Birdie’s Tree supports the mental health and resilience of expectant and new parents, babies and young children through natural disasters and disruptive events. The Birdie’s Tree universal resources are a suite of colourful, child-friendly resources to help families prepare for, cope with and recover from such events.
The online games help children learn about weather, natural hazards and emergency management; explore the ‘big feelings’ that go with these situations; and develop confidence to prepare, cope and recover. Parents, teachers, carers, emergency responders and health professionals can get more support through information and resources linked to the website. Birdie’s Tree resources can be freely accessed by computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The Queensland Government via the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service has published the following award winning Birdie's stories series for children. The stories include:
Birdie and the Virus
Birdie and the fire
Birdie and the cyclone
Birdie and the flood
Birdie and the earthquake
Birdie and the very hot day
Birdie and the Big Sickness
Birdie and the drought
Relaxing with Birdie
Fun with Birdie.
There’s information for parents and carers too. Come and meet Birdie and Mr Frog!
Learn about the Birdie's Tree resources including storybooks, games, information and resources, and early childhood curriculum.
2020 Resilient Australia National Award Winner
Birdie's Tree universal resources: Growing together through natural disasters,
Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health National Project
Birdie’s Tree supports the mental health and resilience of expectant and new parents, babies and young children through natural disasters and disruptive events. The Birdie’s Tree universal resources are a suite of colourful, child-friendly resources to help families prepare for, cope with and recover from such events. With over 8 storybooks, Birdie and Mr Frog cope with flood, fire, cyclone, earthquake, drought, heat wave, community illness and pandemic.
The online games help children learn about weather, natural hazards and emergency management; explore the ‘big feelings’ that go with these situations; and develop confidence to prepare, cope and recover. Parents, teachers, carers, emergency responders and health professionals can get more support through information and resources linked to the website. Birdie’s Tree resources can be freely accessed by computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Birdie and the Virus - A virus has made Birdie’s friends sick! Birdie feels lonely and worried. What if everyone stays sick forever? A story for young children about recovering from a virus. The Birdie and the Virus storybook is also available as an animated video and sing-along to help children understand the importance of hand hygiene and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Birdie and the drought - A terrible drought means Birdie has to leave her home and friends. A story for young children about getting through hard times.
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Birdie and the cyclone - A big wind blows away Birdie’s nest! A story for young children about recovering from cyclones.
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Birdie and the fire -Birdie and her friends have to get away from a bushfire. A story for young children about recovering from fires.
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Birdie and the flood - It rains so much, Birdie and Mr Frog have to get away from the rising water. A story for young children about recovering from floods.
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Birdie and the very hot day - Birdie and the Very Hot Day: It’s so hot, Birdie and Mr Frog have to find ways to cool down and feel better. A story for young children about coping with heatwaves.
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Birdie and the earthquake - Birdie and her friends take shelter from an earthquake. A story for young children about recovering from earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Birdie and the Virus - A virus has made Birdie’s friends sick! Birdie feels lonely and worried. What if everyone stays sick forever? A story for young children about recovering from a virus. The Birdie and the Virus storybook is also available as an animated video and sing-along to help children understand the importance of hand hygiene and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Birdie and the drought - A terrible drought means Birdie has to leave her home and friends. A story for young children about getting through hard times.
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Birdie and the cyclone - A big wind blows away Birdie’s nest! A story for young children about recovering from cyclones.
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Birdie and the fire -Birdie and her friends have to get away from a bushfire. A story for young children about recovering from fires.
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Birdie and the flood - It rains so much, Birdie and Mr Frog have to get away from the rising water. A story for young children about recovering from floods.
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Birdie and the very hot day - Birdie and the Very Hot Day: It’s so hot, Birdie and Mr Frog have to find ways to cool down and feel better. A story for young children about coping with heatwaves.
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Birdie and the earthquake - Birdie and her friends take shelter from an earthquake. A story for young children about recovering from earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Birdie and the Virus - A virus has made Birdie’s friends sick! Birdie feels lonely and worried. What if everyone stays sick forever? A story for young children about recovering from a virus. The Birdie and the Virus storybook is also available as an animated video and sing-along to help children understand the importance of hand hygiene and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Birdie and the drought - A terrible drought means Birdie has to leave her home and friends. A story for young children about getting through hard times.
