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Innovative Resources is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a new edition of Note to self, a beautifully reimagined card set that has been helping people navigate life’s challenges for more than 15 years.... 

A gift is not always something that is wrapped up with brightly coloured paper. Not all gifts are the kind you can place under a Christmas tree or tuck under your arm when attending... 

Acts of everyday kindness are all around us. They can come in the form of a kind word, a helping hand, a nod of appreciation, an encouraging smile, a story, a wave, a letter,... 

Cate Kennedy’s foreword for Storycatching (Innovative Resources, 2008) may have just turned 16, but it’s still one of the most beautiful pieces of writing about the shared experience of storytelling you’ll ever read. When... 

I was recently listening to an episode of the fantastic podcast, The Imperfects, (part of The Resilience Project) where Dr Emily introduced the idea of ‘micro moments of joy’. The idea is that wherever... 

After so many of you contacted us to ask about bringing back Angels, we decided to revitalise this much-loved card set, with a new name and a fresh new look. But don’t worry, we’ve... 

Mat Jones is more than just a sublimely talented illustrator, designer and interpreter of strength-based ideas, he’s part of the fabric of Innovative Resources (IR). For almost 20 years, his illustrations have graced some... 

Eating Disorders, and mental illnesses come in all shapes, sizes, colours, ages, race and social economic levels. Throughout my lived eating disorder experience I have had to deal with weight stigma and being told... 

Innovative Resources has been publishing strength-based card sets and books for more than 30 years. Over that time—for all sorts of reasons—card sets fall by the wayside. Some lose their relevance because of social... 

We have five free card sets to give away … and we want to hear from YOU! Tell us about a favourite card from any Innovative Resources card set. Why does it speak to... 

We’re excited to be bringing back two of our old favourites, Respectful Relationships (formerly Mates Traits) and Everyday Strengths (formerly Angels), both with a fresh new look. Respectful Relationships What is a respectful relationship?... 

Tuning Into Kids (TIK) is a suite of globally recognised, evidence-based parenting programs that seek to build children’s emotional intelligence and develop strong family relationships. Created by Professor Sophie Havighurst from the University of...