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Per chi è
Children aged 0–12 years who have experienced homelessness or family domestic violence, and are clients within the homelessness and/or family domestic violence sector.
Come aiutiamo
We provide tailored therapeutic support to help children overcome trauma, regulate their emotions and self expression, manage transitions and build resilience.
Cosa aspettarsi
School and home visits, telehealth video appointments and telephone support for parents, group programs for parents and caregivers, group activities for children.
Come aiutiamo:
Resources for Working with Children
Child Focused Practice is a free Professional Development course for frontline workers and those new to the sector.
The Garden Group Therapeutic Program
The Garden Group Therapeutic Program is designed for infants and toddlers aged 0–4 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
The Garden Dyad Program
The Garden Dyad Program was originally developed and facilitated as an eight-week therapeutic group program by Together4Kids. That program has now been modified for dyadic work with individual families.
The Garden Weekly Journal
Maintaining a reflective journal is an integral part of the Garden Program. We have created this booklet journal for parents to record their reflections and children to contribute to, throughout the Program.
If you would like to purchase hard copies of The Garden, The Garden Dyad or The Garden Weekly Journal please email us at t4k@rasa.org.au to arrange quantities and payment.
Conversations at the Kitchen Table – Manual
Drawing on the Therapeutic Parenting Programs developed by Relationship Australia South Australia’s Post Adoption Support Service, this Reflective Parenting Resource has been designed and developed by the Together4Kids team as part of our support for workers in the homelessness and family and domestic violence (FDV) sector.
Conversations at the Kitchen Table – Handbook
This handbook accompanies the professional development training program Conversations at the Kitchen Table: Reflective Parenting Conversations for Front Line Workers.
Colour Me Calm Colouring Book
Colour me calm Colouring Book is a mindful way to help children slow down. The activities support children through anxiety and stress. This resource is a great activity for children and parents to engage together.
Pilyurni Colouring Book
Acknowledging that many specialist FDV and homelessness services are located on Kaurna land, this booklet was designed especially for Aboriginal families. Using Kaurna words and phrases, this booklet supports pride in Aboriginal culture.
The Kangaroo Feeding Track is a story to support a parents’ understanding of their children’s behaviour, as they move on from trauma. The kangaroo is a metaphor for brain plasticity and the effects of trauma. This story may also provide some insight into parents’ own reactions and responses.
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First 1000 Days are important to an infant’s mental health. The first 1000 days of life – between conception and a child’s 2nd birthday – is a unique window of opportunity to shape their social and emotional development and long-term mental health and wellbeing. This includes their experience, expression, and management of emotions, as well as their ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others.
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Tips and Resources for Navigating the NDIS Process when Working with Children is designed for case managers working with children (aged 0-18) within the homelessness and domestic violence sector. It has been produced by UniSA Occupational Therapy students, Lana Feichter and Hazel Paton, in collaboration with Relationships Australia South Australia – Together4Kids.
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La storia di Denise
You may not know what to expect when you and your children are supported by a Domestic and Family Violence or a Homelessness service. This film shows a culturally appropriate intake and assessment of a young Aboriginal mother and her son, which will give you an idea of what you can expect when you come to access a service.
Kamamirna Kakirra (Nanna’s Moon)
Kamamirna Kakirra is a 20 minute film which highlights the healing power of culture. You might like to watch this with your children to strengthen their identify and connection to culture and country.
Helpful External Resources
Emerging Minds
Emerging Minds have a wealth of resources, as well as on line courses to support your work with children. Their philosophy is that relationships play a central role in children’s social and emotional development and mental health. From the time of birth, children need stable and responsive attachments with caring adults.
Impact of Family Domestic Violence on Children
Play – A Mental Health Strategy
Sharing Information with Parents
Funding Acknowledgement
Together4Kids is funded by the South Australian Government via Department of Human Services and the South Australian Housing Authority.