Watch the Play School series 'Everyday Helpers' on the ABC Kids app or the ABC iview website.
From the Fire and Rescue Services to paramedics and the SES, our 'Everyday Helpers' play a vital role in ensuring community safety and care.
In this empowering new series, Play School team up with Australian Red Cross and The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR). With the help of some very special guests from the emergency services, we share early childhood safety messages relevant during times of emergency.
Through imaginary play, stories and song, Play School explore ways children can maintain a sense of agency, even during very challenging times.
VIDEO: Everyday Helpers featured in this series discuss the role of Everyday Helpers in our community and their experience of appearing on Play School.
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- ABC Kids listen article and Play School Emergency Pillowcase video: How to Prepare Kids for Emergencies.
- ABC Kids Early Education video: How to Talk to Kids About Emergencies with child psychologist Nicola Palfrey.
ABC Kids Early Education Educator Reflection: How to help children deal with trauma and grief after bushfire crisis with child psychologist Nicola Palfrey.
ABC Kids listen ‘News Time’ stories
Each of these podcasts includes a story that relates to themes in ‘Everyday Helpers'.
Fire
- Mountain climbing friends and Sunshine the koala
- Yabun Festival and raining carrots
- Microbats and Lunar New Year
- Delivery dogs and an underwater museum
- Lunar New Year
- Punk turtles and Paralympic school sports
Flood
Storm
Volunteering
- Mountain climbing friends and Sunshine the koala
- The Midnight Zone and Ecuadorian llama racing
- Lollipop Dog
- Dog rescue
- Lunar New Year
Visiting the Emergency Room
More ABC Kids shows exploring the role of Everyday Helpers
- Life Guards – Kangaroo Beach
- Fire Fighters – Fireman Sam
- Various safety messages – Team Rescue