Component 1: A positive school community resources

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About KidsMatter
Parent information sheet Introducing KidsMatter (PDF, 791KB)
KidsMatter at your school (PDF, 843KB)
Belonging at school makes a difference (PDF, 707KB)
Why connect at school? (PDF, 713KB)
What makes a positive school community? (PDF, 1MB)
Overview booklet Overview of KidsMatter (PDF, 1.2MB)
Other Resources About KidsMatter – Background resources for the initiative (PDF, 679KB)
Cultural diversity and children’s wellbeing
Parent information sheet Helping kids connect across cultures (PDF, 774KB)
Overview Why culture matters for children’s development and wellbeing (PDF, 1MB)
Suggestions Supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds -Suggestions for parents and carers (PDF, 615B)
Supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds -Suggestions for teaching staff (PDF, 609KB)
Other Resources Cultural diversity and children’s wellbeing – Other resources (PDF, 823B)
Children with additional needs and mental health
Parent information sheet Supporting kids with additional needs (PDF, 765KB)
Overview Understanding the mental health needs of children with disabilities (PDF, 778KB)
Suggestions Children with additional needs – Suggestions for parents and carers (PDF, 614KB)
Children with additional needs – Suggestions for teaching staff (PDF, 611KB)
Other Resources Children with additional needs – Other resources (PDF, 760KB)