An innovative new publication is helping Australian children deal with the various personal issues caused by family separations, by examining the ways Australian bush animals raise their young.

Bidge’s Mob, is beautifully written and illustrated by Gaye Dell especially for Australian children (and their parents) to tackle separation issues in a unique and very Australian way.

The book was launched by the Attorney General, The Hon Robert McClelland and is set to become an invaluable resource for families and professional support services alike.

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what others are saying about Bidge's Mob

The Honorable Robert McClelland officially launched Bidge’s Mob in Sydney, Nov. 09.

"This book shows how important the extended family is when a family faces separation. It helps children see different kinds of family structures by drawing examples from the Australian bush. Interesting, entertaining and comforting all at the same time. Well done."

—The Honorable Robert McClelland, Attorney General


“Every year we see over 50,000 families dealing with separation...Bidge's Mob will be a powerful tool to help the children of these families navigate through this difficult time.”

—Rachel Evans, Exec Manager Interrelate.


"Interrelate continues to support the development of cutting-edge resources for families in crisis..."

—Colin Adams, IFC Board Chairman
 



 

“The idea of showing different familiy types to children by talking about Bush animals, just jumped off the page at me.”

—ABC Radio FM Nth Tasmania


“Beautifully illustrated and the positive message very sensitively written. Very impressive."

— ABC Radio FM Sunshine Coast


“The story follows an aboriginal child who goes for a visit with his grandfather and extended family in the country, and learns about the many different kinds of animal families and support structures used for raising their young.”
 

—Karen Morris, CEO Interrelate Family Centres.


“Absolutely beautifully written and illustrated. The author got right inside the child’s head.”

—ABC Radio FM Morning Ride

 

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Bidge's gallery

 

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about the author

Gaye Dell

Contact Gaye

Resides on Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
Duel Australian/U.S.A. citizen
Resided in Florida 1976-2004
Greatest achievement?
First-time mother at 45 years

The Writer:

Bidge’s Mob
400+ Questions Kids Have about Relationships
The Listeners Get two Homes
The Listeners go to a Family Centre

The Listeners go to Counselling
The Listeners get a Parenting Plan
The Listeners go to the Contact Centre
Co-wrote 500+ Questions Kids Have about Sex, expected to be launched in March 2010
Other Resources Gaye has created: Kids Activities, for Service Providers

The Scholar:

Bachelor of Arts-Fine Arts, Victoria, Australia. Majored in Photography
Bachelor of Education, Victoria, Australia.
Bachelor of Arts-Interdisciplinary Degree (Drawing/Creative writing),FLA., U.S.A.

The Teacher:

Taught secondary level art, PE at Preston Technical School, Vic., Aus. 4 years
Taught primary & secondary level Art & PE at Lowther Hall private college, Vic., Aus. 3 years
Taught University level Graphic Design, FLA, USA. 5 years

Business owner/Graphic Designer

Ad Agency partnership, NSW, Australia. 1 year
Ad Agency sole ownership, FLA, USA. 21years

Marketing Manager-Interrelate:

Invited to join Interrelate Family Centres team, July 2006
Established ifc branding, converted exisiting material and maintain
Responsible for all on-going graphic design and web
Create resources for in-house use and retail sales

...and in the olden days of yore...an Athlete:

5 times Australian champion in both 100 & 200m hurdles (1971-6)
Held world’s fastest time for 18 months for 200m hurdles (1974-5)
Represented Australia in Commonwealth Games in Christchurch resulting in silver medal in
100m hurdles (1974)
Represented Australia in Montreal Olympics (1976)
Represented University of Florida on full track scholarship, 4 years (1977-81)
Indoor 60m hurdles US champion (1980)

 

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