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CategoryResource NumberLinkDescription
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities1Culturally and respectful engagementResources designed for educators who wish to invite genuine connection and deepen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and communities.
Adolescent / Youth Support1ReachoutWebsite designed for teenagers to assist them with personal issues.
Adolescent / Youth Support2When Love HurtsInformation for young people around relationships.
Adolescent / Youth Support3Youth InsearchProvide weekend camps where the topics of communication, trust, self-esteem, parent/adolescent relationships, drug & alcohol abuse, suicide, adolescent health, sexual assault and grief are explored. A very powerful program to assist young people turn around their lives.
Adolescent / Youth Support4Youth NSWN.S.W. Government’s website for young people and workers in the youth field.
Behaviour1Anti BullyingSuitable for students, school counsellors and teachers.
Behaviour2Behaviour and Attendance Tool KitsThe toolkit units provide schools with a comprehensive resources that address support for parents/carers, teachers & school staff, leaders, students, antibullying and professional learning.
Behaviour3Case ManagementPart of Mind Matters Plus. Power Point materials and notes.
Behaviour4CybersmartCybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world.
Behaviour5Cybersmart DetectivesAn interactive, ‘live’ online game that teaches children key internet safety messages—particularly in relation to providing personal information online and understanding the potential for people to hide their true identity online. Children work in an IM-style environment to piece together clues to work out a mystery surrounding the behaviour of a secondary student who is in trouble online.
Behaviour6Discipline Help (Parents)Understanding behaviour for parents.
Behaviour7Positive Behavioural Interventions and Support (PBIS)1An excellent whole school systems approach to enhance student behaviour and learning outcomes.
Behaviour8Positive Behaviour and Learning (PBL)Australian Research from the University of Western Sydney PBL based on Positive Behavioural Interventions and Support (PBIS) which was developed in the USA.
Behaviour9Reality Therapy and Choice TheoryTraining for understanding behaviour and systems approach to improve student learning. Excellent Australian presenter. Ideal for Counsellors, teachers and school executive.
Behaviour10Restorative JusticeRestorative Practices in the Australian context focuses on the process of anti-bullying and reactive interventions to be used with difficult students or problematic situations. 
Behaviour11Rock and WaterRock and Water offers teachers a new way to interact with boys through physical-social teaching (though the program can also be taught to girls). Physical exercises are constantly linked with mental and social skills.
Bushfire Support1Bushfire Response ProgramSupport for schools and early learning services affected by bushfires or community trauma.
Bushfire Support2Supporting CommunitiesProtective factors to support communities recovering from adverse experiences.
Bushfire Support3Student Observation ToolThe BETLS Observation Tool is a template for gathering and documenting information and observations about a child or young person.
Conflict Resolution1Conflict Resolution NetworkResources, free training manual and training courses for dealing with conflict resolution.
Conflict Resolution2Fighting FairScott Dutton from Fighting Fair provides excellent training in mediation and conflict resolution. Training is very practical and interactive with a focus on skill mastery.
Disabilities1Inclusive PracticesDisability Inclusion Guide – An introduction to inclusive practices for learning communities to support children and young people with developmental delay or disability.
Drug Issues1Australian Drug Information NetworkThis directory may help you find information on alcohol and other drugs. The directory has a collection of websites formally reviewed and rated out of five stars by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
Drug Issues2Family Drug SupportInformation sheets and support for families.
Flood Support1Psychological First AidAustralian Psychological Society and Australian Red Cross- This resource provides an overview of best practice in psychological first aid.
Flood Support2Resources to support teachersEmerging Minds- This fact sheet includes advice on strategies and practices teachers can implement to support children and young people in the classroom following a traumatic event.
Flood Support3The importance of storyQueensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health- A story for young children about recovering from floods.
Flood Support4Birdie’s storiesIt rains so much, Birdie and Mr Frog have to get away from the rising water. A story for young children about recovering from floods.
Flood Support5Information for parentsHelping children who have been affected by floods – information for parents and caregivers.
Flood Support6Preparing for floodsHelping children who have been affected by floods – information for parents and caregivers.
Flood Support7Recovery from floodsHelping children who have been affected by floods – information for parents and caregivers.
Flood Support8Information for parentsInformation for family and friends supporting young people affected by a natural disaster
Flood Support9Mental Health services and support helplinesInformation for family and friends supporting young people affected by a natural disaster
Grief & Loss1Grief AustraliaInformation to help parents, caregivers, relatives and teachers to understand and support adolescents to navigate their grief experience
Grief & Loss2My Grief AppMyGrief app provides support to grieving people and those who support them
Grief & Loss3Health DirectHelpful information for helping people understand grief
Grief & Loss4HeadspaceHelpful information for understanding grief and loss for family and friends
Grief & Loss5Kids HelplinePractical information for supporting children
Legal1Legal MattersA handbook for young people.
Mental Health1AnxietyFact sheets for teachers,  parents, kids and teens.
Mental Health2Aussie OptimismProvides teachers, practitioners and parents with practical strategies and resources for developing children’s social competence, self-management, and positive thinking in every day life, during times of stress, and across transitions, like the move to high school. The programs are developmentally appropriate for children in middle and upper primary, and lower secondary school.
Mental Health3Beyond BlueResources and Information Sheets. Very suitable for men.
Mental Health4Mood GymA free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
Mental Health5Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP)A universal program which aims to build resilience to depression in pre-teenagers and younger adolescents.
Mental Health6Rock & WaterRock and Water offers teachers a new way to interact with boys through physical-social teaching (though the program can also be taught to girls). Physical exercises are constantly linked with mental and social skills.
Mental Health7Work/Life BalanceVideos that assist teachers with their work/life balance.
Mental Health8ResourcesEmerging Minds provides resources including fact sheets, podcasts, toolkits, videos, short articles, webinars, practice papers, research papers, apps, policies and frameworks.
Mental Health9Services and HelplinesNational mental health services and support helplines for learning communities.
Mental Health10Program DirectoryThe Programs Directory is a searchable database of mental health and wellbeing programs for learning communities. It is designed to help educators choose programs to implement in their learning community.
Mental Health11Educator WellbeingEducator Wellbeing – wellbeing guide, plus fact sheets, planning tools, event recordings and videos designed to help individuals and learning communities build and maintain educator wellbeing.
Natural Disasters1Responding to natural disastersSupport for early learning services and schools affected by a natural disaster or other traumatic event in the community.
Parenting1The Fathering ProjectPrograms that encourage fathers to participate in school activities, meetings and events.
Parenting2Family ManA research-backed online parenting program designed with dads in mind. Fun, free, fast and interactive.
Parenting3Raising ChildrenProvides ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts.
Parenting4Cool Kids Anxiety ProgramA structured 10 session program run over a minimum of 10 weeks that teaches children (ages 7-17 years) and their parents how to better manage a child’s anxiety.
Parenting5Ideas for all families to assist with their child’s development.
Professional Organisations1Australian Association of Special EducatorsUseful information for Special Education Teachers. Excellent annual conference.
Professional Organisations2 Australian Council For Educational LeadersPublishes ‘The Australian Educational Leader’, provides on line forums and excellent conferences.
Professional Organisations3School Counselling and Psychology Association NSWA professional association for psychologists and counsellors working in schools or educational settings with children and adolescents. Webinars for PD, peer supervision, newsletters, workshops and professional advocacy.
Professional Organisations4Australian Professional Organisations for TeachersLinks to many professional organisations, different Australian education systems and free resources for teachers, special educators and school executive.
Psychological1Brief TherapyThe Brief Therapy Institute provides training in Solutions Focus. This is very suitable for people providing counselling and suport in schools.
Psychological2Choice Theory and Reality TherapyReality Therapy is a counselling process that assists client to take more effective control of their lives. Excellent training.
Suicide Response1Suicide PreventionSuicide is the leading cause of death among young people, but it’s preventable, and identifying changes in your students is important.
Suicide Response2Suicide ResponseA coordinated and informed response can help schools address student and staff needs following a suicide, providing support, aiding recovery, and reducing the risk of more suicides.