If you are self-isolating, and have no family or friends able to help you with shopping, emergency relief packages are now available. The packages contain 2 weeks of food and personal care items, such as: pasta long life milk canned vegetables toilet paper. The Office of Emergency Management together with Foodbank are coordinating the supply […]
Coronavirus – A Book for Children
This book gives a good explanation of the Coronavirus for children 5–9 years old. It explain what the virus is, how to stop the spread, why we need to stay isolated and the importance of working together. [fusion_button link=”https://thefamilycentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-ABookForChildren.pdf” text_transform=”” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” color=”default” button_gradient_top_color=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”” button_gradient_top_color_hover=”” button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” […]
Information for parents and carers Find information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and protective hygiene, plus tips to help you and your family cope
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/coronavirus-covid-19-guide
Maggie Dent – how to talk to kids about coronavirus and guide your family through it
We’ve all been impacted by coronavirus. As parents, we’re anxious, scared and stressed out about the future and what’s going to happen. But we’ve never had such an important job to do – helping our children through this difficult time, while also looking after ourselves. In this special episode, Maggie Dent steers you through how […]
Coronavirus: Resources for anxiety, stress & wellbeing
Feelings of anxiety are common in the uncertainty of COVID-19. Black Dog Institute have tools and resources that can be accessed by anyone, anywhere to help deal with this stress. Go to Black Dog Institute to find out more
Australian Government Launches Coronavirus App and WhatsApp
The Australian government has launched a new messaging service on WhatsApp and an app to keep people updated about coronavirus. Coronavirus Australia app is available from the Apple App Store and on Google Play, was launched alongside the Government’s new WhatsApp feature. You can gain new messaging services on WhatsApp by typing oz.gov.au/whatsapp. The whatsapp […]