Guides: Education Support and Childcare: Work in Partnership with Families

eBooks

Collaborative Intervention in Early Childhood : Consulting with Parents and Teachers of 3- To 7-Year-Olds Collaborative Intervention in Early Childhood offers guidance for those working as consultants in education, as well as those providing assistance in other settings. The combination of theoretical and real-world application fills a gap in the existing literature, and is an invaluable resource for parents and teachers of children 3-7.

Providing Care for Children This program offers an insightful and practical introduction to caring for children in both day care and kindergarten settings. We meet Pedagogy Leader Catherine Lees and teacher Lin Xue at a typical day care center. We observe them at work and discuss important issues such as physical care, helping children understand their own physical needs, encouraging responsibility, and responding to emotional needs.

Australian literacy educators' association ALEA has developed a series of modules to support parents and carers with activities that can be shared with children. The activities have been designed with an emphasis on learning through collaborative play and shared discovery.
Indigenous Literacy Foundation The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is a national charity working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities across Australia.

Moort : A Celebration of a Traditional and Contemporary Aboriginal Family System "A scholarly, cross-cultural exploration of the Nyoongar Aboriginal concept of moort (family) pre and post-contact with a view to improving the way government agencies (particularly welfare bodies) understand and interact with present-day Nyoongar families and their children. Written by a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars working through the Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Australian Aboriginal Education and Research, Edith Cowan University, the book is divided into three parts: Moort: Koora Koora (Moort in the Deep Past); Moort under Occupation, and; From Surviving to Thriving. The third part includes a focus on interviews with Nyoongar participants."
Parent-Friendly Early Learning Offering insight into the parents' perspective, Parent-Friendly Early Learning is a thoughtful and practical resource for classroom teachers seeking to create positive relationships with the parents of young children.
Working with Vulnerable Families This book explores the ways agencies can work with vulnerable families to enhance child welfare and prevent child abuse. The chapters highlight a relationship-based practice approach to supporting families who are facing overwhelming situations, as well as inter-agency collaboration and working with parent strengths.