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Melbourne photographer Saville Coble & Zephyr Creative have published a coffee table book which captures Elvis Presley impersonators at the annual Elvis Festival in Parkes, New South Wales. Thirty years after his death the King of Rock 'n' Roll lives on in these amazing photographs of Elvis impersonators in all their rhinestone glory. Every aspect of the production of this book has been generously donated with all the proceeds going directly to support a Mirabel child. All monies raised from the proceeds of this book go directly to support a Mirabel child.
We're celebrating our Music, Mirth and Mayhem XII show with a comedy gift pack. Purchase a copy of Laughing Stock and we'll include a tea towel to use whilst cooking our Comedy Chefs recipes! Since our conception, musicians and comedians have been instrumental in the growth of Mirabel. Laughing Stock - Comedy Chefs for Mirabel represents yet another joyous collaboration between performers and Mirabel and features some of the biggest names in Australian comedy. Despite hectic schedules, the Comedy Chefs found time to show off their skills in the kitchen, imbuing their recipes with the same unpredictable imagination of their routines. This must have coffee table cookbook follows on from our popular 'Rock Chefs for Mirabel'.
We're celebrating our Music, Mirth and Mayhem XII show with a Rock 'n' Roll gift pack. Purchase a copy of Rock Chefs for Mirabel and we'll include a tea towel to use whilst cooking our Rock Chefs recipes! Edited by Tracee Hutchison and produced by Chris Christodoulou, 'Rock Chefs for Mirabel' features over 30 Australian musicians who have swapped the stage for a starring role in their kitchens and shared their favourite recipes for the cause. From Tex Perkins' Ugly Ol' Olio to Judith Durham's Red Salad and Tofu and Mandawuy Yunupingu's Sandbaked Stingray, this book is a rare insight into some of Australia's biggest stars. Take a look at our framed and signed Rock Chefs photos to purchase a unique picture of your favourite musician.
June 2006 saw the completion of more than two years work with the launch of Jane Rowe's biography, The Damage Undone. Author Bernadette Clohesy beautifully captures Jane's colourful past and her desire to make a difference that ultimately led to the founding of Mirabel. The gift pack includes one of our Mirabel Collection tea towels with each copy of this book.
‘Rainbow of Feelings’ is a snapshot into the journey of many Mirabel children with their artwork providing us with a glimpse of their initial turmoil and sadness through to their restored sense of hope and belonging. This book provides the reader with a clear insight into the tumultuous issues faced by these families and the devastating, far-reaching effect illicit drug addiction has on loved ones. It is a book that illustrates how emotions have a universal language and need no translation.
The development of kinship families (families where children are being raised by extended family members or family friends) due to the death or abandonment of parents involved in illicit drug use has created a marginalised group of families that seem to have been overlooked by government policy and program development within Australia and possibly throughout the world. This paper examines many of the issues related to kinship care with reference to studies that have taken place internationally. Kinship care is explored in the context of child welfare and child protection and the grief experiences of both children and their kinship carers is discussed. A review is provided of the parenting, financial and legal matters that affect kinship families. Future directions for supporting kinship families are also discussed in some detail.
View this publication online The Effects of Parental Drug Use - Children in Kinship Care
'When the Children Arrive...' was written specifically to assist kinship carers address and identify some of the issues and concerns that may arise in this situation. It recognises the impact of taking on the care of these children and the ramifications of a loved one’s substance abuse. Over the years Mirabel has encountered many families from a range of heartbreaking experiences. Their stories of hardship and grief have many commonalities and it is these shared experiences and questions that are touched on in the book. This information, combined with a list of relevant agencies and services located throughout Australia, aims to offer practical advice and emotional reassurance to these families.
Free copies of this national book are available by contacting Mirabel.
This paper provides an overview of the existing research available on the effects of parental illicit drug use on children, with particular regard to the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of children. Specific consideration is given to the role of child protection services in Australia and the trend to reunify and preserve families. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is discussed in relation to parental drug use, as are the commonalities found with other marginalised groups in the community, specifically parents experiencing mental health issues or intellectual disability.
View this publication online Parental Drug Use - The Bigger Picture
The development of kinship families (families where children are being raised by extended family members or family friends) due to the death or abandonment of parents involved in illicit drug use has created a marginalised group of families that seem to have been overlooked by government policy and program development within Australia and possibly throughout the world. This paper examines many of the issues related to kinship care with reference to studies that have taken place internationally. Kinship care is explored in the context of child welfare and child protection and the grief experiences of both children and their kinship carers is discussed. A review is provided of the parenting, financial and legal matters that affect kinship families. Future directions for supporting kinship families are also discussed in some detail.
View this publication online Parental Drug Use - A Recent Phenomenon
And that's when it all started. Or, should I say, that's when it all ended. At that moment it felt like our normal family fell apart…'
Mirabel is excited to announce the release of its latest book, Max & Tyra, which describes the challenges of children living in kinship care from a child's perspective. Max & Tyra tells the story of two children coming to terms with the loss of their mother due to illicit drug use and their experiences living with their Nan.
This book has been written to help vulnerable children to make sense of their world and normalise their circumstances. It is hoped that it will help to initiate dialogue between kinship carers and their children and provide a safe place from which to explore the stigma often associated with kinship care and parental drug use.
To order your free copy (postage and handling costs may apply) of Max & Tyra, email your name and address to Mirabel or contact us on 03 9527 9422.
Three days of peace, love and mud.For those who can still remember, and those who can't, we take pleasure in announcing a very special offer. To commemorate Woodstock's 40th anniversary, we have a limited number of gift packs. They include the lavishly illustrated book, 'Woodstock: Three Days That Rocked The World'. Each copy has been personally signed by Woodstock's stage announcer, the legendary Chip Monck. As well, there's a full-colour facsimile of the original ticket, and a 11"X 9" photograph of the event by Chip, which he has also signed. Remember, this offer is strictly limited, so we suggest you act soon. OK? Groovy.These gift packs are available for just $100 each. Click here to order your Woodstock Gift Pack.
