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The voice of our children – COVID-19 resources

SNAICC is listening to our supporters, members and organisations to identify key issues impacting children and families from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

We are here to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families by:

  • advocating through various channels for government support
  • developing practical tools, resources and information
  • sharing examples of innovation, good practice and critical support

The impact of coronavirus is far reaching – affecting our early years services and support services for our families and communities. 

As the virus spreads throughout Australia, the vulnerability of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is worrying to our children, families and communities.

Resources

SNAICC is concentrating our efforts on the development of targeted resources that will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children remain connected to their communities, country and culture throughout this challenging period.

Here we have compiled a number of resources to help better understand the impacts of COVID-19 coronavirus, and help our children, carers and families get through this difficult time. Please reach out to your local, state and territory services for information specific to your area.

If there is any resources you would like to share, please email it to us at media@snaicc.org.au

Sue-Anne Hunter, proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai illum wurrung woman, and SNAICC Sector Development Manager provides useful tips to help us during this difficult time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With a background in trauma-informed practice, Sue-Anne talks about coping strategies through the four spirit elements of nature and the importance of Dadirri “deep listening”.
This is a difficult time for everyone, including our kids. Here we offer some tips to help you and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Narrated by Sue-Anne Hunter, SNAICC Sector Development Manager.

Health advice

Australian Government –  variety of resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and remote communities, about coronavirus / coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert / Health Direct coronavirus / Key updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

AHMRC – booklet on how to keep you and your mob safe

CAAC (NT) – COVID-19 information

Jumbunna – State-by-state fact sheets on COVID-19 restrictions for remote communities

KAMS (WA) – resources for Kimberly communities / Kimberly coronavirus animation

Keogh Bay – free e-learning package about coronavirus

National Coronavirus Health Information Line – phone 1800 020 080

NACCHO – Aboriginal Health News Alerts

World Health Organization – latest updates / helping children cope with stress during the outbreak

Northern Land Council – Short films about coronavirus in NT Aboriginal languages

Advice for early years services

Aus Gov – Department of Education, Skills and Employment – advice for early years services

For children and families

ABC Behind the News – coronavirus questions from primary school children

ABC Parental as Anything – radio program on talking to children about coronavirus

ABC Coronacast for kids – Dr Norman Swan and the ABC answer children’s questions around coronavirus 
How does coronavirus go into my body? – a bonus podcast

Australian Red Cross – talking to children and young people about COVID-19

Be You – resources for early learning educators / resources for school educators

Children’s Ground – infographic flyers to share or put up at home: Please do not enter this house / Our Elders are at risk / Personal hygiene / more.. / COVID-19 video messages

Emerging Minds – supporting children during the outbreak

NITV – tips for keeping safe from Sean Choolburra

Nurse Dotty Books – Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus

Raising Children – coronavirus and children / coronavirus and families / managing screen time / First 1000 Days resource

Unicef – talking to your children about COVID-19

Yarn Strong Sista – activities and instructional videos

Mental health and wellbeing

ACYP – digital lunch break activities for children and young people

Beyond Blue – mental health and wellbeing / forum on coping during the outbreak / mental wellbeing support service

Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia – free posters with tips for staying healthy and strong during coronavirus

Heart Foundation – tips for staying active

National Mental Health Commission – National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan

ReachOut – coping during coronavirus

Smiling Mind – free mindfulness app

Youth NT – virtual activities

Safety for children

AbSec (NSW) – information for the Aboriginal child, family and community services sector

AFSS (SA) – information on services

AMSANT (NT) – COVID-19 resources

eSafety Commissioner – tips on how to stay safe online

Family Matters – community resource guides (child protection intervention)

ICPS – Practice support

NITV – keep our mob safe from cyberbullying

Supporting carers to care for our children – resources for carers

VACCA (Victoria) – resources for community members

Supplies and resources

SecondBite – works in the Northern Territory and Western Australia for people to access fresh, nutritious food

Contact SecondBite

Download suppliers in Western Australia

Share the Dignity – gives sanitary products to women in need

Essentials for Women – empowering women in need

Basics for Blokes (Perth, WA) – basic supplies for men

Fun resources for kids at home

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

Our website www.aboriginalchildrensday.com.au has plenty of fun activities to share with your children.

Share a picture on social media showing how your child/children are keeping connected to culture during the COVID-19 lock down. Please use @SNAICC and hashtag #KidsConnectedtoCulture

Indigenous Literacy Foundation – share your favourite book on social media with the #greatstoryswap

Policy

SNAICC brief on COVID-19 – child protection

SNAICC position on COVID-19 recovery reforms to
strengthen early years supports for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander children

UN – Policy Brief: the impact of COVID-19 on children

Keep checking back as we add more resources to this page

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