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13YARN: Telephone support and resources
A range of fact sheets and 24-hour telephone crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing challenges related to mental and emotional wellbeing.
Department of Health
24-Hour Movement Guidelines (0-5 years) for healthy growth and development
The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers create healthy and safe routines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The Guidelines include a picture of what a child’s day during a 24-hour period should look like, including active play, time spent sitting and lying down, and ideal amount of sleep. (PDF, 189KB)
Department of Health
24-hour Movement Guidelines for healthy growth and development of young people (5-17 years)
The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers support children and young people to build daily routines for better health. The Guidelines include a picture of what a day for a child or young person should look like, including time for physical activity, limiting sedentary activities, and getting adequate sleep. (PDF, 207KB)
Butterfly Foundation
6 Ways to be Body Positive
A flyer outlining actions you can take to improve body confidence, such as focusing on what your body can do. (PDF, 129KB)
NSW Government
8 healthy habits for children (2-17 years)
National Health and Medical Research Centre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guide to healthy eating is a visual guide of the amount and type of foods recommended for adults for better health and wellbeing. (PDF, 4.3 MB)
Tasmanian Government
Appetite for Life: Healthy Ageing
Appetite for life has been developed for use by health and community workers who have direct contact with older people living independently (people over the age of 65). This webpage provides links to download information on practical food ideas, nutrition for managing health conditions, and staying active.
Metro South Health
Baby and toddler feeding – Easy English
A suite of resources designed in consultation with Brisbane African women. These resources have been developed in Easy English and discuss breastfeeding and introduction to solids.
Holland Bloorview
Before you start the conversation about weight with children and families
A PDF with tips to assist health professionals talk to families and children about weight and health behaviours in a positive way. (PDF, 1.3MB)
Australian Sleep Association
Behavioural sleep problems in children
A factsheet which provides on-the-spot management information for health professionals on behavioural sleep problems in children. (PDF, 83.5KB)
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding confidence – Your quick guide to breastfeeding
A booklet that provides a quick guide to families on the essentials of breastfeeding, available in a range of languages including Vietnamese, Amharic, Arabic, Assyriam, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Hindi, Karen and Tamil. This resource discusses positioning, milk supply, baby’s weight, expressing and storing breastmilk and common causes of pain.
Queensland Health
Breastfeeding: good for baby, good for mum – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
A resource designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families on breastfeeding. This resource discusses breastfeeding benefits, and tips on recognising baby hunger cues and whether babies are receiving enough breast milk. (PDF, 637KB)
