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We are seeking to support service providers to make the most of digital technologies in delivering parenting support. This curated list of high-quality resources, developed in Australia and internationally, will be updated as new resources are identified or produced that meet the criteria for inclusion.
Resources have been grouped into six categories, as listed below. Click on ‘Show all’ to see all resources, or click on the category to see relevant resources.
Length: 2 pages
High-level overview exploring the clinician’s role in the therapy discussion via telepractice.
Length: 29 pages
An ebook for therapists, or other practitioners to learn about telehealth for their service delivery.
Length: 2 pages
A series of ideas for practitioners to use with families and children, based on the toys and resources available to them.
Length: 21 pages
Project report developed by the University of Sydney that outlines practitioner experience in implementing family-centred telepractice.
Length: 5 pages
A comprehensive checklist designed to help you prepare yourself and your practice to conduct telehealth consultations.
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.
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.
Length: 11 pages
A guide that can be used by speech-language pathologists as well as other practitioners who use telepractice.
Length: 3 pages
Practices to complete prior to a virtual session and in the follow-up. By NSW Rural Doctors Network.
Length: 1-hour webinar
A webinar by eLume Online Therapy discussing the use of telepractice by practitioners.
Length: 6-minute read
A webpage exploring the various considerations to make when introducing virtual delivery to your practice.
Length: 41-minute podcast
Presented by Speech Pathology Australia, this podcast episode explores the ethical, responsible and sustainable use of telepractice.
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.
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.
Length: 3 pages
Tips for setting the scene for telehealth, introducing telehealth, building rapport and keeping kids engaged.
Length: 43 pages
An introduction to hybrid care models and key economic, human and technoogical considerations, and well as relevant resources.
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.
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.
Length: Multi-page website
A website hosting a range of telepractice resources including preparedness checklist, informed consent form and evaluation form.
Length: 20 pages
Document by Child Trends that outlines research outcomes for assisting caregivers and teachers in engaging parents virtually.
Length: 2 pages
A document by ACRRM including key points for getting started with telehealth, with links to further information.
Length: Multi-page website
A website hosting a range of resources on using telepractice, including documents, videos and podcasts, from the NDIS commission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Length: 14-minute video
A video which talks through various ways of supporting telepractice implementation within an organisation. Hosted by Karitane.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Length: 11-minute video
A video that describes ways practitioners can respond when families show reduced engagement with telepractice services. Hosted by Karitane.
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.
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.
Length: 8-minute video
A video explaining key ideas for applying communication skills to telepractice. Hosted by Karitane.
Length: 55 minutes
A webinar for practitioners conducting virtual home visits with children and families.
Length: 5-minute read
An article providing practitioners with insight into client perspectives of telepractice.
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.
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.
Length: 20 pages
A paper exploring how technology can effectively be used to deliver services to families and children
Length: 1 page
A document produced by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, useful for practitioners utilising telepractice for consultations with patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Length: 16 pages
A guide published by Plumtree including various short videos (ranging from 1-5 minutes) of parent and practitioner experiences using telepractice.
Length: 46 minutes
A podcast episode discussing the pros and cons of online speech therapy sessions for children with special needs.
Length: 114 pages
This is a toolkit created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada for practitioners working in health care.
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.
Length: 6 minute-read
Techniques used by a speech-language pathologist to adapt practice.
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.
Length: 30 mins
Webinar by Reimagine Australia that explores methods for early childhood intervention practitioners to improve their practice when delivering services virtually.
Length: 30 mins
An occupational therapist shares her experience of delivering telehealth services. This Emerging Minds podcast episode explores how to maximise ...
Length: 2 pages
A two-page PDF by the University of Sydney with recommendations for communicating with children via video chats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
Length: 4.5 minute-read
A short article published by AIFS (Australian Institute of Family Services) intended for out-of-home care caseworkers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Length: 54 pages
A review from Early Intervention Foundation which provides insight into the evidence for various telepractice approaches.
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.
Each resource has fully satisfied the first two essential criteria, and achieved a total score of at least three points across the desirable criteria (with a rating of ‘absent’ earning 0 points, ‘partially met’ earning 1 point and ‘fully met’ earning 2 points).