Tips to help families cope during lockdowns
Video recording of a University of Melbourne webinar on 30 August 2021 with a panel of psychologists, health experts and families. Here are some key
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This section has resources to help you through times of COVID-19 restrictions, including lockdowns and home learning.
A good place to start is our Reliable Information page, with lots of links to authoritative health and education websites – don’t rely on ‘word-of-mouth’, get your information from a reliable source.
Watch our News & Views page and the Victorian Coronavirus website for updates about current restrictions.
Video recording of a University of Melbourne webinar on 30 August 2021 with a panel of psychologists, health experts and families. Here are some key
“With school resuming in most states after weeks of lockdown, many kids will be busting to see their friends and get out of the house.
Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has published another of his useful guides for parents on how support their children through the ‘trial, turbulence and transition’ of
“All adults are doing heroic efforts to buffer their children and students. I see a lot of anxiety about how children are coping and worry
Here’s some advice for parents we provided for a Sunday Herald-Sun article that was published on 24 May 2020, as students returned to on-site schooling after
In response to COVID-19, YarraMe School has established a Help Desk for parents and carers to assist in supporting primary-school children with complex needs who are learning from
The Education Department has a special web page for parents of children with additional needs. The advice includes: Working with your child’s school Time management
“Times of change and uncertainty unsettle even the most confident students. With very little notice and not much chance to plan, we’re all catapulted into
Learning from home is a new adventure for lots of educators and learners. Our friends at the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) say that student
ReachOut has a big range of helpful resources for students, parents and teachers coming to terms with remote learning. Go to the ReachOut homepage. A
Video recording of a University of Melbourne webinar on 30 August 2021 with a panel of psychologists, health experts and families. Here are some key points we gathered from the webinar: It’s important for the
“With school resuming in most states after weeks of lockdown, many kids will be busting to see their friends and get out of the house. But for some, the thought of returning to the classroom
Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has published another of his useful guides for parents on how support their children through the ‘trial, turbulence and transition’ of the COVID-19 crisis. This time Andrew focuses on the return
“All adults are doing heroic efforts to buffer their children and students. I see a lot of anxiety about how children are coping and worry over the potential long term consequences of this academic disruption.
Here’s some advice for parents we provided for a Sunday Herald-Sun article that was published on 24 May 2020, as students returned to on-site schooling after the first lockdown. PV suggested tips include: Schools allowing children
In response to COVID-19, YarraMe School has established a Help Desk for parents and carers to assist in supporting primary-school children with complex needs who are learning from home. YarraMe’s Parent Help Desk can assist with: understanding your
The Education Department has a special web page for parents of children with additional needs. The advice includes: Working with your child’s school Time management Information and support for specific disabilities See the Additonal
“Times of change and uncertainty unsettle even the most confident students. With very little notice and not much chance to plan, we’re all catapulted into a new world. But with crises, come opportunities…” Clinical psychologist
Learning from home is a new adventure for lots of educators and learners. Our friends at the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) say that student voice is more important than ever as we work together
ReachOut has a big range of helpful resources for students, parents and teachers coming to terms with remote learning. Go to the ReachOut homepage. A few examples: Apps to help you study at home Self-care,
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