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Helping Children

Recourses for parents, carers and children to be smart and prepared, not scared.

How to talk to children about bushfire

A helpful guide designed to equip parents with strategies to navigate some of the difficult discussions about bushfires.

Produced in partnership with Plan International and child psychologist Karen Young.

Download the PDF HERE

Bushfire books for children

The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare by Polly Marsden (text); Chris Nixon (illus.) (2020)

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires. There is comfort in knowing that clever people, like meteorologists and firefighters, keep a constant watch for fire. And children can play their part by learning ‘what to do if a bushfire is ever nearby’.

More age appropriate book recommendations HERE

What role will you play in a bushfire emergency?