Resources
Fact Sheets
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School Attendance
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Transition & Change
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Mental Health
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Bullying
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Resilience
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Useful Articles
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What You Do If You Have A Child With School-refusal Difficulties?
• Remain calm - try not to let your child see that you are worried or frustrated. • Listen to your child and encourage him/her to share his/her feelings. • Don't dismiss your child's feelings - everyone is afraid sometimes. • Talk to your child's teacher about the difficulties being experienced. Explore what assistance the school can provide. • Arrange for your child to have a medical check-up if he or she reports persistent physical complaints, such as nausea, headaches, stomach aches or diarrhea. These are often associated with anxiety. • Seek assistance through the school counsellor or a therapist experienced in dealing with medication that reduces anxiety and treats school refusal 
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Additional Resources
Every day Counts
The Victorian Government have launched the 'Every Day Counts' campaign to raise awareness about the importance of school attendance.
