The top five concerns raised by CALD female
children and young people included:
1. Mental health concerns resulting from
COVID-19
2. Impacts on family life
3. Education impacts
4. Social isolation
5. Changes to plans and usual activities.
The top five concerns raised by CALD male children
and young people included:
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Impacts on family life
Changes to plans and usual activities
Education impacts/ Social isolation
Mental health concerns resulting from
COVID-19
• Changes to essential services and supports/
Experiences of racism related to COVID-19.
Impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people who contact Kids Helpline • 2020 • 17