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3 Useful Covid-19 Resources for Children, Parents and Carers

Covid-19 has certainly changed things in education and child care during 2020.  Queensland Education have produced some great resources to help explain about the Coronavirus and support children / parent / carers during this difficult time. Here are a number of resources we think are particularly useful for childcare services and their community.

Explaining Corona Virus

A simple, colourful, child friendly explanation of Covid-19 for children, including tips for slowing the spread of the virus and a reassuring message.

There is a printable PDF as well to reinforce the message.

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Advice for parents and carers to support children.

This document offers advice for parents and carers about how to assist children (and parents) cope with the anxiety associated with Covid-19.

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Covid-19 Advice to parents preview

Advice to parents to support children about covid-19. Source Queensland Department of Education

Covid-19 Advice to parents preview

Advice to parents to support children about covid-19. Source: Queensland Department of Education

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Support for Carers and Parents

This fact sheet contains information to help parents and carers access the advice and support you need to keep your family safe and well during the Coronavirus crisis.

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Covid 19 support services for parents

Support services for parents and carers – Coronavirus. Source: Queensland Department of Education

 

Covid 19 support services for parents

Support services for parents and carers – Coronavirus. Source: Queensland Department of Education

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Further useful information can be found on the Education Queensland wellbeing of students webpage.