Other Links to Worthy Experts

Check out Science of the Surf. You will find all things rip and surf here with Dr. Riptide.

Buy the Book Links

Love Verityville and want to keep up to date with the local characters? Then shop local and support our local retailers – buy your copy from one of these wonderful businesses:
Laugh and Learn
Humble Beginnings
Creatif Hair
Hills Butcher
The Deli on Moverly

Health Links

Do you have concerns for yourself or a loved one with regard to healthy attitudes to body image or eating disorders??

Support links in Australia:
The Butterfly Foundation
National Eating Disorders Collaboration
Support link in New Zealand
Support link in USA
Support link in Canada
Support link in UK

Other health links

Australia

Centre for Clinical Interventions: This is a very useful set of modules with resources for those with eating disorders. Clear comprehensive and easy to follow the infopax are designed to be used sequentially and there is information worksheets and suggested activities in each module.

The Lowdown has information on anxiety, depression, relationships, identity and school life.

Youthline has lots of support options including free phone and text services, email, online chatting and face to face. It also has a range of quizzes and advice on how to help friends.

SPARX is a fantasy game to help manage stress, anxiety and depression.

Common Ground for families to help support themselves and teenagers with mental health issues.

Maudsley Parents: is an organisation providing support and online resources for families.

Dental Associates of North Virginia: has an excellent resource page about eating disorders with multiple links included. Well worth a look at this site

Drug Rehab: provides information and answers for people fighting addiction.
Their page on eating disorders provides information clearly, succinctly and without bias.

DrugRehab Connections: are a group of individuals who want to help those battling addiction by finding them the help they need. Their resources page has links to

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms website: provides information about the different types of palsy that exist along with the causes, symptoms, treatment and some discussions around birth injury. There is an extensive list of resources and a news section connecting the reader to a network of support on their website. A very comprehensive website.

Special Links for Special Needs

This section has been included with the help of Linda from Caring4OurKids
Legal Resources for Special Needs
Keeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling
Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
Teacher Resources for Special Needs
Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs
Disability and Credit Scores
Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
Financial Planning for Special Needs
Tuck Sleep
Hire A Helper – House Modifications for Children With a Disability
Tenants Rights and Housing Assistance for the Disabled
Managing Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
Transition to Adulthood: Home Remodeling for Young Adults with Special Needs
Special Needs Checklist: How Disability-Friendly is Your City?
Vocational Training for Adults with Special Needs