Story Book: Donkeys can’t fly on planes
This is a collection of 25 true stories of survival written by young Sudanese refugees who have found a new home in Australia.
Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status, or PEDS, is an evidence based screening tool that elicits and addresses parental concerns about children’s development, health and wellbeing. PEDS is a simple, 10-item questionnaire that is completed by the parent.
Immigrant Health Service-Developmental Assessments for children
Developmental assessment in refugee/asylum seeker children can be complex, requiring an understanding of second (or later) language acquisition, language transitions in relation to development, the impact of forced migration, trauma, and settlement, and support services available.
Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide—Child & adolescent booklet
This booklet contains information regarding pre-arrival health screening, post arrival health assessment, immunisation, nutritional issues, haematology issues, development and learning, adolescent health and development,
disability, mental health, emotional and behavioural issues and more.
Foundation House Webinar: Supporting Early Years to School transition for children and families from refugee backgrounds during COVID-19
What strategies can be used to support children and families from refugee backgrounds to make a successful transition this year and into 2021? This webinar will look at what some early years services and schools have done to adapt their transition programs for the current COVID-19 situation.