Helping your kids cope with the pandemic

Going back to normal school life can be an exciting or anxious time for children after the summer holidays.

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Research by the Kids Helpline in May last year showed that 39 percent of callers from younger teens said they felt anxious or worried about returning to school and a normal work life.

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For the latest Australian government update and advice on COVID-19, visit www.australia.gov.au .

Call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 for more information on coronavirus.

For emotional support targeting children and young people under the age of 25, call Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800.

  

If you need language help, call the national translating and interpreting service on 13 14 50 and ask for your designated service.