Resources

Dr Justin Coulson interviews a mother whose child is struggling with school attendance.

Topics such as body dysmorphia, anxiety, sex, relationships, gaming, alcohol etc

Information and safety tips for teens learning to drive with ADHD.

A mental health resource for friends of young people at risk. We offer practical resources and key information about what to do when a friend may be expressing thoughts of suicide.

Responding to Pornography Exposure: A Guide for Concerned Parents

What To Say if Your Child is Self-Harming: A Guide To the Initial Discussion

More level-headed and considered advice from “teenage expert” Michelle Mitchell.

They sent a Nude: Thoughts to Prevent, Understand and Respond to Sexting.

Sensible and practical advice as usual from Michelle Mitchell, the “teenage expert”.

Link to the Government Recommendations following the Senate Inquiry into school refusal.

The national trend of school refusal and related matters. Yes it’s a big enough issue to have a senate inquiry which began in October, 2022. See the submissions here.

Podcast brought to you by Parental As Anything – Teens. Bec Sparrow hosts a practical look into nudes, sexting, consent, boundaries, rights, legalities and all the things.

Throughout their open, honest and candid conversation, India and Julie explore the guilt, shame and stigma surrounding suicide, including how finding the right support and sharing their experiences helped combat their feelings of isolation. Brought to you by the Mental Health Professionals Network.

Brought to you by the Mental Health Professionals Network. In this episode, lived-experience practitioners Jesse Sheers, India Guerrieri and Julie Rickard speak about the importance of breaking the silence and stigma around suicide.

Phenomenal questions this week about stigma, siblings, social skills, masking, schools, labels and so much more. We hope it helps to guide us all towards more inclusive and stronger communities.

Neurodiversity strengthens our community. Like the world of Blade Runner, we can learn so much from those different to us. We hope you enjoy this episode.

This podcast is about finding the sweetspot between the textbooks and real life when it comes to parenting. Dr Billy (a developmental pediatrician) and Nick (a developing parent) are a couple of dads having honest discussions about parenting day to day. Also follow them on Insta for spot on short snippets…@popcultureparenting

Bullying of Students – Prevention and Response
This policy sets out the department’s position on student bullying and the requirements for preventing and responding to student bullying, including online bullying, in NSW public schools and preschools.