Published on 23 July 2021

Sadly, the experience of working and schooling from home is becoming more normal as we head through another session of lockdown.  Some parents/carers may be experiencing their first year of schooling at home. We’ve collated a list of resources, including podcasts, tips, and self-care ideas to help both parents and children make it through another lockdown. Read on below.

Support for Parents

Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series - Parenting and Family Support Centre - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)

How parents can cope with home schooling – again. - Black Dog Institute

Parents and Carers Toolkit (nsw.gov.au)

Coronavirus: Advice, support and resources for parents - Australian Parents Council (austparents.edu.au)

How to survive the pandemic with your kids at home - The University of Sydney

Support for children

Young people adjusting to the new normal – Beyond Blue

COVID-19 resources for schools & young people - Black Dog Institute

COVID-19 FACT SHEET: SPEAKING TO YOUNG CHILDREN (gidgetfoundation.org.au)

Talking to Children -COVID19 on Vimeo

Remember, as much as we are isolated, we are all doing the same journey. Make sure to reach out if you need someone to talk to, Lifeline has 24hour counselling support, call 13 11 14.

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