Child Focused Practice Online

Child Focused Practice is a free Professional Development course for frontline workers and those new to the sector. More information here

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

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

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. Download

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. Download for Parents Download for Professionals

Navigating the NDIS Process

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. Download

Aboriginal Parents and Families

Denise’s Story 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.

Can I self-refer to this service?

No, children must be clients of a homelessness or family violence service and referred by a family case manager.

Where can I get help for my child who has experienced family violence, divorce or separation and is struggling?

Contact us and ask to talk to a Family Advisor to discuss the most appropriate service for you and your child.

Together4Kids Specialist Children’s Service

考尔纳

Kaurna 土地北起 Crystal Brook，南至 Cape Jervois，东至阿德莱德山丘，西至水域。Kaurna 土地与 Nukunu、Ngarrindjeri、Peramangk、Narungga 和 Ngadjuri 接壤。Kaurna 一词可能源于邻近的 Ramindjeri/Ngarrindjeri 语言，表明原住民土地之间的亲密关系。

我们承认考尔纳人的传统土地，并尊重和支持他们与国家的精神、身体、智力和情感关系。

佩拉芒克

佩拉芒克地区从阿德莱德平原的山麓延伸，北起巴克山，经哈罗盖特、古梅拉查、普莱森特山和斯普林顿，一直延伸到巴罗萨谷的安格斯顿和高勒地区，南至弗勒里厄半岛的斯特拉萨尔宾和米蓬加。东部的墨累河沿岸也有佩拉芒克人可以进入的河边遗址。“佩拉芒克”是两个词的组合，一个是“佩拉”（位于高耸的山脉上），另一个是“曼克”（皮肤呈赭石红色的战士）。

我们承认佩拉芒克人民的传统土地，并尊重和支持他们与国家的精神、身体、智力和情感关系。

埃拉维龙

Erawirung 指的是 Yirawirung 和 Jirawirung 族人，他们的土地位于贝里河岸的墨累河上游。河岸还指周边地区，例如：Ngaiawang、Ngawait、Nganguruku、Ngintait、Ngaralte、Ngarkat 以及 Maraura 和 Daanggali 的一小部分。

我们承认埃拉维龙人的传统土地，并尊重和支持他们与其国家的精神、身体、智力和情感关系。

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