Family

5 factors to help our kids navigate life’s ups and downs

Apr 11, 2023

As parents and carers it can be hard to know how to help our kids navigate life’s ups and downs. The good news is there are practical ways we can support and encourage our kids as they tackle challenges, no matter what age they are. This webinar shares 5 factors…

4 ways parents and carers can thrive 

Mar 21, 2023

As parents and carers, we often focus on helping our kids and family thrive, and don’t prioritise taking care of ourselves. But self-care isn’t selfish!   When we’re taking care of our wellbeing, we’re better equipped to thrive as parents. Join the Outback Futures team and find out 4 strategies to help…

Supercharge your kid’s social skills

Mar 7, 2023

Here’s some great ways you can supercharge your kid’s social skills! Social skills are key to connecting with others and developing friendships. But social skills don’t come naturally! Wanting to help your kids connect with others and develop friendships?  In our recent webinar, our occupational therapist Georgie shared 5 ways you can supercharge your…

Resolving family conflict

Feb 21, 2023

Resolving family conflict helps restore our most important relationships and gets our family connections back on track.  connect with your teen isn’t always easy. Here are 4 tips to help. Join the Outback Futures team for this webinar recording. Our psychologist Gavin shares 4 ways to resolve family conflict: RESILIENT KIDS…

Connect with your teen

Feb 6, 2023

Finding ways to connect with your teen isn’t always easy. Here are 4 tips to help. Like all relationships, building strong and connected relationships with our teens takes time and effort.  Join the Outback Futures team for this webinar recording. Our social worker Felicity shares 4 ways you can help build…

Understanding self harm for parents and carers

Oct 2, 2022

When someone we know is self harming, or we suspect someone may be harming themselves, it can be challenging to know the best way to support them. The first step is understanding self harm is and accessing the strategies, tools and support that’s available.

Stronger Relationships: Navigating life with your family 

Sep 29, 2022

Build confidence in dealing with the changes of childhood, create stronger relationships and positively influence your family’s problem-solving skills. With 17 effective strategies this free, self-paced and all online course can help your family to connect and bond more closely. Developed by child psychologists using current clinical research, you can…

Fear-Less: Managing anxiety and building resilience

Sep 29, 2022

Grow your understanding of anxiety, establish what’s in your control, and help your children to manage their emotions when stressed.

Helping kids navigate emotions

Apr 19, 2022

Disruptions to a regular routine can be unsettling and frustrating for kids of all ages. Kids feel the emotions of the adults around them. It’s important to acknowledge and regulate your own feelings about a ‘detour’ in life. Here’s some tips for parents and caregivers as you are helping kids navigate…

5 Things to Help a Mate

Apr 19, 2022

Here’s some ways to help a mate when you know they need a hand. They’re simple things, but not necessarily easy to do. Finding ways to help a mate can be hard, but tough conversations are worth it to make sure our mates know we care… Ask how they’re doing…