Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK)

A mindfulness-based parenting program developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation to help parents build positive relationships with their children.

Go to: Bringing Up Great Kids - Australian Childhood Foundation Professionals

The First 1000 Days Australia

A culturally appropriate program focusing on Indigenous parenting, child development, and family well-being.

Go to: First 1000 Days Australia

The Fathering Project

A program dedicated to supporting fathers in building strong, positive relationships with their children.

Go to: Home - The Fathering Project

Neurodiversity

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

A leading autism-specific service provider offering assessments, therapy, education, and support for individuals and families.

Go to: Aspect Australia | Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

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Yellow Ladybugs

A neurodiversity-focused organization dedicated to supporting and empowering autistic girls and women.

Go to: Yellow Ladybugs

ADHD Australia

Provides advocacy, education, and resources for individuals with ADHD, their families, and professionals.

Go to: Home - ADHD Australia

Amaze

A leading autism organization providing evidence-based information, advocacy, and support for autistic individuals and their families.

Go to: Amaze — Creating an autism inclusive Australia

The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC)

Australia’s national autism research organization, providing the latest scientific insights and resources to support autistic individuals.

Go to: Home | Autism CRC

Education 

A national organization supporting people with learning difficulties, providing resources for parents, educators, and professionals.

Go to: Auspeld – Learning for all

Dyslexia Australia

Offers information, assessments, and support services for individuals with dyslexia.

Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA)

Provides advocacy, resources, and training to support individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences.

Go to: Dyslexia Australia | Dyslexia Symptoms | Dyslexia Assessment | Dyslexia Treatment

Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA)

A national association offering research-based resources, professional development, and support for educators and parents of children with learning difficulties.

Go to: Dyslexia Association Australia

Mental Health

ParentWorks

The Gottman Institute has a wealth of resources and information on relationships including couples and the parent-child relationship.
Go to: https://www.gottman.com/

BRAVE program

The BRAVE Program is an interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety. The programs are free, and provide ways for children and teenagers to better cope with their worries. There are also programs for parents.
Go to: https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/

The Black Dog Institute

The Black dog Institute provides mental health resources and support tools that you can trust knowing that everything we produce is research-informed and recommended by professionals.
Go to: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/

Kids Help Line

A free, 24/7 confidential counseling service for children and young people aged 5–25, providing phone and online chat support.
Go to: Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800

Emerging Minds

Offers evidence-based resources and training to support children's mental health, including tools for parents and professionals.
Go To: Emerging Minds - Advancing Australian children's mental health

Beyond Blue

Provides information, support, and resources for anxiety, depression, and mental well-being, including helplines and online forums.
Go to: 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention. - Beyond Blue

Headspace

A youth mental health service providing support for young people aged 12–25, covering issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management.

SANE Australia

Provides information, peer support, and advocacy for people affected by complex mental health conditions and their families.
Go to: SANE Australia

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