Relationships Australia SA

How Let’s Connect Helps You Understand Your Child’s Behaviour

Liam Jenkins — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:17:01 +0000

The Let’s Connect Game is a free online tool developed by Relationships Australia SA to help parents and carers practise responding to everyday parenting moments with connection and care. It presents realistic scenarios where a child’s behaviour is communicating something, and invites you to slow down, tune in, and consider how you want to respond.

Below is a closer look at how the game works and why understanding what’s behind your child’s behaviour can strengthen your relationship with them.

What is your childs' behaviour telling you?

Your child just used your credit card to buy something online. Or they’re refusing to brush their teeth, again. In that moment, how do you respond?

Most parents and carers know these situations well. They happen fast, they’re stressful, and it’s easy to react before you’ve had time to think. But what if you had a chance to slow down, consider what your child might be feeling, and explore how to stay connected in those moments?

A free tool built for real parenting moments

The Let’s Connect Game is a free, mobile-friendly online game developed by the Children and Parenting Support team at Relationships Australia SA. It’s quick to play, works on any device, and doesn’t require a sign-up or download.

The game presents you with a series of realistic scenarios, each featuring a child whose behaviour is communicating something.

Rather than testing you for the ‘right’ answer, it’s a chance to pause, tune in to what your child might need, and think about how you want to show up in that moment.

How does it work?

The choices you make are categorised across three areas: how well you identified and responded to your child’s emotional needs, how well you looked after your own wellbeing, and how effectively you nurtured your bond with your child.

Some scenarios will be timed, reflecting the split-second decisions parents often face.

Why behaviour is communication

Children don’t always have the words to tell us what they’re feeling. Instead, they show us through their behaviour. A child who is defiant at morning routines might be feeling anxious about the day ahead. A child who takes something without asking might be testing boundaries as a way of seeking connection or attention.

When we can pause and consider what’s behind the behaviour, rather than reacting to it, we’re better placed to respond in a way that builds trust and emotional safety. The game offers a space to notice the emotional need behind the action, to practice regulating your own response, and strengthen your connection with your child.

A tool for professionals too

The Let’s Connect Game was originally developed as a conversation starter. Counsellors, social workers, family support workers and other professionals can use it as a practical, low-barrier entry point for discussions with parents and carers about emotional connection, parenting under pressure, and understanding children’s needs.

Try it yourself

Whether you’re a parent looking for a way to explore how you connect with your child in difficult moments, or a professional looking for a practical tool to use in your work with families, the Let’s Connect Game is free and works on any device.

▶ Play the Let’s Connect Game here

Need extra support?

Relationships Australia SA offers counselling and support for families, children and young people. Call 1300 364 277 to talk to a Family Advisor about the right service for you.

Kids Helpline provides free counselling for young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au.

Parentline offers confidential phone support for parents and carers. Call 1300 364 100.

Service Acknowledgment

Children and Parenting Support is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

The Let’s Connect Game was developed by the Children and Parenting Support team at Relationships Australia SA. Children and Parenting Support provides a range of programs to help parents and carers build stronger connections with their children, including counselling, group programs, and practical resources.

Respectful Relationships: A Conversation Starter for Families

Abby Bowden — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:13:35 +0000

Our Together4Kids conversation starter resource is designed to help families pause, check in, and learn together what respectful relationships look, sound, and feel like in everyday life.

This one‑page resource supports meaningful conversations between parents, carers, and children, encouraging everyone to reflect on their own behaviours while helping adults role model the values and actions that support children’s healthy social and emotional development.

Below is a deeper look at each part of the resource to help families use it with confidence and purpose.

What Respectful Relationships Look Like

Caring for Others

Caring for others means noticing how people around us are feeling and responding with empathy and kindness. In everyday family life, this can look like:

Offering help when someone is struggling

Checking in when a family member seems upset or withdrawn

Showing patience during stressful or busy moments

Children learn caring behaviours by watching how adults respond to others, especially during challenging situations.

Accepting Difference

Respectful relationships recognise and value that everyone is different. Accepting difference involves:

Respecting different opinions, cultures, abilities, and identities

Allowing children to express who they are without judgement

Talking openly about differences in a calm and supportive way

When families model acceptance, children learn that differences are normal and something to be respected, not feared.

Connection

Connection is about feeling close, supported, and valued within relationships. This can look like:

Spending quality time together, even in small moments

Being emotionally present during conversations

Showing interest in each other’s experiences and feelings

Strong connections help children feel secure and supported as they grow.

What Respectful Relationships Sound Like

Kind Words

The language we use matters. Kind words help build trust and emotional safety. This includes:

Speaking calmly, even when emotions are high

Using words that encourage rather than criticise

Modelling respectful communication during disagreements

Children often mirror the way adults speak, making kind language a powerful teaching tool.

Forgiving Mistakes

Mistakes are part of learning and growing. Forgiveness in families means:

Acknowledging mistakes without shame

Taking responsibility and offering genuine apologies

Allowing space to repair relationships after conflict

This helps children learn resilience and accountability, rather than fear of getting things wrong.

Resolving Problems

Respectful problem‑solving shows children how to manage conflict safely. This can involve:

Listening to each other’s perspectives

Finding solutions together

Avoiding blame, yelling, or threats

These skills support children to navigate relationships beyond the family, including school and friendships.

What Respectful Relationships Feel Like

Being Heard

Feeling heard means knowing that thoughts and feelings matter. Families can support this by:

Listening without interrupting

Validating children’s emotions, even when limits are needed

Encouraging children to express themselves safely

Having Choices

Offering age‑appropriate choices supports independence and confidence. This may include:

Letting children make small decisions where possible

Explaining boundaries clearly and respectfully

Involving children in problem‑solving

Feeling Safe

Safety is the foundation of respectful relationships. Feeling safe includes:

Emotional safety, where feelings are not dismissed or ridiculed

Physical safety, free from fear or harm

Predictable routines and clear expectations

Respectful Touch

Respectful touch means understanding boundaries and consent. This involves:

Asking before physical contact

Respecting when someone says no

Teaching children that their bodies belong to them

These conversations help children develop lifelong understanding of consent and personal boundaries.

Using This Resource

You can download the PDF of this resource here.

This conversation starter is designed to be used by families in a way that feels right for them. You might choose to:

Talk through one section at a time

Use it during everyday moments, such as mealtimes or car rides

Revisit it as children grow and family situations change

There are no right or wrong answers – the goal is to encourage open, respectful conversations and learning together.

Relationships Australia SA offers a range of support services for families and parents. For more resources for children and parents visit Together 4 Kids. For local support services visit  Adults Supporting Kids (ASK). Visit Crisis Help + Support to find other trusted organisations that offer support for adults, children, and families. 

Service Acknowledgment

The Child Focused Support Service (Together4Kids) is provided by Relationships Australia SA and funded by the Government of South Australia, Department of Human Services, Housing Authority.

If you feel like you need extra support Relationships Australia SA also offers a range of services for families and children and youth that can help. Together4Kids provides therapeutic support to children aged 0–12 to help them: overcome trauma, strengthen children’s ability to deal with difficult feelings and reactions, and adjust to family changes and disruptions. Get in touch with us today.

Share the Care: Creating a Child-Focused Parenting Plan During Separation

Maya Aguilar — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:18:32 +0000

Separation can be one of the most challenging times for children and parents alike. The changes in family living arrangements often disrupt routines, attachments and a sense of stability for children.

The booklet Share the Care: Parenting Plan – Collaborative Parenting Apart is a practical, accessible guide for separating parents navigating these challenges.

It offers a roadmap to build a customised written plan for how children will be supported, cared for and connected – now and as their lives evolve.

What's Inside

Share the Care is comprehensive yet practical.

Key topics include:

About parenting plans: Explains what a parenting plan is, what it is not, and how it differs from a legally enforceable order.
Communication: Offers guidance on how separated parents can establish respectful communication channels (phone, text, email), agree on shared values/culture, and avoid putting children in the middle.
Living arrangements: Helps parents think through how children will spend time with each parent, how transitions between households can be gentler, and how to handle special days/holidays.
Finances: Highlights how often the financial issue is a source of conflict and sets out checklists and tips for managing everyday costs, child support and unforeseen expenses.
Education: Covers how schooling, extracurricular activities and changing schools can be managed collaboratively — while keeping children’s best interests at heart.
Emergency contacts / health and wellbeing records: Supports parents to maintain a shared reference of key contacts, medical details, and wellbeing information so both homes can be equipped.
Useful resources: A curated list of national support services (e.g. for family violence, legal advice and child support) so parents know where to turn if things become difficult.

Take Action

If you’re navigating separation, working through how to manage care arrangements for children, or looking for a clear and structured way to talk about the future:

Download Share the Care and make a start.
Use it alongside other resources on RASA’s Knowledge Hub.
Reach out to RASA’s Family Dispute Resolution service if you’d like help turning the plan into action or mediating differences.

Creating a thoughtful parenting plan is more than ticking boxes—it’s about laying a foundation for children’s safety, wellbeing and connection in a new chapter of family life.

With thoughtful planning, respectful communication and a focus on what the children need, families can work together to reduce stress and raise the possibility of a smoother transition.

Acknowledgement

Share the Care: Parenting Plan – Collaborative Parenting Apart was authored by the RA National Family Dispute Resolution Network.

If you feel like you need extra support, Relationships Australia SA offers a range of services for couples, families and children and youth that can help.

Get in touch with us today.

South Australia’s Donor Conception Laws Explained

Maya Aguilar — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:58 +0000

What is the Donor Conception Register (DCR)?

The DCR is a central record of South Australian donor conception treatment information, including historical information from the 1970s up to the current day.

It is the first register of its kind in Australia and includes donor names, genetic history, and people conceived from donations.

Adults connected to a South Australian donor conception can register to access their records.

Recent changes to the law

On 26 February 2025, South Australia changed its laws to give people conceived before September 2004 access to donor information that was previously unavailable. This means that donor anonymity was removed.

What this means

Donor-conceived people can register to access their information within an online archive that is updated in real-time.
The identities of people who donated under anonymity can now be accessed by connected donor-conceived people.

The changes were made after consultation with the South Australian donor conception community to support the health and wellbeing of donor-conceived people.

How these changes may affect you

Prior to 1988 there was no legal requirement for doctors and assisted reproductive treatment clinics to keep records about donor conception treatments. Donors were guaranteed lifelong anonymity and parents were often advised not to tell their child the truth about their conception.

If you were a donor or donor-conceived before September 2004, you may:

Have only recently discovered you are donor-conceived
Feel unsure about how to contact a DCR connection
Be exploring your genetic heritage for the first time
Feel concerned about your privacy or missing information
Need support to have sensitive conversations with loved ones
Be experiencing feelings of uncertainty if you donated on the condition of anonymity

No matter your situation, it’s important to know support is available.

The DCR Support Service

The DCR Support Service at Relationships Australia SA offers free, confidential support for donors, donor-conceived people, and their families.

We provide a range of support including:

Counselling
Assistance accessing and understanding information found on the DCR
Further checks and search work where there are gaps in records available on the DCR
Support managing contact with a DCR connection
Support for having sensitive conversations with others
Information on your rights and responsibilities

You can find more information by visiting:

The Together4Kids Book Club Project

Abby Bowden — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:54:22 +0000

The Book Club Storybook - The Kids Who Have Been Through This

Stories from children who have experienced homelessness and domestic violence

About the Book Club Project

The Together 4 Kids (T4K) Book Club Project brought together children and parents of toddlers and babies who are former T4K clients, to write and illustrate a children’s story, drawing on their experiences of homelessness and domestic violence.

The project was developed in response to the announcement of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence in South Australia, to give children a voice that can be heard by decision makers, and to give hope to other children going through similar experiences.

About the Process

The children and families attended a series of workshops designed by T4K practitioners that were focused on building relationships and the power of storytelling.

At the workshops, they explored themes of place, emotions, relationships and safety using native Australian animals as their characters and developing stories using art and craft, role play and nature play.

The Book Club authors worked together to make decisions about the story lines, characters, and illustrations, using problem solving skills and teamwork and building on each other’s ideas.

We engaged specialist children’s education organisation, Kids Thrive, to help develop the children’s messages for change in story book form. This resulted in the wonderful eagle poems, and the use of an illustrator for the story Mumma Roo to bring to life the toddler experience.

The stories and illustrations were then brought together to create The Kids Who Have Been Through This, stories from children who have experienced homelessness and domestic violence.

The Book Launch

The Kids Who Have Been Through This was launched on 18 June 2025 at a special ceremony in the playground at Relationships Australia SA’s Hindmarsh site.

At the event, the young authors shared their stories in front of decision makers in government, and other dignitaries and representatives from the domestic and family violence sector – ensuring their voices were not only heard but recognised as powerful calls for change.

They hope their stories will help other children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence to know they’re not alone.

Acknowledgements

The Book Club project was delivered by Together4Kids and funded by the South Australian Government Department of Human Services.

Kids Thrive, arts and community development organisation.

Jake Holmes, Illustrator of Mumma Roo.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Leadership for their cultural guidance and authority in relation to the process and the launch ceremony.

The children and families who took part in Together 4 Kids Book Club and shared their stories.

How to get support

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Tips for parents in temporary accommodation in a Motel

Abby Bowden — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:54:41 +0000

Living in temporary accommodation, whether in a motel or temporary housing, brings unique challenges for families experiencing homelessness. It disrupts normal family routines and lifestyles and there is less space and privacy.

Here are some tips to help you during your stay in temporary accommodation. We hope it helps you to better understand how and why your child may be behaving differently.

Routines are important

While it may not be possible straight away, returning to familiar routines offers comfort and safety to your children. Watching a favourite TV show, enjoying preferred foods, or visiting familiar places can provide comfort and safety.

As space is limited, establish a ‘wind down’ routine with an activity like reading, drawing, or doing puzzles together to indicate when it is a bedtime.

Take care of yourself

Give yourself some time to process what your family is going through. Allowing yourself enough time to process what you are going through will make it easier to help your children make sense of their own complex feelings.

Help your children make sense of what is happening

Children may feel curious or concerned about the life changes. Reassure them that these changes are temporary and encourage them to express their worries.

Let your kids know you’re there for them, providing both physical and emotional support. Create a safe space for them within the accommodation, through your reassurances, familiar toys, sticking to familiar activities and routines where possible.

Some children may believe they caused family changes. It’s important to let them know it’s not their fault, and that you are there to support them.

What you may see from children living in temporary accommodation

Age regression

Children might revert to old habits like thumb sucking, wetting pants, talking differently, or wanting to be with their parents all the time, due to big changes. These are common reactions. Respond calmly and kindly; your child may feel shy or worried sharing these behaviours.

Sleep disruption and feeling sick

Children may struggle with sleep, have stomach aches or headaches, especially if they’re too young to express feelings. To help, read stories, play music, cuddle, and offer comfort foods. They may need kind words and hugs for reassurance.

Big behaviours

During significant changes, children may display intense feelings and behaviours. These could manifest as anger and outbursts due to worries and confusion.

Stay calm when your child has strong emotions. Acknowledge their feelings and reassure them of your support and love to enhance their sense of safety.

When your child has strong feelings, they might not express their needs clearly. Check in with them later to ask how you can help next time any strong feelings arise.

Suggestion activities that can help calm the feelings. Include activities like deep breaths, a comforting toy, sensory toys such as play-dough or a stress ball, or activities like pushing against a sturdy wall to release tension. Model calm responses and practice your strategies as this will help support your child to manage their emotions.

Withdrawing

Some children won’t express their feelings verbally or physically; they may be quiet, sleep more, present with stomach aches, or seem zoned out.

Getting active can be useful for children who are withdrawn; take a walk or spend time outdoors. Provide shared activities like drawing or writing or reading with them to help them express feelings if words are challenging.

It is important to remember...

Every child is different. Children react uniquely to events, even if they share the same experiences. Some may become quieter or withdrawn, while others may act out.

Regularly check in with your children and reassure them that they can come to you for support.

How to get support

Service Acknowledgment

The Child Focused Support Service (Together4Kids) is provided by Relationships Australia SA and funded by the Government of South Australia, Department of Human Services, Housing Authority.

You are not alone: Multicultural support for gambling harm in South Australia

Abby Bowden — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:21:50 +0000

South Australia has a vibrant, multicultural community. Each year we welcome thousands of new migrants to our state. However, if you have moved from overseas, it can be challenging to transition to a new culture.

Gambling harm is one of the most common challenges – especially when you don’t speak English well, which makes it hard to know where and how to get help.

Many people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background are more likely to experience the effects of gambling harm, which include:

homelessness
debt and financial strain
family and relationship breakdown.

How do I know if I need help?

It can be hard to know if your gambling has crossed the line from being a fun activity, to being a problem in your life. Recognising the signs will help you understand your gambling and decide if you need to seek outside help.

What are the signs of gambling harm in someone else?

Do you have a friend or family member who might be experiencing gambling harm? If you’re not sure, think about the following signs, which could indicate a problem with gambling:

Are they spending more and more time gambling?
Are they hiding their gambling?
Do they always seem to have no money?
Do they borrow money to gamble?
Are bills going unpaid?
Is gambling affecting their work?
Are they being secretive about money, financial records or absences?

If someone else’s gambling is hurting you, we can support you. We can also provide guidance about how to help them, even if they are not ready.

What can communities do?

Communities can play a significant role in reducing gambling harm and supporting recovery. Here are some ideas:

Try to avoid shaming or isolating anyone who is experiencing gambling harm. This can make the situation worse. With commitment and collective effort, communities can learn to be non-judgmental and develop empathy for the people affected.

If you are a leader in the community, make it your responsibility to improve the community’s knowledge about gambling and problematic gambling, challenge negative attitudes and encourage people to seek help.
Create community ambassadors who are ready to speak about their own experiences with gambling harm. This will help reduce stigma and shame in others, and encourage them to seek help early on.
Create material resources such as pamphlets or videos in your own community language. The more information available to your community, the better.

If you are a concerned member of any of the diverse communities in South Australia and you need support on anything discussed in this article, please contact PEACE Multicultural Services on (08) 8245 8100 or visit the website www.askpeace.org.au

How to get help now

Do you think you might have a problem with gambling? If so, you are not alone. It’s important not to feel ashamed – we are here to help.

Don’t be embarrassed because you can’t speak English well. We will provide an interpreter for you. Our supportive staff are also trained to understand your specific cultural needs.

Call PEACE Multicultural Services on (08) 8245 8100 during business hours or visit the website www.askpeace.org.au.

If it’s an emergency, you can get help 24 hours/7 days per week by calling the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858

Let’s Talk About Conflict

WPCreative — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:54:11 +0000

The Let’s Talk About Conflict video series explores how conflict in parental relationships can affect children and how conflict can be repaired by getting the right support. It is a seven-part video series, each 5–10 minutes in duration, with supportive learnings and takeaways about why we should deal with conflict.

It was written by two Professors of Developmental Psychology, Jennifer McIntosh and Craig Olsson, from the Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED) at Deakin University and was produced by Relationships Australia SA.

Explore how Parental Relationships Affect Children

The series is designed for use by parents, whether they live together or are separated. It is a practical tool to support them to reduce the impact of their conflict on their children’s emotional and social development.

Based on more than 20 years of scientific research and practice evidence, it features ideas and tips from experts that are direct and to-the-point. The series also highlights the real experiences of parents who have made real-life challenges related to the conflict in their family.

What you will Learn

Using the garden as a metaphor to facilitate understanding, parents will learn what ‘parental conflict’ is and why it is important to move beyond just living with it, to talking about it.

Science can help parents of this generation to:

better understand how parental conflict can interfere with children’s attachment security;
how children of different ages try to adapt to parental conflict;
how parents can manage parental conflict, and;
how they can be their child’s hero by preventing and repairing damage from parental conflict.

Watch the Full Series

To explore more about how parental relationships affect children, what the full series:

Please note that Relationships Australia SA does not offer a certificate or verification of completion for these videos.

Acknowledgments

Let’s Talk About Conflict © was written by Jennifer E. McIntosh and Craig Olsson from the Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED), Deakin University. It was produced by Relationships Australia SA.

What is ‘parental conflict’ and why should we talk about it?

WPCreative — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:29:43 +0000

In Part 1 we talk about ‘normal’ levels of conflict. Let’s Talk About Conflict is a seven-part video series, each 5–10 minutes in duration, with supportive learnings and takeaways.

Conflict can be Repaired

Parental conflict can range from constructive to destructive, to domestic violence in its most extreme form. Fortunately, normal levels of conflict are manageable and even give children chances to learn and grow, provided everyone remains safe. Much long-term harm to your child is preventable, and damage from many forms of conflict can be repaired.

Children Need Emotional Support to Thrive

Just as plants need soil to grow, your child needs emotional nourishment from you for their emotional and social development. As a parent, you are like a gardener. You and the relationships you create around your child become the soil your child grows in.

Low level conflict between parents is a normal part of family life. While it can include accommodating behaviours (such as staying calm, and seeing the other parent’s point of view), there are times when it becomes destructive. Being around destructive conflict between parents (such as anger, distrust, threats, shouting, or the ‘silent treatment’) is like a toxin or bad soil. You might not see the damage at first, but emotional toxins can have a negative impact on your child’s long-term mental health and future life chances.

Importantly, most parents can make small changes that make big differences to your child’s life, allowing them to thrive and flourish.

Reflections

Consider how you respond to your partner or former partner when you are in a verbal disagreement, that’s unpleasant but not unsafe. Do you recognise unhelpful behaviours in yourself? If you do, there is something you can do about it, beginning with communicating differently.

Watch the Full Series

Please note that Relationships Australia SA does not offer a certificate or verification of completion for these videos.

Acknowledgments

What Your Parents Didn’t Know…

WPCreative — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:28:38 +0000

In Part 2 we talk about what your parents didn’t know. Let’s Talk About Conflict is a seven-part video series, each 5–10 minutes in duration, with supportive learnings and key takeaways.

Love and Care Shapes Your Child

Your everyday love and care are vital to shaping your child’s emotional and social development. Conflict can impact how you parent and the quality of the relationship you have with your child.

You Are Their Safe Place

Just as a plant needs energy from the sun to grow, a climate of care that fosters secure attachment lays the foundations for growth in your child’s higher brain, supporting their ability to stay calm, manage what they feel, and ultimately cope with stress and thrive in the real world. The first 1000 days of life – between conception and your child’s 2nd birthday – is a unique window of opportunity for you to build this sort of relationship with your child.

Secure attachments also underpin future relationships. A secure attachment to parents means a child is likely to be less distressed when separated from you, more confident mixing with others, and develop stronger social skills. As they venture out into the big world, they will be secure in the knowledge that there is a safe haven with you if they need it.

Conflict can impact how you parent. When you react, you are not as emotionally available to your child – not the secure base they need. Over time, that may shake their developmental foundations. If conflict goes on as a pattern, many parts of their emotional growth cannot take root…. And important parts of their emotional growth may start to wilt.

Reflections

Consider how you show your child love and care. Are you sensitive to their needs? Are you responsive and consistent in fulfilling them? Are you physically and emotionally available? These are simple ways in which you help your child develop and keep a secure attachment with you.

Watch the Full Series

Please note that Relationships Australia SA does not offer a certificate or verification of completion for these videos.

Acknowledgments

Relationships Australia SA

How Let’s Connect Helps You Understand Your Child’s Behaviour

What is your childs' behaviour telling you?

A free tool built for real parenting moments

How does it work?

Why behaviour is communication

A tool for professionals too

Try it yourself

Need extra support?

Respectful Relationships: A Conversation Starter for Families

What Respectful Relationships Look Like

What Respectful Relationships Sound Like

What Respectful Relationships Feel Like

Using This Resource

Share the Care: Creating a Child-Focused Parenting Plan During Separation

What's Inside

Take Action

South Australia’s Donor Conception Laws Explained

What is the Donor Conception Register (DCR)?

Recent changes to the law

What this means

How these changes may affect you

The DCR Support Service

You can find more information by visiting:

The Together4Kids Book Club Project

The Book Club Storybook - The Kids Who Have Been Through This

About the Book Club Project

About the Process

The Book Launch

Acknowledgements

How to get support

To order a copy of the book for your organisation, please complete the form below:

Tips for parents in temporary accommodation in a Motel

Routines are important

Take care of yourself

Help your children make sense of what is happening

What you may see from children living in temporary accommodation

Age regression

Sleep disruption and feeling sick

Big behaviours

Withdrawing

It is important to remember...

How to get support

You are not alone: Multicultural support for gambling harm in South Australia

How do I know if I need help?

What are the signs of gambling harm in someone else?

What can communities do?

How to get help now

Let’s Talk About Conflict

Explore how Parental Relationships Affect Children

What you will Learn

Watch the Full Series

What is ‘parental conflict’ and why should we talk about it?

Conflict can be Repaired

Children Need Emotional Support to Thrive

Reflections

Watch the Full Series​

What Your Parents Didn’t Know…

Love and Care Shapes Your Child

You Are Their Safe Place

Reflections

Watch the Full Series​

Watch the Full Series

Watch the Full Series