Explore your health questions, concerns and curiosities with It Can’t Hurt To Ask, the new myth-busting podcast from Queensland Health.  

Featuring interviews with expert clinicians from across Queensland, this podcast takes a deep dive into your curly health questions. Season one focuses on all things blood. From bruises to blood donation, menstruation to mozzie-borne viruses, learn more about your health, inside and out.

Stream the latest episodes on your favourite podcast app or watch on the Queensland Health YouTube channel. New episodes drop weekly. 

&lt;p&gt;How do you prepare your child — and yourself — for one of the biggest parenting milestones so far: starting school?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the final episode of &lt;em&gt;Parents&#039; Group&lt;/em&gt;, season 4 of &lt;em&gt;It Can’t Hurt To Ask&lt;/em&gt; by Queensland Health. This week, your hosts Steph, Alex and Caitlin talk about what it means to send your little one off to school, whether they’re ready, whether &lt;em&gt;you’re&lt;/em&gt; ready, or whether you&#039;re still figuring that out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re joined by clinical nurse, Mel, who shares what school readiness really looks like (spoiler: it’s not about counting to 100) and how to navigate everything from routines and emotional independence to your own feelings of grief, pride and identity shifts as a parent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll also hear from Chris and Hannah as they thoughtfully prepare their daughter, who has ADHD, for her first year at school, and reflect on what they’ve learned along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental wellbeing, support is available. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In an emergency always call Triple Zero (000).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The following services can provide help and counselling to you in non-emergency situations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.qld.gov.au/health/contacts/advice/13health&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;13HEALTH&lt;/a&gt;: call 13 43 25 84 and talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline&lt;/a&gt;: call 1800 822 436 to speak with a trained counsellor about the first year of your child’s life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.parentline.com.au/about/counselling&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Parentline&lt;/a&gt;: call 1300 301 300 for advice and counselling about any issue that affects you as a parent. Available from 6am to midnight AEST, 7 days a week.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.panda.org.au/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)&lt;/a&gt;: contact PANDA on 1300 726 306 or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.panda.org.au/chat&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;chat online&lt;/a&gt; if you or your partner are feeling depressed, or you are struggling after the birth of your child.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Available from Monday to Friday, 9am–7pm.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mensline.org.au/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;MensLine Australia&lt;/a&gt;: call 1300 789 978 if you’re a man and have family or relationship concerns. Available 24 hours a day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Lifeline&lt;/a&gt;: call 13 11 14 (24 hours a day) if you are experiencing a personal crisis or chat to a counsellor online. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.beyondblue.org.au/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Beyond Blue&lt;/a&gt;: call 1300 22 463 for broad mental wellbeing support or speak to a counsellor online. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/our-work/connecting2u&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Connecting2u&lt;/a&gt;: sign up for free text messages, support, info and tips for during pregnancy and after you have your baby.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://forwhenhelpline.org.au/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;ForWhen&lt;/a&gt;: call 1300 24 23 22. Available Monday – Friday 9.00am–4.30pm. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sms4dads.com.au&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;SMS4DADS&lt;/a&gt;: sign up for free text messages, support, info and tips – for dads and dads-to-be.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://raisingchildren.net.au/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Raising Children Network&lt;/a&gt;: offers ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-en/triple-p/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Triple P – Positive Parenting Program&lt;/a&gt;: free parenting courses for parents and carers of children under...

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