Parent Resources

When student well-being is prioritized, young people feel supported and connected in their development at school. Developing the right skills and strategies to assist young people to maintain positive well-being allows them to flourish and thrive. Below are a number of helpful resources which may assist parents to support their child's well-being, safety and success.

Find more detailed information on specific wellbeing issues on the drop down tabs under the parent portal section.

Online support and resources for parents

Kids Helpline

Parenting Teens and Tweens: Resources for Policy and Practice

AIFS - Policy and Practice Paper

https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/parenting-teens-and-tweens-resources-policy-and-practice

Raising Children

Raisingchildren.net.au is Australia’s trusted, online parenting resource, which covers all bases – from pregnancy and birth to raising teens.

Government Funded research project.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens

NSW Student Wellbeing

Find practical information, resources and emotional support services for parents and students.

NSW Gov. DET

https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/primary-and-high-school/starting-high-school/support-for-parent-and-student-wellbeing

Raising Children

Metal Health Professional Network

Supporting the mental health of children who engage in bullying behaviour - MHPNWatch this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore strategies to increase the confidence and skills of mental health professionals in responding to children who have been engaging in bullying behaviour.

Reachout

ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people and caregivers to engage.

Online Resource

https://parents.au.reachout.com/

Student Wellbeing Hub

Find information and advice about important topics like bullying, online safety, communicating with your children

Online Resource

https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/

Raising Kids

Payments and services to help with the cost of raising a child. Information about child care and child support. Help for teenagers becoming independent.

Services Australia

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/raising-kids