Resource Shelf

Useful links

• Sexual Behaviours in Children & Young People (Family Planning QLD)
• Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program (Manual)
• Making SPACE for Learning (Manual)
• Australian Childhood Foundation
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Southeast Centre Against Sexual Assault

Resources

• Child Development & Trauma Guides (pdf)
• Understanding the effects of maltreatment on brain development (article)
• What offenders tell us about prevention strategies (article)
• Cumulative Harm Guide (pdf)
• Attachment, Self-Regulation & Competency (article)
• Working Within the Window of Tolerance (pdf)
• DV and Attachment (article)
• The ‘Turtle’ Technique – Assisting children to regulate behaviour (pdf)

2014 Reforms

• Alternative dispute resolution information sheet
• Contact arrangements information sheet
• Guardianship – information for transitioning carers information sheet
• Guardianship – information for birth parents information sheet
• Open adoption for children in out-of-home care (OOHC) information sheet
• Parenting resources information sheet
• Permanent placement principles information sheet

Resources

• Safe Home for Life (NSW FACs website)
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 1 of 7
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 2 of 7
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 3 of 7
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 4 of 7
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 5 of 7
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 6 of 7
• Safe Home for Life Reforms (video) 7 of 7
• Safe Home For Life Proclamation Information & Presentation

Useful links

• Podcasts & vodcasts
• Blog Post
• Learn how the Child Protection reporting process works

Resources

• CALD Issues Map (pdf)
• Practice Guide-Assessing the needs of CALD children in OOHC (pdf)
• Resource Working with Refugees Social Worker Guide (pdf)
• Sydney Metro Central region CALD statistics (pdf)
• Sydney South West region CALD statistics (pdf)

Self pace modules

Useful links

• Learn how the Child Protection reporting process works

Resources

• The Engagement Pathway PDF
• Exiting Definitions PDF
• BF Service Provision Guidelines PDF

Self pace modules

Useful links

• Keep Them Safe online modules
• Learn how the Child Protection reporting process works
• Online MRG Tool

Resources

• MDS Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Useful links

• The Online MRG Tool
• Learn how the Child Protection reporting process works
• New Working with Children Check (NSW)

Resources

• 1.When should I make a report of risk of significant harm1.pdf
• 2.Grounds for Reporting.pdf
• 3.How to report risk of significant harm1.pdf
• 4. CWUs for Aboriginal CC Health Services
• 5. Assessment Requirements for CHCPRT001

Self paced modules

Useful links

• Online MRG Tool
• Learn how the Child Protection reporting process works

Resources

• KTS Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
• Ch16A_Response_provide.doc
• The Wood Report – Summary & Recommendations.pdf
• Ch16A_Response_agree.doc
• Informations_received_checklist.pdf
• Information_response_checklist.pdf
• Information_request_checklist.pdf
• Chp_16A_Request.doc
• Ch16A_Response_decline.doc

Useful links

• Action Learning presentation on YouTube
• Action Learning in a nutshell
• Example of an Action Learning Set
• 70:20:10 presentation on YouTube
• 7 Geese on 70:20:10
• Implementing 70:20:10

Resources

• What is Action Learning? (pdf)
• Action Learning Template (Word doc)
• 70:20:10 Resource (pdf)

Course Resources

• Module 1– NSW Ombudsman Report of Reviewable Deaths in 2012 and 2013: Deaths of people with disabilities in care
• Module 1– ACI Intellectual Disability Resources
• Module 2– FACS Nutrition and Swallowing Policy
• Module 2– FACS Nutrition in Practice Manual
• Module 2– FACS Core Standards
• Module 2– Disability Inclusion Bill 2014 (NSW)
• Module 2– Australian National Standards for Disabilty Services
• Module 2– Mealtime related ICF codes
• Module 2– Stronger Together: The Second Phase 2011-2016
• Module 2– Ready Together Booklet
• Module 2– FACS Behaviour Support: Policy and Practice Manual Part 1
• Module 2– FACS Behaviour Support: Policy and Practice Manual Part 2
• Module 2– FACS Lifestyle Planning Policy
• Module 3– Who can help me with mealtime issues?
• Module 3– The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne- Eating Behaviour Problems Resource
• Module 3– The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network feeding (dysphagia) services
• Module 3– Health Care in People with Intellectual Disability: Guidelines for General Practitioners
• Module 3– FACS The Practice Improvement Framework: A framework for behaviour support services
• Module 4– FACS person centred tools
• Module 4– FACS person centred planning: a review of the literature
• Module 4– FACS Aboriginial Policy Statement
• Module 4– Working with Aboriginal people and communities
• Module 4– Meeting the food needs of Queensland’s CALD Aged Population: Literature review
• Module 4– Dining with Dementia
• Module 4– Food Talks: Practical tips to include children with eating difficulties
• Module 5– NHS Dysphagia Consent form
• Module 5– NHS Problems swallowing? Resources for health care staff
• Module 5– SWAL-QOL Survey
• Module 5– EAT 10 A Swallowing Screening Tool
• Module 5– Saliva Control in Children
• Module 5– Gastro-oesophageal reflux checklist
• Module 5– Health Direct Australia resources on reflux
• Module 6– Eating well: children and adults with learning disabilities
• Module 6– ACI Resources on nutrition and enteral feeding
• Module 6– Nutrition in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• Module 6– Novita Children’s Services factsheet on tube feeding
• Module 6– Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for QLD schools
• Module 6– Healthy Eating in Schools
• Module 6– Safe Food Safe Kitchens
• Module 7– Novita Children’s Services factsheets on positioning
• Module 7– Cerbral Palsy Alliance TechnoTalk newsletter May 2011
• Module 7– Australian Don’t Rush to Crush Handbook
• Module 8– Dental Care Every Day A Caregiver’s Guide
• Module 8– Special needs, special approaches
• Module 9– Australian Standards for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids
• Module 9– International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
• Module 9– Australian Implementation and Evaluation of Active Support
• Module 9– FACS Accessible Information Checklist
• Module 9– Scope Easy English resources
• Module 9– Novita Children’s Services Mealtime Factsheet Booklet
• Module 10– Mencap Living and Dying with Dignity
• Module 10– Evidence- based guidelines to reduce the need for restrictive practices in the disability sector
• Module 10– Attorney General’s Department of NSW Capacity Toolkit
• Module 10– When I die
• Module 11– Factsheet – managing toddler mealtimes
• Module 11– QLD Government Mealtime Support Resources
• Module 11– WA Department of Health Baby’s First Foods
• Assessment Module– Bibliography
• Assessment Module– Mealtime Management Appraisal

Useful links

• Child Development Study Website
• Australian Early Development Census
• Data Linkage Explanation (YouTube)

Resources

• NSW Child Development Study Summary (pdf)
• Study Overview of FACS Data (PDF)

Useful links

• Section 9 of the Act (Administration) 
• Section 11 of the Act (Self-Determination)
• Section 12 of the Act (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participation)
• Section 13 of the Act (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander placement principles)
• Section 14 of the Act (Records relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
• Section 78a of the Act (Permanency Planning)
• Safe Home for Life Reform 

Resources

• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) OOHC tools and resources
• Permanent placement principles information sheet
• Disclosure to parents and significant persons of information concerning placement in out-of-home care

Useful links

• CREATE website
• CREATE youth participation (Youtube)
• CREATE NT participation (YouTube)

Useful links

• RAP Podcast
• Reconciliation Week Blog
• Reconciliation Australia website
• Cairns “Flash Mob” for National Reconciliation Week
• Reconciliation Action Plan: podcast script

Resources

• RAP Impact Measurement Report 2013 (pdf)
• Interactive Aboriginal Resource (does not work on mobile devices)

Resources

• Judge Johnstone NGO Legal Practice Forum paper (pdf)
• Judge Johnstone podcast interview (pdf)
• Solicitor Robert McLachlan NGO Forum paper (pdf)

Useful links

• Podcasts & Vodcasts
• Blog Post
• Tirkandi Inaburra website
• AbSec website
• SNAICC website
• Knowledge Circle (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child & Family Resources Portal)
• Closing the gap clearinghouse
• SPiCE Charles Sturt University
• Tirkandi Inaburra (Rural Health Education YouTube channel)
• Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes (Harvard University YouTube channel)

Resources

• Interactive Aboriginal Resource (does not work on mobile devices)
• Aboriginal Consultation Guide – AbSec (pdf)
• Working with Aboriginal People and Communities – A Practice Resource (pdf)
• Opening Doors Through Partnerships (pdf)
• OCHRE – NSW Government Action Plan (pdf)
• AIFS_Mentoring Programs For Indigenous Youth At Risk (pdf)
• Developing Capacity Through Partnerships paper (pdf)
• Improving the Early Life Outcomes of Indigenous Children (pdf)
• The Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Indigenous Youth (pdf)