Here are some practical suggestions to help support your child’s recovery:

• Check in with your child regularly and set goals with them.
• Involve your child in conversations and decisions that impact them.
• Remain patient and work towards small gains rather than pushing your child to get better quickly.
• Remember your child is a child first, patient second. Keep things fun!
• Make sure your child understands their rights and what to do if they are worried about something.
• If your child does tell you about a concern or an issue, take it seriously and make sure you report it to the TAC if you’re concerned.
• Monitor any changes in your child’s needs or behaviors, and let the TAC or your child’s care team know if you’re concerned.
• Look after yourself so that you can look after your child and the rest of your family. If you think your other children are having difficulties coping, there are other organisations that can help (listed below).

Kidsafe Victoria provides helpful information for supporting your child after serious injury.

Common injuries and treatments for children

The Royal Children’s Hospital has a range of helpful fact sheets on child-related injuries, tests and treatments.