Physical activity is critical for children's quality of life
This research examined the relationship between children’s 24-hour time use and their health-related quality of life.
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Guide to Thrive – tools to support Year 6-7 transition
Guide to Thrive is a series of online resources designed for teachers and families of Year 6 and 7 students, to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and optimism to thrive in secondary school and beyond.
Find videos, flyers and resources to help you guide your young person through the transition to secondary school.
Resources
Information and advice from around the web
Creating resilient kids together
This family information sheet outlines the skills children need to become resilient.
Packing healthy lunches for children
This resource helps parents pack healthy lunches for children
Raising healthy minds app
Afree app for parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years. Filled with tips and practical ideas to help families raise confident, resilient kids.
beyondblue
Find information about depression and anxiety and how to support those affected.
Getting help for someone infographic
A simple diagram of how to support a friend who may have an eating disorder.
Teens: about mental health
Information for parents about the mental health and wellbeing of teens.
Raising Learners podcast
Help your child learn and thrive at school and at home. Each podcast features experts sharing practical advice and ideas.
To have and to have not report (parents)
This recent report examines how well Australian children are across five key areas of wellbeing.
DARTA: Tips for Parents of Primary Children
Parents can find tips for promoting healthy attitudes towards alcohol for their children.
Alcohol and other drugs: discussions at home
Listen to parents and teenagers talking about family rules on alcohol.
Alcohol and Other Drugs in Adolescence
Parents can access a range of support to talk about alcohol and other drugs with their children, offered by the Raising Children Network.
Can we talk about alcohol and drugs - Parents
Parents can find tips for talking about drugs and alcohol with their children in this expert-reviewed video.
Talking to children about natural disasters, traumatic events, or worries about the future
This video introduces ways for parents and carers to manage media coverage of traumatic events, and talk to their children about their worries and fears.
Understanding school-age sleep
Find information and practical support to help your child's sleep and enhance their wellbeing.
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Teaching your children about good nutrition
Find tips for teaching your children about healthy food choices.
Mental health advice for parents
Parents can find advice to help reduce their child's risk of depression and anxiety.
Myths about eating disorders
A video that busts myths about eating disorders.
Eat well, get active
Find information for kids and parents about healthy lifestyles, focusing on healthy eating and physical activity.
Nutrition facts and myths for teenagers
Explore facts and challenge myths about issues related to food and nutrition.