Resources
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Care for Kids’ Ears talking book
Presentation
The Care for Kids’ Ears – Strong hearing, strong start talking book explains the importance of ear health and getting regular ear checks.
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Care for Kids’ Ears – Strong hearing, strong start video
Story
The Care for Kids’ Ears – Strong hearing, strong start video shows teachers, parents and health care workers talk about the importance of ear health and getting regular ear checks.
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Care for Kids’ Ears – Strong hearing, strong start video, Auslan
Story
The Care for Kids’ Ears – Strong hearing, strong start video – with Auslan translation – shows teachers, parents and health care workers talk about the importance of ear health and getting regular ear checks.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Resource order form
Form
Use this form to order your free Care for Kids' Ears resources.
Care for Kids’ Ears – tissues
Digital image
You can order some free Care for Kids' Ears tissues to give to children and parents.
Care for Kids’ Ears – brochure rack
Digital image
You can order this free brochure rack to hold Care for Kids' Ears resources.
Otitis Media Guidelines pocket guide
Guideline
The Otitis Media Guidelines help health professionals deliver effective and appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with otitis media. This pocket guide provides images of various stages of otitis media. You can order a hard copy of this pocket guide for quick reference.
Otitis Media Guidelines
Guideline
The Otitis Media Guidelines help health professionals deliver effective and appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with otitis media. The guidelines are available online, or you can order a hard copy, which includes the guidelines, algorithm posters, and a pocket guide.
Care for Kids’ Ears – I love my ears stickers
Infographic
You can order some Care for Kids' Ears stickers that say 'I love my ears'. There are 48 stickers per sheet.
Care for Kids’ Ears – crayons
Digital image
You can order some free Care for Kids' Ears crayons to give to children.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Otitis media information booklet for health professionals
Brochure
This booklet explains how health professionals can use the Care for Kids’ Ears resources to help reduce ear disease and promote ear health messages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Flipchart for teachers and teachers’ aides
Presentation
This flipchart is for teachers and teachers’ aides of children up to Year 2. It helps them show their students how to recognise ear disease, and what they can do if their ears are sore. It uses a story and engaging questions to help guide the discussion.
Care for Kids’ Ears – My Ears A3 storybook
Brochure
This storybook is for parents, carers, teachers and early childhood groups to help teach kids about ear health. It follows the story of Ernie and Kathy, who has a sore ear, and how she got better.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Kathy and Ernie’s activity book
Brochure
This story and activity book teaches kids how to keep their ears healthy through the adventures of Kathy and Ernie’s story. It also has some fun activities.
Care for Kids’ Ears – A2 poster – Ear disease can cause loss of hearing
Poster
You can use this poster to advertise when special ear check events are available in a community. It has a space to write the name and contact details of the local health worker, nurse or doctor. It also has a link to more information.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Memory cards
Brochure
This memory card game provides parents, carers, teachers, early childhood groups and health workers with a fun tool to discuss ear health with kids. It helps teach why having healthy ears is important, what ear disease feels like, how to stay healthy and what kids should do if they have sore ears.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Photobook – Strong hearing strong start
Brochure
This book is for parents, carers, teachers, early childhood groups and health professionals caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. With a photo for each message, it illustrates the importance of healthy ears, the symptoms of ear disease, and how it can be prevented and treated.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Information booklet for teachers and teachers’ aides
Brochure
This booklet provides information for teachers and teachers’ aides about ear disease, including the risks of not treating ear infections, how to help care for kids’ ears, and key messages when talking to parents and carers.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Parents and carers booklet
Brochure
This booklet helps parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids understand ear disease, including how to prevent it, symptoms, and what to do about it.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Otitis media consultation tool for health professionals
Brochure
This document provides health professionals with easy-to-understand information about ear health that they can share with parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids. It helps explain symptoms of ear diseases, how to prevent it, and what to do if their child has a sore ear.
Care for Kids’ Ears – Information booklet for early childhood groups
Brochure
This booklet provides information for early childhood groups about ear disease, including the risks of not treating ear infections, how to help care for kids’ ears, and key messages when talking to parents and carers.
Other resources
You can also use the PLUM and HATS tools to identify hearing and talking difficulties in children.
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