Supporting young people after a traumatic event: family and friends

This resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence.

This resource from the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) includes foundational information about child sexual abuse. The resource contains statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse and helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people.

This 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.

Not having enough money can make parenting more challenging. Here are some ways of getting your family through those tough financial times.

This 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.

Challenging 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.

Poverty is more than struggling with money. Read about some of the skills families have used to survive poverty.

We 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.

Racism 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.

Parents who have lived through homelessness with their children share ideas about how to get through in this fact sheet.