Resources

Welcome to our Resources page. Here, you'll find a variety of information to help support you, a friend or family member. Explore the sections below to find evidence based advice, practical tips, and community support.

Parenting - Free online programs

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Supporting parents and children through separation or divorce

Separation or divorce can be a challenging time for parents and children and we would like to highlight resources that can help families feel more confident in their parenting skills during this significant family change. Family Transitions Triple P Online provides practical, proven strategies to help create a stable, reassuring environment, manage emotions, reduce stress and co-parent more effectively. Developed by the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, this online program goes beyond coping skills, and helps families evolve in their new dynamic.

Do it online, anytime – and it’s free. Learn more at: triplep-parenting.net.au

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Stronger relationships now and in the future

Stay calm under pressure and strengthen your relationship. Get behaviour support to fix issues before they become real problems, and positively influence your child’s skills and development.

For parents and carers with children under 12 years old. Do it online, anytime - and it’s free. Learn more at Triple P Online

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Build a positive foundation for your baby and you

Understand what you can do to promote your baby’s development, build a stronger bond, and support their emotional and physical health.

For new and expecting parents and carers. Do it online, anytime - and it’s free. Learn more at Triple P Online for Baby

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Build resilience in children and help them manage anxiety

Help your child manage anxiety and become more emotionally resilient. Do it online, anytime - and it’s free. Learn more at Fear-Less Triple P Online

The Top Blokes Foundation is an Australian non-government organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of young men aged 10-24. It focuses on mentoring programs that promote mental well-being, social education, and healthy masculinities. The foundation aims to empower young males by providing tailored, evidence-based programs that address community-specific needs and foster emotional resilience. Through these initiatives, the Top Blokes Foundation seeks to reshape the future of masculinities and break down stereotypes.

More information: Top Blokes Foundation - Young male mentoring programs

https://www.topblokes.org.au/2025/04/17/reece-chats-all-things-top-blokes/

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Brain-Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers, Children & Youth

A page from a guide titled '6 Games to Play with Babies (6 months)' featuring four images of babies and caregivers playing together, with descriptions of Peekaboo, Trot Track to Boston, and Pat-a-Cake games.
Text about 5 games for babies 9 months and older, featuring activities like 'Dicky Dean' and 'Baby Sea, Baby Do!'. Includes images of a baby playing and engaging with caregivers.
A mother engaging her toddler in play on a couch, with the toddler reaching out and the mother smiling, indoors in a cozy living room.
Photo of children playing and learning, engaging in educational and fun activities.
Informational guide about 6 educational games for toddlers to enhance brain development through play, featuring sections on 'Active Songs' and 'Initiation Game' with childcare tips and images of happy children playing.
Cover of a guide titled "Brain-Building Through Play: 5 Games & Activities for Children (4-7 years)." The page describes children's developmental benefits from play, including activities such as Freeze Dance and Simon Says, which help children with coordination, listening skills, and following instructions.
A parents and children engaging in different playful activities, with text explaining the benefits of play for kids aged 8-12, including puzzles, memory games, sports, and strategy games.
Text about five playful activities for children, including 'Get Moving,' 'Enjoy Music,' and 'Be Dramatic,' with descriptions of each activity designed to promote engagement, creativity, and learning through play.
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A science-based understanding of adolescent development

More information STEPS for Youth | Center for the Developing Adolescent

Scroll down to Resource Library and click onto Fact Sheets

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8 Informative Fact Sheets:

Three informational fact sheets from the STEPS project are shown. They discuss adolescent development, key needs of adolescents, and pathways to gaining respect, including topics like education, mental health, and community engagement.
Three infographic fact sheets on supporting adolescent development and well-being. The first discusses the importance of supportive relationships with adults, the second covers adolescent need for supportive environments to develop values and identity, and the third explains how contributing to others supports adolescent well-being.
Two fact sheets on adolescent brain development and emotional decision-making. The first titled 'Real-World Practice Helps Adolescents Learn to Make Reasoned Decisions and Manage Emotions', and the second titled 'The Connecting Adolescent Brain'. Both include sections about research, education, mental health, and building connections during adolescence.

Helpful Apps

The Hopeful

The Hopeful is a daily-use self-care app created by To Write Love on Her Arms, which features encouragement, journaling, and mood tracking. Explore and reflect on how you’re feeling and what you’re facing through journaling with unique writing prompts, recording your emotions, and receiving encouragement and inspirational quotes that you can share on social media. The app also features curated blog posts and podcast episodes by TWLOHA, which cover a variety of mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, addiction, living with diagnoses, healing trauma, and more.

Download link:

The Hopeful | Daily Self-Care on the App Store

The Hopeful: Moods & Journal - Apps on Google Play

Pause

What is PAUSE? ∙ A new digital approach to ancient meditation practices ∙ An interactive tool to quickly regain focus and release stress ∙ Scientifically tested and validated with EEG-technology.

Download link: Pause: daily mindfulness on the App Store

Chill Panda

Chill Panda helps children better understand their stress and shows them ways to feel better using breathing techniques, yoga, exercise and calming games

Download link: Chill Panda: Calm Play Today - Apps on Google Play

PTSD & Wellbeing

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Four app icons labeled PTSD Coach, PTSD Family Coach, Beyond MST, and Mindfulness Coach.
Icons representing apps or programs: Safety Plan, Pain Coach, WellWithin Coach, and Insomnia Coach.

Download any of the above apps from website: Mobile Apps - PTSD: National Center for PTSD

myCompass

myCompass offers 14 online learning activities that deliver evidence-based psychological techniques.

myCompass mood tracking features allows you to track your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in four areas – depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep. In addition, it provides graphical feedback to help you better recognise the patterns and triggers that impact your mental health, both positively and negatively.

For more information: myCompass online self-help program - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health

BITE BACK

Bite Back is Black Dog Institute’s FREE, self-guided online wellbeing and resilience program for young people aged 13 - 16 years old. Evidence shows that using Bite Back can decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety and increase wellbeing.

For more information: BITE BACK

To Register: BITE BACK

REACH OUT text with a purple speech bubble icon

For young people aged 16 - 25 years old

Text saying "When life doesn’t go as planned" with a purple heart icon, and smaller text that reads "A safe place to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better."
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For more information: Home - ReachOut Parents

Online safety | eSafety Commissioner

Great information for parents to help keep their children safe online. Age appropriate information for young people and children to learn online safety.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/

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