Links to Info
The websites below offer great support, advice and guidelines to families on a wide range of topics related to children and parenting.
Please do not hesitate to talk with our expert educators if you are unsure about anything or would like to find out more information on a particular topic.
Authorities
Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority
This is the governing body that oversees the curriculum and National Quality Framework.
www.acecqa.gov.au
Department of Education and Training
This is Government Department that determines policy and regulates the industry.
www.education.gov.au
Department of Family and Community Services
This is the Government Body that oversees child protection.
www.community.nsw.gov.au
Department of Human Services
This is the Government Body for Child Care Fees and Subsidies.
www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/assistance-child-care-fee
Early Childhood Australia – Official Site
A voice for young children
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
Children’s Health and Development
NSW Health
Great reference material from the governing health body
www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation
National Health and Medical Research
Reference points for periods of exclusion and infectious diseases
www.nhmrc.gov.au/…/ch55e_exclusion_period_poster_130701.pdf
Kidsafe
Child Safety Information
www.kidsafe.com.au
Good for Kids
Great nutritional information
www.goodforkids.nsw.gov.au
Raising Children Network
This website offers advice and resources for parents of children from birth to teenage years.
www.raisingchildren.net.au
Kids Health
Children Health and Safety. This is great website by the Children’s Hospital at Westmead providing parents with a wide range of information on children’s health and wellbeing. It also provides information in different languages.
www.hkidshealth.schn.health.nsw.gov.au
Healthy Kids – Eat Well and Get Active
This Healthy Kids website provides information, resources and ideas on physical activity and healthy eating for children and young people.
www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au
SunSmart – Official Site
Health promotion program in Australia that promotes a balance between the benefits and harms of sunlight exposure, most notably including vitamin D and skin cancer.
www.sunsmart.com.au
Starting Blocks – Official Site
Starting Blocks provides parents with information about early childhood education and care.
https://www.startingblocks.gov.au
Red Nose
Red Nose are the experts in keeping baby safe.
www.rednose.com.au