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Common responses among toddlers and preschoolers who experience a flood
Emerging MindsThis resource is designed to help parents identify the signs their young child might need extra support to recover following a flood. -
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Common responses among primary school-aged children who experience a flood
Emerging MindsCommon responses of primary school-aged children aged 6–12 years who experience a natural disaster such as flooding include changes in mood and behaviour. But with time, nurturing, patience and a stable routine your child can recover and thrive. -
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Common responses among teenagers who experience a flood
Emerging MindsTeenagers are as vulnerable to the negative effects of trauma caused by natural disasters events as any age group. But the common responses among teenagers who experience a flood may be hard to spot because some are similar to the normal developmental traits of adolescence. With time, nurturing, patience and a stable routine your teenager can recover and thrive. -
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Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
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Skills for navigating services
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet includes skills and ideas shared by people who have accessed services to get what they need for their children and families while trying to maintain their dignity. -
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Supporting children when you’re struggling with money
Emerging MindsNot having enough money can make parenting more challenging. Here are some ways of getting your family through those tough financial times. -
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For service workers: Collaboration and care between families and providers
Emerging MindsThis is a collection of stories of collaboration, care and overcoming barriers from families and workers which we hope will be a reminder of what’s possible for those working or volunteering in frontline services. -
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Striving to be an ally to families experiencing racism
Emerging MindsChallenging and ending racism is everyone’s responsibility. Read about some of the ways you can be an ally and support families by educating yourself and responding to dismantle racism. -
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Experiences and skills of families living in poverty
Emerging MindsPoverty is more than struggling with money. Read about some of the skills families have used to survive poverty. -
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Collaboration and care between families and service providers
Emerging MindsWe spoke to families about their experiences with services that were respectful and collaborative. We hope the following stories might offer you hope and serve as a reminder of what's possible. -
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Struggling with money and racism at the same time
Emerging MindsRacism can have a big impact on families, especially when they’re facing other challenges as well. Families share some of the skills they used to get through experiences of racism alongside financial hardship. -
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Tips for families experiencing homelessness
Emerging MindsParents who have lived through homelessness with their children share ideas about how to get through in this fact sheet.