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The Children and Youth Health Practice Manual, Queensland Health (2021) outlines best practice for services. The appendix has assessment forms relevant to Child and Youth Mental Health and Eating Disorders.

NDIS Early Childhood Approach provides useful guidelines for the sector. 

 

'Forever Young', Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin, Mindil Beach Sunset  Children enjoying holidays at the beach

"'Forever Young', Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin, Mindil Beach Sunset" by WanderingtheWorld (www.ChrisFord.com) is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

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Queensland Health (2021) Children and Youth Health Practice Manual (revised) https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/PDF/qcycn/cy-prac-manual-pt1.pdf  

NDIS Early Childhood Approach Early childhood approach - guide for health professionals

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