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Government & Institutional Reports
ABS. (2023). Family characteristics and living arrangements. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://www.abs.gov.au
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AEDC. (2021). Australian Early Development Census: National report. Australian Government. https://www.aedc.gov.au
AEDC. (2024). Australian Early Development Census: Developmental outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Australian Government. https://www.aedc.gov.au
AIHW. (2022). Impact of crisis and emergency events on Australian children. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. https://www.aihw.gov.au
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Bourdieu, P. (1986). The forms of capital. In J. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education (pp. 241–258). Greenwood Press.
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Websites / Organisations
Australian Red Cross. (n.d.). Emergency preparedness and recovery programs. https://www.redcross.org.au
Australian Childhood Foundation. (n.d.). Supporting children affected by trauma and abuse. https://www.childhood.org.au
Australian Together. (n.d.). Promoting reconciliation and understanding. https://australianstogether.org.au
Beyond Blue. (n.d.). Youth & family support. https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Emerging Minds. (n.d.). Resources for trauma and parental mental illness. https://emergingminds.com.au
Foundation House. (n.d.). Supporting refugee children and families. https://www.foundationhouse.org.au
Headspace. (n.d.). Mental health support for children and families. https://headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline. (n.d.). Counselling for children experiencing family stress or crisis. https://kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline. (n.d.). Crisis support and counselling services. https://www.lifeline.org.au
Mission Australia. (n.d.). Housing and family support services. https://www.missionaustralia.com.au
Moneycare. (n.d.). Financial counselling and support services. https://www.salvationarmy.org.au
OECD. (2022). Early childhood education and care policy review: Australia. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
https://www.oecd.org/australia/
Reconciliation Australia – Narragunnawali. (n.d.). Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion in schools. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/narragunnawali
SSI Australia. (n.d.). Supporting migrant and refugee families. https://www.ssi.org.au
The Benevolent Society. (n.d.). Community support for socially isolated families. https://www.benevolent.org.au
The Smith Family. (n.d.). Supporting children from low-income families. https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au
Home-Start Australia. (n.d.). Practical parenting support and family services. https://homestartaustralia.org
Family Relationship Centre. (n.d.). Support for families experiencing separation or divorce. https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Children’s Books (Birth to 5 years)
Bunting, E. (1991). Fly Away Home.
Gunning, M. (2004). A Shelter in Our Car.
Williams, L. E. (2017). The Can Man.
Soto, G. (2002). If the Shoe Fits.
Masurel, C. (2002). Two Homes.
Karst, P. (2000). The Invisible String.
Lang, S. (2019). All Kinds of Families.
Thomas, P. (2000). I Miss You: A First Look at Death.
Fox, M. (2008). Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.
Fox, M. (1997). Whoever You Are.
Sanna, F. (2016). The Journey.
Kwaymullina, A. (2014). The Lost Girl.
Wilson, A. J. (2019). When Mommy Got Sick.
Petres, A. (2014). The Colour Thief: A Parent’s Depression.
Ghosh Ippen, C. (2020). Mama’s Waves.
Woodson, J. (2018). The Day You Begin.
Holmes, M. (2000). A Terrible Thing Happened.
Schuett, S. (1995). Somewhere in the World Right Now.
Videos / Podcasts / Online Resources
ABC Education. (n.d.). How to Prepare Kids for Emergencies [Video]. https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/early-education/helping-hands-disaster-resilience-tool-kit/planning-for-disaster-resilience-education/103187840
American Red Cross. (2021). Prepare with Pedro: Wildfires [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vxFveL-g8A
Fire and Rescue NSW. (2020). Kids Fire Safety Awareness PRE-ED (Ages 3–5) [Video].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QpYQPigGrw
National PTA. (2022). Helping Your Child Through Crises [Video].
https://www.pta.org/the-center-for-family-engagement/podcast/notes-from-the-backpack/helping-your-child-through-crises
Sesame Street. (2018). We’re Different, We’re the Same [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUrjb4SZnxg
Foundation House. (2023). Advice from families of refugee background about Early Years services [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tANr_3eAY1s
ABC Kids. (n.d.). Play School’s Acknowledgement of Country [Video].
https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/programs/play-school/extension-ideas/play-school-acknowledgement-of-country/11382434
Ozzie – Educational Videos for Kids. (2021). Harmony Day and Harmony Week 2025 [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq7fp2FxyoA
PragmaticMom. (2018). Poverty book list for kids. https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2018/03/poverty-book-list-kids
The Smith Family. (2020). Breaking Poverty [Podcast]. https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/poverty-in-australia/podcast
The Valuing Children Initiative. (2022). Growing Up Poor in Australia – A Child’s Voice poverty [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG0QYxg9ri4
UNICEF. (2022). How to address and end child poverty [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygCQEAZRJg0