This section of the site allows you access to our multimedia modules and additional resources.

The National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (National Mental Health Commission, 2021, p. 7) states:

'There is nothing that will have more impact on improved mental health outcomes for all Australians than early intervention. Investing in the wellbeing of children and their families will have radiating benefits throughout our communities as well as through the broader health and education systems'.

 

 

Who are these resources for?

These research-based resources were initially co-designed and co-created with and for Defence (military) and Veteran families with children aged 2-8 years. They were previously called the Early Childhood Defence Programs. They are have been adapted to include resources for first responder and remote worker families. We have added activities in the modules for children aged 9-12 years.

What is the research behind the resources?

 
 


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  • These resources have been made possible by

    1. cash funding from:

       

       


     

    2. in-kind support from those making a major contribution:

      

     

     

         

    3. in-kind support from other contributors

     


    3. a very large team of amazing volunteers.

    To reference these programs:

    Rogers, M., Small, E., Bird, J., Bible, V., Baker, P., Harrington, I., Kanard, T., Sims, M., Tammen, A., Jamieson, N., Coffey, Y., Grabham, N., Anderson, M., May, K., Fitzpatrick, S. Ditton-Phare, P., Hébert, M. L. Williamson, V. and Johnson, A. (2023). Child and Family Resources & Programs: Learning modules https://ecdefenceprograms.com/modules/

    Our other other valued contributors are listed on specific resource pages.