We provide evidence based information and resources to enhance your work with children and families.
To support educators in working towards recovery we have gathered existing resources to provide information to support your understanding of the impacts of natural disasters on children’s behaviour and development, and to assist you to respond in ways that are evidence informed and effective.
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Expert Insight
Join Leanne on the couch as she sits down with a range of UOW and Early Start early childhood and education experts.
Caring for kids in times of crisis
Associate Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett has developed deep insight into how young children react to stress, and what strategies we can put in place to help them.
How to speak to children during challenging times
Marc De Rosnay from Early Start at the University of Wollongong speaks to ABC’s James Valentine about talking to children during COVID19.
Playing at home
Leanne Gibbs from Early Start at the University of Wollongong speaks to ABC’s Kia Handley about playing at home
The Preschool Situational Self-Regulation Toolkit
The PRSIST Program is a collection of professional learning videos (PRSIST Talks), Adult Practices (Practices), low-cost, play-based and everyday Child Activities, and home connections to support the development of children’s early self-regulation.