Did you know we have a directory of key organisations and resources for practitioners and service providers working with families and children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds? Check it out here. #CALD #ChildandFamilyServices aifs.gov.au/resources/reso…

It’s not always easy to know how to handle tantrums and meltdowns. Triple P positive parenting program provides free online courses that can help build the confidence of parents and carers. Learn more about which course is right for you: bit.ly/3WSh5Ov

Reading is a critical skill for school and life beyond it. When it comes to reading, girls typically do better than boys. Here are ten ways to help the boys in your care read for enjoyment, not just for school. bit.ly/3qwanBs

“Without us, where would the kids go?” As well as raising 5 kids of their own and juggling shift work, Debbie and Steve have fostered for 21 years and say it’s about opening up your heart and your lives to children and doing the best you can do. bit.ly/40JsD8c

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have brains that work differently from the brains of children without ADHD. These differences mean that children with ADHD have particular difficulties and strengths. Learn more: bit.ly/3CLSPEj

Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) is a study following the development of 10,000 young people & their families. This webinar shares insights for child and family services and practitioners bit.ly/3XrVw7E

LGBTIQ+ Queenslanders are invited to have their say about leading a safe, supported and equal life. Survey answers will help shape strengthened outcomes for LGBTIQ+ communities. Have your say at bit.ly/3CJVyhR

At 4-5 years, children express many emotions, make new friends and play make-believe games. Preschoolers also enjoy numbers, tall stories and physical activity. Learn more about what to expect from your preschooler bit.ly/3ruTeJ4

Turning 18 and leaving care? You’re not on your own. Find out about the extra support available to help you. bit.ly/3rB6z2H

As a practitioner, you may see children who have either been experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour, and wonder about the best ways to support their mental health. This article explains childhood bullying and its effects on mental health. bit.ly/3n1hBwd

If your family is going through tough times, contact Family and Child Connect for free, unlimited and confidential advice like Jodie did. 📞 13 FAMILY (13 32 64) 🌐 familychildconnect.org.au

Children need to learn friendship skills. As children play with others, they build skills to help them with friendships. Sometimes you might need to help preschoolers sort out friendship difficulties. Raising Children has some great tips: bit.ly/43Dzv7q

Young children will often need help calming down from strong emotions. This article by @RCN_AUS has some great tips that can help you and your family with this at home: bit.ly/44hlnBe

Family Wellbeing Services have helped more than 28,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families improve their social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, and help them to safely care for and protect their children. 📞 1300 117 095 🌐 familywellbeingqld.org.au

Happy Multicultural Queensland Month! Let's celebrate our diversity and cherish the connections that make us stronger together: qld.gov.au/multiculturalm… 🎉🌍❤️ #MQM23 #MulticulturalQueensland #diversity #inclusion

The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) is running FREE workshops across Queensland for people who work with children and young people to further strengthen our child protection sector. Find out more and book your place: napcan.org.au

Protecting children is everybody’s business. 3-9 September is Qld Child Protection Week – visit childprotectionweek.org.au to learn more and find an event near you. #QCPW

Could you recognise child abuse? Learning to recognise the signs is one way you can help protect our most vulnerable Queenslanders during Queensland Child Protection Week and beyond bit.ly/2kYwRdd

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2023 Child Protection Week Awards! childprotectionweek.org,au/awards #QCPW

We want to hear from Qld children and young people about their life in care by doing our My life in care survey. They’ll get a gift card as a thank you for completing the survey. Go to cyjma.qld.gov.au/my-life-in-car…