Month: July 2020

Even adults are finding it hard to get their heads around the new “normal” – so how can you help your child understand how and why the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives?

Below are selection of downloadable e-books exploring practical ways young children can avoid infection and transmission and have a better understanding of the current restrictions and condition we live in.

 

Coronavirus: A Book for Children

Written in consultation with an infectious diseases specialist and illustrated by Axel Scheffler of The Gruffalo, this nonfiction picture book offers children information about transmission, symptoms and the possibility of a cure, reassuring readers that doctors and scientists are working on developing a vaccine.

DOWNLOAD E-BOOK HERE

 

My Hero is You! How kids can fight COVID-19

 

“My Hero is You”, a story developed for and by children around the world, offers a way for children and parents to together think about the questions the pandemic raises. Designed to be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children, the story was shaped by more than 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world who took the time to share how they are coping with the impact of COVID-19.

The project was developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, and supported by global, regional and country based experts, in addition to parents, caregivers, teachers and children in 104 countries.

DOWNLOAD E-BOOK HERE

 

The Princess in Black and the Case of the Coronavirus

Written by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, The Princess in Black and the Case of the Coronavirus is about Princess Magnolia who enlists children to help with a problem she cannot defeat alone: here, of course, that problem is coronavirus. The Princess in Black shows a deft use of humour to introduce children to complex ideas in a familiar and friendly manner.

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A Message from Corona

​Written by Charity Tedder, A Message from Corona explains how the virus has travelled around the world and why hand-washing, social distancing and lockdown are so vital. It’s clear and informative and can be read to young children or self-read by ages 6-7 and above.

DOWNLOAD E-BOOK HERE 

 

Staying Home

Written by Sally Nicholls and Viviane Schwarz, Staying Home is based on a family of raccoons go through a day in lockdown – there’s no school, no nursery, no work outside the home, but lots of hand-washing, time together, a daily walk and lots of questions about what’s happening (and when it’s going to end). A wonderful and warm way to explain to the youngest members of your family how they’re doing their part to save lives just by staying home, Staying Home might become a new favourite read, even after this crisis is over.

DOWNLOAD E-BOOK HERE

 

COVIBOOK 

Written by Manuela Molina, this is a child-friendly book that can be used by parents and teachers when talking to children about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It was created for families and educators all over the world, and is intended to support and reassure children under the age of 7. It is an invitation to families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current situation. The book is not a scientific tool, but based on fantasy and imagination with space for children’s own drawings.

DOWNLOAD E-BOOK HERE

DPV Health is firmly committed to protecting the safety of its clients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DPV Health is adhering to all federal and state government public health directives which guide our pandemic response and our daily infection prevention approach.

In addition to the standard practices of hand hygiene and physical distancing, all staff are provided with medical grade Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to provide the required infection transmission protection.

Staff and clients are now required to wear a mask when attending a DPV Health service. All persons entering DPV Health services must complete a COVID-19 risk screen to help ensure we identify potential risks and manage them appropriately.

DPV Health has a detailed risk management response for all suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases which is based upon published health guidelines for health care and community services.

Over the previous month we have supported several employees who have received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. In each instance our risk management response has been rapidly enacted including a full disinfectant clean of the DPV Health site attended by the staff member, comprehensive assessment and management of potential close contacts if the staff member attended a DPV Health site whilst deemed infectious, and close case management with the Department of Health and Human Services’ public health response unit.

The risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic affect us all in different ways. Being on the front line, the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce is of upmost importance. DPV Health has a range of support measures in place to help staff maintain optimal mental health and wellbeing including online self-care and relaxation activities, regular communication and updates and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

The safety of our clients and staff is our highest priority. In these unprecedented times, we extend our warmest thanks to the community for its support to our team during this time.

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DPV Health is a not-for-profit organisation that offers exceptional health, disability and social services to people of all ages across the cities of Hume and Whittlesea. As one of Victoria’s largest & most comprehensive community health organisations, DPV Health provides an extensive range of medical, dental, allied health, paediatric, disability, mental health and programs to support vulnerable people.