Resources
Parents’ and clinicians’ roles in therapy
Length: 2 pages
High-level overview exploring the clinician’s role in the therapy discussion via telepractice.
Ultimate teletherapy e-book
Length: 29 pages
An ebook for therapists, or other practitioners to learn about telehealth for their service delivery.
Ready Tele Go: Ideas and resources
Length: 2 pages
A series of ideas for practitioners to use with families and children, based on the toys and resources available to them.
Ready Tele Go
Length: 21 pages
Project report developed by the University of Sydney that outlines practitioner experience in implementing family-centred telepractice.
Risks of telehealth check list
Length: 5 pages
A comprehensive checklist designed to help you prepare yourself and your practice to conduct telehealth consultations.
What it takes to create a first-class telehealth experience
Length: 5-minute read
An article written by a medical practitioner for practitioners, aiming to support them in their delivery of high-quality service to patients via telehealth.
Telepractice techniques for toddlers and very young children
Length: 1.5 hours
A webinar for practitioners who work with very young children online, including tips for how to prepare for sessions and what materials to incorporate to promote engagement.
Telehealth guidance
Length: 11 pages
A guide that can be used by speech-language pathologists as well as other practitioners who use telepractice.
Telehealth resources and tips
Length: 3 pages
Practices to complete prior to a virtual session and in the follow-up. By NSW Rural Doctors Network.
Using telepractice to deliver early intervention for children with hearing loss
Length: 1-hour webinar
A webinar by eLume Online Therapy discussing the use of telepractice by practitioners.
Telepractice: Telepractice basics for SLPs
Length: 6-minute read
A webpage exploring the various considerations to make when introducing virtual delivery to your practice.
Ethical, responsible and sustainable international telepractice
Length: 41-minute podcast
Presented by Speech Pathology Australia, this podcast episode explores the ethical, responsible and sustainable use of telepractice.
Telehealth 2022
Length: 4-5 minute read
An article by Musculoskeletal Australia with information about how to use telepractice for consultations and the considerations to keep in mind, which practitioners can share with clients.
The use of telepractice in family and relationship services: A focus group exploration
Length: 28 pages
Report by Family and Relationship Services Australia (FRSA) that outlines research findings about the use and experiences of telepractice in the sector.
Covid-19 tips — building rapport with youth via telehealth
Length: 3 pages
Tips for setting the scene for telehealth, introducing telehealth, building rapport and keeping kids engaged.
A healthy balance — hybrid virtual care models for optimal patient experience
Length: 43 pages
An introduction to hybrid care models and key economic, human and technoogical considerations, and well as relevant resources.
How to plan and conduct telehealth sessions with children and their families
Length: 50 pages
Document by the World Health Organization provides practical advice on organising telehealth consultations with infants, children, adolescents and their carergivers or families.
The use of telepractice in the family and relationship services sector
Length: 23 pages
A document by AIFS about the evidence supporting telepractice in the relationship and family services sector and the implications of this for practice.
Telepractice preparedness checklist, informed consent form and evaluation Form
Length: Multi-page website
A website hosting a range of telepractice resources including preparedness checklist, informed consent form and evaluation form.
Strategies to virtually support and engage families of young children during COVID-19 (and beyond)
Length: 20 pages
Document by Child Trends that outlines research outcomes for assisting caregivers and teachers in engaging parents virtually.
Quick guide to getting started with telehealth in primary care
Length: 2 pages
A document by ACRRM including key points for getting started with telehealth, with links to further information.
TelePBS
Length: Multi-page website
A website hosting a range of resources on using telepractice, including documents, videos and podcasts, from the NDIS commission.
A focus on wellbeing
Length: 15-minute video
A video which explains some of the impacts on staff of using telepractice and how organisations can support staff wellbeing and performance. Hosted by Karitane.
Measures of success
Length: 15-minute video
A video which discusses how organisations can capture data that will help them tell the story of telepractice and inform continuing improvement. Hosted by Karitane.
Adapting service models
Length: 10-minute video
A video which provides direction to organisations making decisions about how to implement telepractice, and changes that may need to be considered. Hosted by Karitane.
Organisational readiness for telepractice
Length: 15-minute video
A video that presents a range of considerations to reduce barriers and increase uptake of telepractice within organisations. Hosted by Karitane.
Motivating teams to embrace telepractice
Length: 14-minute video
A video which talks through various ways of supporting telepractice implementation within an organisation. Hosted by Karitane.
Supporting a remote workforce
Length: 16-minute video
A video that covers how to manage a team that is working online, including building connection among team members and using supervision effectively. Hosted by Karitane.
Building capacity in teams
Length: 8-minute video
A video that discusses some considerations for managers and teams in continuing to develop staff skills, when working in a telepractice context. Hosted by Karitane.
Virtual groups
Length: 13-minute video
A video that explains how and when to use groups telepractice sessions, and the benefits that they can offer. Hosted by Karitane.
What families need to know about telepractice
Length: 2-page document
A PDF that describes the skills and practices a practitioner should apply to build and maintain effective working relationships with families.
Building partnerships with families over telepractice
Length: 7-minute video
A video that describes the skills and practices a practitioner should apply to build and maintain effective working relationships with families. Hosted by Karitane.
Reengaging disengaged clients
Length: 11-minute video
A video that describes ways practitioners can respond when families show reduced engagement with telepractice services. Hosted by Karitane.
Ways of working
Length: 9-minute video
A video that explains some key adaptations to apply when working by telepractice. It also includes a sheet with information that can be provided to families. Hosted by Karitane.
Beginning and ending a session
Length: Two 10-minute videos
Two brief videos explaining how to keep telepractice participants engaged by focusing on two critical points for relationship building – beginning and ending sessions. Hosted by Karitane.
Communicating over digital platforms
Length: 8-minute video
A video explaining key ideas for applying communication skills to telepractice. Hosted by Karitane.
Virtual home visiting strategies
Length: 55 minutes
A webinar for practitioners conducting virtual home visits with children and families.
Client-centred telepractice in community services
Length: 5-minute read
An article providing practitioners with insight into client perspectives of telepractice.
The use of telepractice in the family and relationship services sector
Length: 6-minute read
A paper outlining the enablers and barriers to success in telepractice, with evidence-informed suggestions for services. This paper is useful for practitioners in child, family and social service roles.
Using the SS-OO-PP-RR: Guiding home visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Length: 13 minutes
A discussion between three specialists about using a ‘SS-OO-PP-RR’ framework to guide home visits, that can be used in both face-to-face visits and telepractice sessions.
Using technology in service delivery to families, children and young people
Length: 20 pages
A paper exploring how technology can effectively be used to deliver services to families and children
How to do a high-quality virtual consultation
Length: 1 page
A document produced by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, useful for practitioners utilising telepractice for consultations with patients.
10 Strategies for engaging parents during tele intervention
Length: 4.5-minute read
A publication by Early Intervention Strategies for Success with strategies for early intervention therapists to engage with a parent or caregiver via telepractice, to create the best outcomes for parent and child.
Tele-intervention for early intervention
Length: 4-minute read
A document published by the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, for early childhood professionals who are new to telepractice or want more of a methodology to structure their session with clients.
Who might be suited to telepractice services and programs, and under what circumstances?
Length: 5-page digital form
A form developed by Parenting Research Centre that can be used to help guide practitioners in negotiating with a client about whether telepractice is a preferred or viable option.
Tips for early intervention telepractice
Length: 3-minute read
An article published by Thera Platform exploring how practitioners working with children can establish rapport at the beginning of a telepractice session.
Telepractice — a family guide and resource (Plumtree)
Length: 16 pages
A guide published by Plumtree including various short videos (ranging from 1-5 minutes) of parent and practitioner experiences using telepractice.
Online speech therapy (with guest Leanne Sherred)
Length: 46 minutes
A podcast episode discussing the pros and cons of online speech therapy sessions for children with special needs.
Toolkit for e-mental health implementation
Length: 114 pages
This is a toolkit created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada for practitioners working in health care.
The telehealth expert discussion panel
Length: 5 minute-read
Presented by a range of panellists skilled in online health delivery and telepractice, this presentation outlines how practitioners can engage safely and effectively with patients online.
Coaching parents on feeding techniques via telepractice
Length: 6 minute-read
Techniques used by a speech-language pathologist to adapt practice.
The case for telepractice: Should Hanen programs be offered to families online?
Length: 4 pages
This is a publication by The Hanen Centre for early childhood educators and therapists, providing insight into the uses of virtual technology in clinical practice. It presents adaptations that can be made to best yield success in telepractice.
Sharpening your telepractice tools
Length: 30 mins
Webinar by Reimagine Australia that explores methods for early childhood intervention practitioners to improve their practice when delivering services virtually.
Supporting children and families through telehealth
Length: 30 mins
An occupational therapist shares her experience of delivering telehealth services. This Emerging Minds podcast episode explores how to maximise ...
Family time — tips for using video chats
Length: 2 pages
A two-page PDF by the University of Sydney with recommendations for communicating with children via video chats.
I can parent too! Engaging virtually with families
Length: 60 mins
Released by the USA-based Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting collaborative and intended for family support professionals who work with parents with learning difficulties.
Welcoming families to mobile coaching
Length: 7 pages
Prepared by Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Centre, this tip-sheet was created for Early Intervention Providers using or transitioning to virtual modes of service delivery.
Early childhood intervention telehealth provider training webinar
Length: 55 mins
Presented by Little Lives ECI, this video is for early childhood intervention therapists and explores practitioners' roles and responsibilities when conducting telepractice.
Strategies for a “better than” in-person session
Length: 54 mins
Presented by Sweet Pea Paediatric Wellness, this video provides practical strategies and tips to create a video session which is equivalent to an in-person therapy session.
Using telepractice to deliver early childhood intervention services and supports
Length: 1.5 hours
This webinar from ECIA for early childhood intervention and allied health practitioners explores in detail how to adapt to telepractice in their work with children and their families and explains how to maintain a high quality of service when utilising this technology.
Telepractice myths
Length: 7 mins
A webinar that can be used by allied health therapists. It is a presentation of practical findings from a research study undertaken by the University of Sydney and Therapy Connect to bust myths about telepractice and shows the experiences of different therapists with virtual conferences.
Telepractice guidelines for early childhood intervention
Length: 20 pages
A guideline for early childhood intervention practitioners on the main principles practitioners should adopt to deliver quality telepractice to children and families they work with.
Supporting families during the pandemic: Four therapists share their wisdom
Length: 12 mins
In this webinar, ECTA Centre (US) explores the experiences of four therapists using telepractice, which is useful for other therapists who may want to use the technology .
Plan for success! Planning for virtual early childhood intervention sessions
Length: 1.5 hours
From ECIA for early childhood intervention practitioners. This webisode focuses on how practitioners should plan and what they should expect prior to telepractice sessions, as well as exploring what to do in the aftermath of a session with the child and family.
Helping children in care stay in contact with their birth families during COVID-19
Length: 4.5 minute-read
A short article published by AIFS (Australian Institute of Family Services) intended for out-of-home care caseworkers.
Telepractice for early childhood intervention practitioners
Length: 26 pages
A guide created by Reimagine Australia (formerly Early Childhood Intervention Australia) which outlines how to plan, undertake and follow up consultations with parents and their children through telepractice.
Telepractice for children with complex disability
Length: 8 pages
This resource provides a series of guidelines for allied health practitioners to consider when delivering virtual services to children with complex disabilities.
A practical guide to working with children and families through telehealth
Length: 10 mins watching, 5 mins reading
A video and text guide by Emerging Minds for intended use by practitioners working with children and families. It provides insight into how to prepare and conduct a session via telepractice.
Digital capabilities statement for social workers
Length: 5-10 mins each
British Association of Social Workers Webpage that links to various sections that indicate how and why social workers should develop skills in telepractice.
COVID-19 and early intervention: Evidence, challenges and risks relating to virtual and digital delivery
Length: 54 pages
A review from Early Intervention Foundation which provides insight into the evidence for various telepractice approaches.
Family team meetings: Guidance for facilitators during physical distancing
Length: 4 pages
Document produced by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (US) to guide child welfare practice when conducting remote family team conferences.