Useful Resources and Links
Phone Numbers:
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800. (5yo-25yo)
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Family Relationships Advice Line - 1800 050 321
Mens Line Australia - 1300 789 978
Domestic Violence Line – 1800 656 463
Websites:
Family Law Courts Website: http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/home
Family Relationships Online Website: https://www.relationships.org.au/relationship-advice/publications
Publications for children:
Our Families Changed: Activity Book (5-7 y.o.): http://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/my-familys-changing-activity-book-for-children/
Family Separation: A Guide for Teens: https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/communicating-relationships/family-relationships/helping-teens-adjust-separation
Kids' World: A Kids Guide to Changing Families: https://www.aftoncsd.org/Downloads/Changing%20Families%20Workbook.pdf
Publications useful for you:
Because it's for the Kids - Building a secure parenting base after separation: https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/06_2017/because-its-for-the-kids.pdf
Going through separation: https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/separation
Share the Care: Collaborative Parenting Apart: http://www.relationships.org.au/relationship-advice/publications/pdfs/share-the-care-parenting-plan
More publications for you:
What about the Children?: http://www.relationships.org.au/relationship-advice/publications/pdfs/what-about-the-children.pdf
Me and My Changing Family. Moving Forward: https://www.centacarecq.com/wpcontent/uploads/2019/09/Me-My-Kids-and-My-Ex.pdf
Me and My Kids. Parenting from a Distance: https://www.ourfamilywizard.com.au/blog/5-key-considerations-long-distance-parent-child-relationships