useful links & Parent resources
COVID-19 PARENT SUPPORT & RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS
Department of Health - COVID-19 Daily Updates/Current Figures/Key Contact Numbers
www.health.gov.au
NSW Department of Education - COVID-19 Daily Updates
education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/novel-coronavirus
Department of Education, Skills & Employment - Advice on managing risks associated with COVID-19
www.dese.gov.au/news/coronavirus-covid-19
NESA - COVID-19 Updates on HSC 2020 & Contact Details for HSC Queries
educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/novel-coronavirus
UAC - COVID-19 Updates for current Year 12 students
www.uac.edu.au/index.php/uac-covid-19-update
TAFENSW - COVID-19 Updates for current Year 12 students
www.tafensw.edu.au/urgent-updates
eSafety Commisioner - COVID-19 Online Safety Kit for Parents
www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/blog/covid-19-online-safety-kit-parents-and-carers
www.health.gov.au
NSW Department of Education - COVID-19 Daily Updates
education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/novel-coronavirus
Department of Education, Skills & Employment - Advice on managing risks associated with COVID-19
www.dese.gov.au/news/coronavirus-covid-19
NESA - COVID-19 Updates on HSC 2020 & Contact Details for HSC Queries
educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/novel-coronavirus
UAC - COVID-19 Updates for current Year 12 students
www.uac.edu.au/index.php/uac-covid-19-update
TAFENSW - COVID-19 Updates for current Year 12 students
www.tafensw.edu.au/urgent-updates
eSafety Commisioner - COVID-19 Online Safety Kit for Parents
www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/blog/covid-19-online-safety-kit-parents-and-carers
PARENT SUPPORT & RESOURCES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
NSW Department of Education - Learning from Home Support for Parents
education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home
education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home
MENTAL HEALTH & FAMILY WELL BEING FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN
Kids Helpline - A dedicated 24/7 phone/email/webchat service for kids concerned about coronavirus
kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus or call 1800 551 800
Reachout.com - 10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus for teens
au.reachout.com/articles/10-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-during-coronavirus
Beyond Blue - Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak or call 1300 224 636
Headspace - Information is for young people affected by stress related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to cope with stress related to COVID-19
Mental Health Line - Staffed by mental health professionals who will ask questions to determine if you or, the person you are concerned about, needs ongoing mental health care and how urgently it is needed
Call 1800 011 511
1800RESPECT - 24/7 support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse
www.1800respect.org.au or call 1800 737 732
Lifeline Australia – A national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
Call 13 11 14
Mensline Australia – Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns
mensline.org.au/wellbeing-blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-covid-19/ or call 1300 78 99 78
kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus or call 1800 551 800
Reachout.com - 10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus for teens
au.reachout.com/articles/10-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-during-coronavirus
Beyond Blue - Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak or call 1300 224 636
Headspace - Information is for young people affected by stress related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to cope with stress related to COVID-19
Mental Health Line - Staffed by mental health professionals who will ask questions to determine if you or, the person you are concerned about, needs ongoing mental health care and how urgently it is needed
Call 1800 011 511
1800RESPECT - 24/7 support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse
www.1800respect.org.au or call 1800 737 732
Lifeline Australia – A national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
Call 13 11 14
Mensline Australia – Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns
mensline.org.au/wellbeing-blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-covid-19/ or call 1300 78 99 78
COVID-19 FINANCIAL SURVIVAL FOR PARENTS
Please speak to your school directly if you are experiencing financial stress during these challenging times.
National Debt Helpline - COVID-19 Financial Survival Guide, steps to take and where to find support
ndh.org.au/debt-problems/covid19/
National Debt Helpline - COVID-19 Financial Survival Guide, steps to take and where to find support
ndh.org.au/debt-problems/covid19/
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS DIGITAL COLLABORATION NETWORK - Parent Webinar Program
Full resource listing (recording links) from 2015 to present :
https://www.isdcn.edu.au/Platform/parents/ISDCN%20Parent%20Webinar%20Recordings.pdf
A useful parent webinar program developed in collaboration by Australian Independent Schools (AIS) NSW & Independent School Queensland.
Full resource listing (recording links) from 2015 to present :
https://www.isdcn.edu.au/Platform/parents/ISDCN%20Parent%20Webinar%20Recordings.pdf
A useful parent webinar program developed in collaboration by Australian Independent Schools (AIS) NSW & Independent School Queensland.
NESA - NSW Education Standards Authority
www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home
Established in 1990 to serve government and non-government schools in the development of school education for Years K-12. It provides educational leadership by developing quality curriculum and awarding secondary school credentials, the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.
www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home
Established in 1990 to serve government and non-government schools in the development of school education for Years K-12. It provides educational leadership by developing quality curriculum and awarding secondary school credentials, the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.
ACARA – Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority
www.acara.edu.au
ACARA is responsible for:
www.acara.edu.au
ACARA is responsible for:
- A national curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 in specified learning areas.
- A national assessment program aligned to the national curriculum that measures students’ progress.
- A national data collection and reporting program that supports:
- analysis, evaluation, research and resource allocation; and
- accountability and reporting on schools and broader national achievement.
AIS – Association for Independent Schools
www.aisnsw.edu.au
The AIS is the peak representative body for independent schools in New South Wales. The key divisions of the AIS are as follows:
www.aisnsw.edu.au
The AIS is the peak representative body for independent schools in New South Wales. The key divisions of the AIS are as follows:
- Professional Learning
- School Consultancy
- Independent Schools Teachers Accreditation Authority
- Leadership Centre
- Policy and Compliance
- Student Services
- Research and Data
- Combined Independent School Sports
- Partnerships in Education Initiative
- Education Research Project.
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
https://www.esafety.gov.au/
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to helping all Australians have safe, positive experiences online.
Complaints and reporting
https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting
eSafety information
https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information
https://www.esafety.gov.au/
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to helping all Australians have safe, positive experiences online.
Complaints and reporting
https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting
eSafety information
https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information
AHISA – Association of heads of Independent Schools Australia
www.ahisa.edu.au
AHISA provides a national voice and support networks in a rapidly changing education environment. They provide a wide range of information.
www.ahisa.edu.au
AHISA provides a national voice and support networks in a rapidly changing education environment. They provide a wide range of information.
AGSA - The Alliance of Girls Schools Australia
www.agsa.org.au
The Alliance is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the education of girls in single sex girls’ schools and increase public awareness that single sex schools provide the optimal learning environment for girls.
www.agsa.org.au
The Alliance is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the education of girls in single sex girls’ schools and increase public awareness that single sex schools provide the optimal learning environment for girls.
SPELD NSW – The Specific Learning Difficulties Association NSW
www.speldnsw.org.au
SPELD NSW is a Public Benevolent Institution whose mission is to provide advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who teach, work with and care for them. SPELD NSW is one of the National Federation of SPELD Associations, AUSPELD. It is an incorporated not-for-profit association of parents and professionals committed to advancing the education and well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties.
www.speldnsw.org.au
SPELD NSW is a Public Benevolent Institution whose mission is to provide advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who teach, work with and care for them. SPELD NSW is one of the National Federation of SPELD Associations, AUSPELD. It is an incorporated not-for-profit association of parents and professionals committed to advancing the education and well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Local Councils
Every Local Council can provide you with services that are available in your area. Contact your local council and ask for their Youth Directory (may have another name). This directory is usually available online.
Every Local Council can provide you with services that are available in your area. Contact your local council and ask for their Youth Directory (may have another name). This directory is usually available online.
Mental Health
www.mindmatters.edu.au
www.mindmatters.edu.au
Drugs & Alcohol
campaigns.health.gov.au/drughelp
campaigns.health.gov.au/drughelp
Cyber Safety
ohpi.org.au
ohpi.org.au
Bullying
bullyingnoway.gov.au
bullyingnoway.gov.au
Classification markings for films and computer games
childrenandmedia.org.au
childrenandmedia.org.au
