Recommended Websites and Information

Neo Psychology Advice Sheets

Raising Children Network – expert information for parents (Com. Dept. of Health & Aging)
ABCD Parenting young adolescents – Victorian Parenting Centre
Triple P® – positive parenting program
Centre of Knowledge on Child Development (UK)
Mum2Mum – general advice for parents of infants
InPsych Bulletin – article on parents’ influence on adolescent drinking
CyberSmart – Australian Government resources and information on on-line safety
Faber Mazlish – parenting skills for all age children (USA)
The Parent’s Website – information for parents of children at independent school
Parent Easy Guides – range of tip sheets on common parenting issues (SA Govt.)
Helping Children with Bullying, Conflict and Aggression – Australian Psychological Society
The Science of Early Fatherhood – ABC-TV On-line Catalyst program
Birth education workshops for first-time fathers: Beer & Bubs

Bullying: No Way! – bullying information and support
Kids HelpLine – crisis support
Reach Out – information on psychological health and related issues for young people
CyberSmart – government information on on-line safety, cyber bullying, etc.

DepressioNet – resources and information on depression
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety & Depression (UNSW) – self management resources
ReachOut! – information on mental health and related issues for young people
Auseinet Aust. Network for Promotion, Prevention & Early Intervention for Mental Health
AICAFMHA – Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Association
School Focussed Youth Services – support for Victorian Schools
Australian Drug Foundation
Beyondblue – the national depression initiative: Medically oriented information
MindMatters – mental health promotion information & resources for secondary schools
MoodGym – on-line self-help program to assist with improving mood (free from the ANU)
Drug Facts – Australian Government information about drugs
DrinkWise – current information and guidelines on alcohol use in young people
Virtual toolbox for mental health in schools – Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA
Parenting Counts Centre webcasts – series of lectures for professionals (free)
Peoplemaking – books and resources on psychological health
Maslow’s Theory of Motivation Updated – revised model of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Exercise reduces and prevents depression – Fact Sheet from the Black Dog Institute

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline – Call 1800 88 24 36 (Australian Government)
Birth Right* – essential book for birth preparation and birthing options
HypnoBirthing Institute* – pregnancy and birthing education & practitioner list
Birthready* – Active Birthing antenatal classes (Melbourne. Australia)
Save Our Sleep* – essential advice / support on sleep and settling for babies & toddlers
Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. – information, resources and support
Happiest Baby on the Block* – settling techniques for infants (USA)
Information about birth options – My Birth (Australia)
Parenting Counts – resources, information on infant and early child development (USA)
Sounds for Silence – baby settling and health guide (book & CD)
Parent-Infant Research Institute – programs / resources for new parents (Austin Hosp.)
Maternal Link – HypnoBirthing video and blog for pregnant mothers
SIDS & Kids – Safe sleeping, bereavement support, etc.
Post Natal Depression Association (PANDA) – information and support options
Stillbirth and Neo-natal Death Support (SANDS) – information and support options