Woodslane Health

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Woodslane Health!

We wish you all a joyful holiday season filled with peace, happiness and many great books!

We’ll be taking a short break this holiday season from Wednesday the 24th of December and reopening on Monday the 5th of January 2026.

We look forward to an exciting year of new publications and continuing to share great stories with you in 2026!

#2026

19/12/2025

Meet Sadie and Charlie - two big hearted kids with big, busy minds!

These sweet and empowering stories celebrate creativity, confidence and the beautifully unique ways children with ADHD see the world. Perfect for families and educators who want to lift kids up and help them shine 📚✨

Publisher: Magination Press

17/12/2025

Re-Writing Social Care 🌼

Explore how the language we use in social care and social work reflects our values, influences our actions, and ultimately shapes the experiences of the people we support.

It's a call to rethink our words, rehumanise our practice, and rewrite the story of social care with compassion, dignity and humanity at its heart.

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

15/12/2025

Children & Digital Mental Health 📱

As the new social media regulations soon come into effect for under 16s, this book is here to break down everything from gaming and social media, fake news, trolling, online safety and more.

Parents, Guardians and Professionals will be equip with the knowledge to have informed conversations with young people as we navigate a new era of digital landscapes.

Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd

12/12/2025

Ready to lead in sport and esports?

These new powerful texts from Human Kinetics are here to deliver cutting edge knowledge, examples and tools every future industry leader needs!

Esports Business Management 2/e is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide that equips students and professionals with the essential knowledge, skills and industry insights needed to succeed in the rapidly expanding world of esports in business.

Sport Marketing 6/e is a leading, technology forward textbook that prepares students to thrive in modern sport marketing through foundational concepts, real-world examples and hands-on learning tools.

Publisher: Human Kinetics Australia & New Zealand

10/12/2025

LIVE Masterclass with Prof. Cliff Rosendahl, one of the world's leading dermoscopy educators. This one hour session held this Saturday the 13th of December is fully interactive and explores:
📌 How to approach pigmented and non-pigmented lesions.
📌 Why the Chaos & Clues method is so powerful.
📌 Avoiding missed melanomas: tips every GP, NP & PA should know.
📌 When to reassure, when to refer and when to excise.

The FREE session starts at 7pm for Brisbane and 8pm for Sydney. Don't miss out on this essential workshop best suited for GPs, NPs, PAs, GP trainees, dermatology enthusiasts, and anyone building their dermoscopy skills.

Scion Medical

Join me live with Professor Cliff Rosendahl, one of the world’s leading dermoscopy educators and co-creator of the Chaos & Clues algorithm. In this 1-hour in...

08/12/2025

Understanding PDA for Adults AND Kids!

Whether you're a parent, relative, teacher or young friend, these companion books offer clear, friendly introductions to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

For adults, the go-to guide breaks down all the basics with relatable examples, helpful illustrations and straightforward strategies to support PDA children.

For kids, there is simple language and fun drawings to explain what PDA is, how it might look in everyday life, and how they can be a great friend or sibling - all while encouraging them to reflect on their own needs too.

Available now at woodslanehealth.com.au

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

04/12/2025

A pregnancy guide that truly understands you ✨

Introducing the ultimate, accessible companion for Autistic people navigating pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester - written by autistic researcher Dr Aimee Grant and shaped by real experiences from autistic parents and registered midwives.

This book is here for you, your family and your baby every step of the way.

Available now at woodslanehealth.com.au

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

03/12/2025

Today we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities - a moment to champion inclusion, amplify the voices of the community and commit to building a world where everyone can proudly be themselves.

In recognition of today, we're highlighting our collection of resources designed to support understanding, inclusion and meaningful action - from practical guides to lived-experience stories and tools that help make environments, conversations and opportunities more accessible for all.

Browse the range at woodslanehealth.com.au

Publishers: Brookes Publishing Co. Jessica Kingsley Publishers Human Kinetics Australia & New Zealand

International Day of People with Disability - Australia

02/12/2025

Empower your menopause journey with a guide that truly supports you!

Built on the wisdom of Petra's first book, Menopause Yoga, it offers friendly, inclusive, evidence-based tools for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing from perimenopause to post-menopause.

Discover curated 15-30 minute yoga practices for easing anxiety, cooling hot flushes, soothing irritability, clearing brain fog, improving sleep, pelvic floor health and more.

Your wellbeing toolkit is here!

Available now at woodslanehealth.com.au

28/11/2025

World Movement Disorder Day 💙

From Parkinson's and Tourette's to Lewy body dementia and other complex neurological conditions, movement disorders impact millions worldwide.

Explore these insightful reads that deepen understanding, inspire empathy and advance clinical practice:

📗Can I Tell You About Parkinson's Disease? - An illustrated heartfelt introduction helping children and families understand life with Parkinson's and how to offer meaningful support.

📗A Parent's Guide to Tics and Tourette's Disorder - A clear, compassionate guide that equips parents and professionals with the tools to support children and families affected by tics and Tourette's.

📗Parkinson's Disease 3/e - Trusted, up-to-date guidance from leading neurologists on the latest treatments, technologies and research shaping Parkinson's care today.

📗Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control 3/e - A groundbreaking text exploring how the brain controls movement and what happens when these systems are disrupted, bridging neuroscience and clinical insight.

📗Clinical Neuropsychology 4/e - A go-to reference for clinicians assessing neuropsychiatric and motor disorders, blending theory, cultural awareness and emerging practice.

📗A Caregiver's guide to Lewy Body Dementia - Practical wisdom, emotional support and the latest research for caregivers walking beside loved ones living with it.

Each title shines a light on a different part of the movement disorder journey - from research to caregiving, from diagnosis to understanding, reminding us that knowledge fuels compassion, and compassion fuels better care.

Available now at woodslanehealth.com.au

Publishers: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Johns Hopkins University Press Human Kinetics Australia & New Zealand Springer Publishing American Psychological Association

25/11/2025

Perinatal Mental Health Week 💟

We're highlighting essential reads for clinicians and practitioners who walk alongside parents, grandparents, and families as they navigate the emotional transitions of pregnancy and early parenthood.

📙Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health - A Practical toolkit for recognising and supporting mental health challenges in parents and grandparents, with insights into the often overlooked experiences of fathers.

📗Why Postnatal Depression Matters - A compassionate exploration of how modern stress, isolation, and unrealistic expectations can impact new parents, and how connection and care can heal.

📘Postnatal PTSD - An accessible, vital guide to understanding, identifying and treating birth trauma, ensuring no parent's experience goes unseen.

Available now at woodslanehealth.com.au

Publishers: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Montag & Martin