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Birdie and the big sickness
Birdie's friends are all sick, but doctors and nurses are there to help. A story for young children about illness in the community. Playing a therapeutic game or reading a story with a caring adult can help a young child work through the scary experiences and 'big feelings'. There's information for parents and carers too.
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- Organisation:
- Queensland Government
- Topic:
- Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- QLD
- Published:
- December 2020
- Last reviewed:
- February 2024