The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every area of our lives – our health, family and school life and ability to engage in cultural practices. It is normal for children to feel things like anxiety, distress and fear. Some children and young people may feel grief and loss for how things used to be, particularly as they are unsure when things will go back to ‘normal’.

While COVID-19 has changed ways of being and doing, it has not changed ways of knowing. It is important that through this time, we help keep their cultural knowledge strong. While physically distancing, it is more important than ever that we help our kids to remain socially, emotionally and culturally connected.

Watch: How do I look after me and my family’s wellbeing during COVID-19?

Birdie and the Virus has been designed to support the health and wellbeing of young children, their parents and families, during the COVID-19 pandemic. View flipbook.

One way to look after yourself when you’re sad, angry, worried or upset, is by doing something calm and cheerful like colouring in. Download colouring book.

Fun with Birdie is an activity book for young children who have been affected by a natural disaster or disruptive event.
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For more games and activities, visit the Birdie’s Tree website.