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24.01.2022 Your experiences, good and bad, can help shape how service providers and governments support Australian families as we recover from this pandemic. We encourage all families to take this survey by @AustralianInstituteofFamilyStudies and to make your voice count: http://fiasurveycovid19.com

24.01.2022 The Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples Education Fund is open for applications. They are only a small fund and are only able to assist 12 applicants.... Applications next close on September 30, 2020. http://www.adipef.org.au/ Australian Communities Foundation First Peoples Disability Network

24.01.2022 How can we help children and teenagers who are avoiding or refusing to go to school? Reconnecting to the learning environment is important, and is discussed in this week's episode of the Raising Learners podcast: http://bit.ly/2GqVo5m

23.01.2022 New episode of Raising Learners out now: In todays episode play specialist Cat Sewell joins Professor Julie Green to discuss creative ways to turn boredom into an opportunity for exploration, connection and learning.

23.01.2022 MyTime coordinator Pam from CPL shared this audio resource with us a useful tool for MyTime groups with members from linguistically diverse backgrounds. 'Staying safe when gathering with family and friends' is an SBS recording available in the following languages: - Arabic - Dari... - Greek - Italian - English - Korean - Lao - Punjabi - Simplified Chinese - Spanish - Traditional Chinese - Vietnamese. Thanks Pam!

23.01.2022 Tune in tonight at 8pm! Dont forget tonights raisingchildren.net.au webinar hosted by parenting expert Elly Robinson. Sign up for the free webinar on parenting pre-teens here: https://bit.ly/3brprnG.

22.01.2022 Something new and exciting is launching this Tuesday! The raisingchildren.net.au team has partnered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training on a new podcast to address common questions received by parents. Subscribe to #RaisingLearners on your favourite podcast app.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Unmasked study: Parents & carers of children aged 1-5 years are invited to share their familys experiences of the pandemic. Findings will be used to h...elp caregivers, educators and health professionals learn how to best support babies, pre-schoolers and families during disruptive events. Participants will do one online survey now, and then do another survey 3 months, 6 months and 12 months later. COVID-19 Unmasked is a collaboration between the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (Childrens Health Queensland), University of Queensland, Griffith University, University of Southern Cross and University of Melbourne. Please click here to have your say: is.gd/covid19_unmasked

22.01.2022 In case you've missed it, SBS Australia has created a NAIDOC Week teacher resource which is structured around the 2020 theme of ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. Ex...plore key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, peoples, histories and stories in this in-depth guide featuring discussion questions, practical activities, clips for classroom viewing and more. https://www.sbs.com.au//celebrate-naidoc-/teacher-resource #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOCWeek2020 See more

22.01.2022 Research shows men are often reluctant to get support, despite one in 10 dads experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety. Its vital we support parents so children can thrive. New dads (and dads to be) living in NSW are invited to register for a free support program being delivered by NSW Health and The University of Newcastle, Australia across some parts of NSW. Find out more and register here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public//focus-on-fathers.aspx

22.01.2022 Anxiety is more than just being worried it’s a mental health issue that can affect your wellbeing and quality of life. Both adults and children can suffer fro...m anxiety, and other people’s anxiety can also affect us. You’re invited to join two free, live webinars on managing anxiety in your family. In the first of our managing anxiety in your family webinars on Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 8 pm AEDT , you’ll learn skills to help you manage your anxiety and to help your child manage theirs. These skills include: * trusting emotions accepting that all feelings are OK (but not all behaviours are OK) * mindfulness understanding why it helps and how to do it. These webinars are suitable for parents and carers of children 0-16 years. Find out more

21.01.2022 From Monday the 13th July, students in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be temperature checked at school. This is a Social Story to help explain how temperature checking will work when students go back to school in Victoria for Term 3.

21.01.2022 Our colleagues at Parenting Research Centre are looking for a Senior Research Specialist. More details and a position description at https://bit.ly/3iEM63u

20.01.2022 So lovely to see one of our MyTime facilitators Lisa recognised for the work she does caring for others. Were so thankful to all of our wonderful facilitators who are supporting parents of children with disabilities. Kudos to you all! Visit MyTime.net.au to find a MyTime group near you.

19.01.2022 Navigating NDIS plans for your child? This step-by-step guide might help. Importantly, your child's plan will be reviewed after 12-24 months this is a good time to address how well the plan is meeting your child’s needs and whether your child’s circumstances have changed in the last year. More info on the scheduled review here: https://bit.ly/3mMchb5

19.01.2022 As Victoria prepares to enter tighter restrictions, parents have told us what MyTime means to them during lockdown. Over the past few months, MyTime facilitators across the country have found innovative ways to support their families when they need it most. Read more about how MyTime's online support is reaching parents here https://bit.ly/30kok6e Or, to find a MyTime group near you, visit http://MyTime.net.au

19.01.2022 How did the return to school go for those of you with children heading back to classrooms this week? For some tips on helping kids transition back into a routine, check the link below from raisingchildren.net.au

19.01.2022 Have your say at a focus group for the Disability Standards for Education in early childhood settings: Mon 14 Sept 10am-12pm (parents school aged) Tues 15 ...Sept 10am-12pm (parents, early childhood) Complete the EOI to get involved. https://employment.au1.qualtrics.com//f/SV_3sVRByURjyvVHFP raisingchildren.net.au

19.01.2022 Are you a parent or carer in Victoria who has received family services or supports over the past 12 months? If so, the Parenting Research Centre would love to h...ear from you. The Parenting Research Centre would like to learn about the experiences of families who have taken part in services or supports delivered via telepractice (including telephone, email, video-conferencing or SMS) over the past 12 months. They would like to learn more about what worked well, any challenges you might have experienced and suggestions for improving the delivery of services using telepractice in the future. The survey should only take 10-15 minutes to complete and all parents who take part will have the option to enter a draw to win 1 of 8 $50 vouchers. To begin their survey or for more information, please click the link: https://prcprise.azurewebsites.net/survey/respond

18.01.2022 Tune in tonight at 8pm! Don't forget tonight's raisingchildren.net.au webinar hosted by parenting expert Elly Robinson. Sign up for the free webinar on parenting pre-teens here: https://bit.ly/3brprnG.

18.01.2022 Today is Wear It Purple Day, and we are proud to support all young people and their familes, and celebrate diversity throughout our schools, workplaces and the broader community. A sense of belonging is something everyone needs. #wearitpurple2020 Wear it Purple

17.01.2022 MyTime support groups are moving online! These are spaces where anyone who is caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition can meet, share experiences and connect with local services. To find a group near you and how you can connect, visit https://bit.ly/MyTime_Groups Read our full response to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/MyTime_COVID

17.01.2022 Were all on screens a little more these days, which is completely understandable. But for those of you looking for some tips on managing screen time at home, raisingchildren.net.au has some info you might find helpful: http://bit.ly/3a6vwV3

16.01.2022 In episode 7 of the Raising Learners podcast, Professor Harriet Hiscock and school principal Hayley Doyle join Professor Julie Green to discuss techniques that can help your primary school-aged child learn and thrive.

15.01.2022 The newest Raising Learners episode is now online. Hear psychologist Meredith Rayner and host Derek McCormack discuss different strategies for building family mental health, wellbeing and resilience, especially when times are tough. with raisingchildren.net.au

15.01.2022 Live music is looking up for 2021, with new industry guidelines helping to make accessibility a priority when it comes to planning festivals and events. This means more gigs will be more inclusive for music lovers with disabilities or accessibility needs. Who knew some good news could come out of COVID? https://ab.co/3gp1ErZ... triple j Hack on triple j

15.01.2022 Episode 11 of Raising Learners podcast out now! Social and emotional development is important to children’s overall development, and you have a big role to... play in supporting it. Social and emotional development is also a key aspect of children’s learning and school experiences. In this episode of Raising Learners, Vikki Ryall, Executive Director of Clinical Practice at Headspace, and Mary Sayers, CEO Children and Young people with Disability Australia, join Derek McCormack. They talk about what children need for healthy social and emotional development at different ages and stages, and how you can support this development as a parent.

15.01.2022 A great new website is shining the spotlight on supporting autistic girls at school. Take a look here: http://autisticgirlsatschool.com.au Developed by Yellow Ladybugs, Victoria's Department of Education and Training in collaboration with autistic females, parents, teachers, allied health professionals, and academic researchers, it aims to create greater awareness of the unique challenges autistic girls face at home and at school.

14.01.2022 We're all on screens a little more these days, which is completely understandable. But for those of you looking for some tips on managing screen time at home, raisingchildren.net.au has some info you might find helpful: http://bit.ly/3a6vwV3

14.01.2022 New episode of Raising Learners out now: In today's episode play specialist Cat Sewell joins Professor Julie Green to discuss creative ways to turn boredom into an opportunity for exploration, connection and learning.

14.01.2022 Happy International Day for People with Disability! This year’s theme is 'Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World' a message that motivates so much of our work, before, during and after COVID-19. For 13 years, MyTime has supported parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition by offering opportunities to meet in a supporting and understanding environment. Traditi...onally, we met in person and away from the home. But COVID changed all that. Moving the majority of our groups to a temporary virtual space in response to COVID has allowed us to explore options for digital delivery that continue to achieve great outcomes for parents. Exciting things are coming for the next phase of MyTime but we are truly ‘Building Back Better’. Read more about our successful transition to digital delivery: https://bit.ly/3mFjxoM

13.01.2022 Would you or your children like to know how the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme is responding to #COVID19? Do you have questions about what's changed for participants since #COVID19? Then sign up for Children and Young People with Disability Australia's webinars, starting tomorrow at 10am. These free webinars are for young people with disability and families of children with disability, and you can register here https://bit.ly/2Sss2q3.

13.01.2022 What a wonderful idea!

12.01.2022 Today is Fragile X Awareness Day. In our video, parents of children with Fragile X syndrome discuss this genetic condition. They talk about spotting the early s...igns, getting a diagnosis and their reactions to the diagnosis. Child health specialists explain how this condition happens. They also go through the physical, developmental, behavioural and emotional features of the syndrome. See more

12.01.2022 This week's episode of Raising Learners podcast covers supporting your child with additional needs at school great info for those of you with little ones about to start their school transition.

12.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for 65,000+ years. With #NAIDOCWeek2020 being celebrated across the nation, MyTime and Parenting Research Centre are committed to expanding opportunities for economic and social participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, communities and individuals have contributed to our w...ork since 1998. These relationships across a range of health, education and production partners have grown in significance and number and will continue to do so. From the beginning, the national parenting information platform, raisingchildren.net.au, which the Parenting Research Centre developed with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute Research Institute, has partnered with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations so that all stories and experiences of raising children are represented.

10.01.2022 Apply via Seek: https://bit.ly/30J3kqc More details here: https://www.parentingrc.org.au/about-us/careers/

10.01.2022 Anxiety is a normal part of childrens development, but children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than other children. Raisingchildren.net.au has some info on helping your child to notice anxious feelings and some suggested strategies for managing anxiety.

10.01.2022 Check your state or territory health department website for advice about whether you and your child are required to wear a #facemask. Its important to stay up to date because recommendations might change quickly in your local area.

09.01.2022 It's National Families Week a time to celebrate the meaning of family and the vital role that families play in Australian society. When parents look after themselves, children and communities thrive, so let's to be kind to ourselves and take time out for self-care. Our Parenting Today in Victoria survey found 55% of Victorian parents regularly do something to reenergise, which is great! More tips on self-care and self-compassion can be found here: https://bit.ly/3o3H04c... @Families Australia

09.01.2022 The final episode of raisingchildren.net.au's Raising Learners podcast series is out now hear how active participation in a school community can be beneficial to not just children, but to parents and the wider community as well.

08.01.2022 Calling all new fathers! Parenting Research Centre wants to hear from dads about their experiences of perinatal mental health support. If you are a new (or soon-to-be) dad, or know of someone who is, please consider filling out or sharing this survey: https://bit.ly/dads_survey More info about the survey and the Focus on New Fathers program can be found here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public//focus-on-fathers.aspx

07.01.2022 Are you a parent of a child with a disability? You can help researchers understand your experience during the COVID-19 pandemic so they can develop the supports... families need. Whilst COVID-19 has impacted everyone, it has been particularly challenging for children with a disability and their parents/caregivers and families due to, for example, significant disruption to routines and other factors associated with social distancing measures. If you would like to participate in a 10 minute online survey about your experience please follow this link: https://redcap.med.unsw.edu.au/surveys/?s=NPM88TTJLW This research study is being conducted by South Western Sydney Local Health District in collaboration with UNSW Sydney.

07.01.2022 Job alert!! Do you have experience in social work, early childhood education or psychology? Apply via Seek: https://bit.ly/30bHhqw More info and position description: https://www.parentingrc.org.au/about-us/careers/

07.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). It celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disability, including children wit...h disability. And it aims to improve acceptance and understanding of disability in our communities. For children of all abilities, play can be a great relationship builder. Playing with others helps children feel good about themselves, make friends and just have fun. It also helps children develop, learn and build social skills like empathy and understanding other people’s perspectives. There are few things you can do to help inclusive play go well: Choose toys and playthings that all children can enjoy. Set up an accessible playspace with a few different activities. Be ready to step in to help children with tricky situations.

06.01.2022 Telehealth (when you have health appointments by phone or video) has many benefits for families. It’s secure and protects privacy, and can be great for therapy for children with disability, autism and additional needs. For more about telehealth therapy for children and teenagers with disability and autism, visit https://bit.ly/3hDNQfG Telehealth appointments work well when you’re prepared. Tips include checking technology, making sure documents, photos and videos are ready.... And telling children what to expect. For more about making the most of telehealth therapy for children and teenagers with disability and autism, visit https://bit.ly/2S4KZBM

06.01.2022 The raisingchildren.net.au #RaisingLearners podcast is out tomorrow! Topics include: - connecting with your childs school community - how to support your childs learning - what to expect from VCE and VCAL... - how to keep your child safe online. Subscribe to #RaisingLearners on your favourtie podcast app. See more

06.01.2022 Elders pass down stories and cultural practice, and provide reassurance, comfort and hope. Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day and we are celebrating the role Elders play in raising the Elders of tomorrow to be strong in culture. For ideas on how you and your family can join the celebrations, visit https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au... Or, if you are a practitioner working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families RaisingChildren.net.au has a suite of resources. Take a look here: https://bit.ly/3kaRM6D

06.01.2022 National Carers Week recognises the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. If you’re a carer, Carers Australia want to hear your story you can add your story here https://carersweek.com.au/your-stories/ Or, you can read the caring stories of others here https://carersweek.com.au/your-stories/... #Carers2020 #WhyWeCare Carers Australia

05.01.2022 Episode 9 of the Raising Learners podcast is out now - today’s topic is about the changes that happen in a teenager’s brain and how this drives their emotions, thinking and behaviour.

05.01.2022 Congrats on the new website, Positive Powerful Parents! Exciting work

04.01.2022 A special message to kids. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions about COVID-19? We invite you and your friends to a Kids COVID-19 Q&A on Thursday 17... September at 3.30 4.15pm AEST. Award-winning childrens author Kim Kane will host a Q&A with MCRIs world-leading researchers, who will answer your questions, ranging from, Whats more important a vaccine or a cure? to Coronavirus makes me feel anxious - what can I do about that? Send in your questions when registering or email questions to [email protected]. You can also ask questions on the day. Ask your mum, dad or carer to click on the link below to register. https://mcri.zoom.us/web/register/WN_EtLEpNHIQhKnPI9jJgYwwA

04.01.2022 How are you going with the kids at home? Those of us with a child with a disability might be dealing with child anxiety, daily care activities, learning at home and sibling needs. It's a lot, we know. raisingchildren.net.au has put together some info that might be useful: https://bit.ly/2RL1AHF And remember, if you need support or respite, there is help available: https://bit.ly/2XM1Hqj

03.01.2022 #NAIDOC and early childhood: There are lots of ways to acknowledge Country. Each of them shows a connection between your body and the earth. By enacting this co...nnection between the earth and us we begin to understand how and why care for Country is so important to Aboriginal people as the first people of the land. https://www.abc.net.au//play-school-acknowledgem/11382434 See more

03.01.2022 Todays the day! The first three episodes of the new Raising Learners podcast are out now! Brought to you by the team at raisingchildren.net.au with support from the Department of Education and Training, you can find the first three episodes and subscribe at http://raisingchildren.net.au/podcast or via your favourite podcast app. Ep 1: How do I make the internet internet safe for my child? Office of the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant joins host Derek McCormack to exp...lain internet risks and opportunities for children, and share practical online safety tips. Ep 2: VCE and VCAL: what you need to know to help your child thrive Your interest and support are important to your teenage child as they navigate the final years of secondary school. Bernadette Gigliotti, Phil Newnham and Darren Trippett join host Derek McCormack to discuss. Ep 3: What can I expect from my childs school? You can help your child get the most out of school by communicating and building relationships with teachers, other parents and students. Derek McCormack is joined by principal Lisa Branch and Professor Julie Green from http://raisingchildren.net.au

02.01.2022 Parents of pre-teens (9-12 years) wont want to miss this! Parenting expert Elly Robinson is hosting a free webinar on Parenting pre-teens positively to help you navigate the tricky teenage years. Tune in at 8pm on Tuesday, April 28 for Ellys tips, skills and strategies to help, and for discussion on topics such as the changes your preteen is going through and how parenting might need to change. To register for free, or to get a recording if you cant attend, visit the raisingchildren.net.au event platform here: https://bit.ly/3brprnG

02.01.2022 Research tells us that self-compassion the practice of being kind to yourself when things don’t go well plays a role in our mental health and wellbeing. Being kind to yourself is good for you and good for your child. Pause and notice your thoughts. Try to spot when you’re being hard on yourself. Remind yourself that raising children is a big and important job, which all parents learn as they go. Say something kind to yourself. ... A recent survey of Victorian parents found 24% of parents don't practice self-care or self-compassion. If you relate to this, try being aware of your feelings and treating yourself with the same warmth, care and understanding you’d give to someone you care about. For more about self-compassion, take a look at this fact sheet by raisingchildren.net.au: https://bit.ly/3o3H04c For more about the Parenting Today in Victoria survey, visit https://bit.ly/3erAD8j