RESOURCES

Empowering parents with the right knowledge and resources is crucial for making informed decisions that prioritise their children's best interests. Understanding conflict management and effective communication strategies can significantly improve family dynamics, especially during times of separation. When parents have access to information about developing parenting plans and negotiating agreements, they are better equipped to navigate challenges outside of the courtroom. Early intervention and prevention of conflict escalation are key to safeguarding families, and the wider community from major issues. By providing parents with the tools and learning opportunities they need, they can confidently make choices that lead to positive outcomes for their children's future.

Children

• Children •

TOOLKIT

Free Resilient Kids Toolkit guide with essential and practical information to support you and your family.

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ONLINE SUPPORT

Online support for kids aged 5-12 years.

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ONLINE COMMUNITY

Supported by Kids Helpline counsellors, My Circle lets you talk to other young people going through challenges ✨just like you✨.

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SUPPORT

Headspace offers support for 12-25yo to be mentally healthy in their community.

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ONLINE SUPPORT

Online support for teens 13-17yo.

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PEER SUPPORT

Anonymous and confidential, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can openly express themselves and get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives.

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CHILD ADJUSTMENT

Separation or divorce usually means big changes for family life. Your child might feel upset and sad when these changes happen. It’s OK for your child to feel this way.

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FOR THE KIDS

“Because it’s for the kids” is a resource for separated parents about the effect of parental conflict on children’s development.

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CODIT PROFILE

Charting overnight decisions for infants and toddlers is a simple way to consider key questions that help with decision making about overnight care.

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TOMS GAME

Tom takes us through the breakdown of his parents marriage.

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Mums

• Dads

• Mums • Dads •

KIDS PERSPECTIVES

SPLIT gives us the children's perspective on divorce... no adults, no experts.

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LEGAL INFO

Legal information about family separation, going into care, domestic violence, the police, and legal problems in day-to-day life.

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SUPPORT GROUP

MIDs (or 'Mums in Distress') is a national support service for separated mums doing it tough. Support is free, confidential, female friendly and non judgemental.

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TWO HOMES

Two homes after separation or divorce: helping children and teenagers adjust.

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FAMILY LAW

Information about the family law courts for children and young people.

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BOOKLET

What happens for children when their parents separate? What happens to children at different ages when parents separate?

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PARENTAL CONFLICT

When you’re co-parenting, conflict between you and your child’s other parent – and how you deal with it – is one of the key things that can affect your child’s wellbeing.

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SUPPORT GROUP

DIDs (or 'Dads in Distress') is a free national support for separated dads in Australia.

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GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT

GIDs (or 'Grandparents in Distress') is a national support service for grandparents doing it tough in relation to family breakdown; their own or their children's relationships.

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PARENT SUPPORT

Parenting can be a tough job but also really rewarding. Talking to a Parentline counsellor can help you navigate difficult parenting dilemmas.

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PARENT COMMUNITY

My Circle for Parents is a free, safe and confidential online community for parents, carers and supporters of kids, teens and young adults.

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