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For kids
Links for kids are in: kidZone
For parents
Parenting
Autism Spectrum Australia
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to helping people on the autism spectrum achieve their potential. The site has interactive game about emotions for children with autism.
Chat first – Children and teens first
Chat first is a website for children and teenagers whose parents have separated or divorced. There are sections for kids, teens and parents.
Early Years Learning Framework
The Early Years Learning Framework is part of the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) reform agenda for early childhood education and care. It describes the principles, practice and outcomes essential to support and enhance young children’s learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school.
Foster caring in NSW
The NSW Government has launched a site where you can learn about fostering. Find out more about becoming a foster carer and discover how you can ‘share the care.’
Kidspot
A pregnancy and parenting resource to find advice and activities for baby & children.
mychild.gov.au
The mychild.gov.au website has information on different types of child care and how to access assistance with the cost of child care. There is a database you can search to locate your local child care services. There is also links to sites about children's health and wellbeing, parenting and family support services.
MyTime
Support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition.
Parenting and Granparenting, WA
The site has tips, fact sheets and information on being a parent and grandparent.
Parenting NSW
Check out this site for information, chat groups, resources and contact numbers for parents.
Parenting SA
A good site with lots of Parent Easy Guides (PEGS) that cover such a range of topics from bedwetting to teenage parties.
Raising Children
Website of the Raising Children Network, providing information that can help parents with the day-to-day decisions of raising children, and looking after their own needs.
Sexualisation of children in the media
Resources and advice for parents concerned about sexualisation of children and young people in the media, from Parenting WA.
Drugs and Alcohol
Drug Alert
Drug Alert is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. The Web site is dedicated to keeping the public informed about drug recalls, side effects, and pending litigation associated with various drugs and their manufacturers.
Drugs and Community Action
Information and advice for community groups looking to tackle drug-related issues in their local area.
Drug-safe Australia
Drug-Safe Australia Pty Ltd has been established since 1999 to promote healthy community life styles specifically in the minimization or elimination of substance abuse within Australian communities, specifically in workplaces, schools and sporting organizations.
Education
Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Provides an array of government information and services concerning all aspects and levels of education in Australia.
Australian Schools Directory
The Australian Schools Directory is the a guide to all primary and secondary Government and non-government schools in Australia. The Directory is free to use.
Early words
Literacy and language resources for parents of preschool children.
Go play
Calendar of school holiday activities in New South Wales.
My school
Search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools.
NSW Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education and Training delivers public education and training from early childhood (pre-school), through to the compulsory years of schooling (Kindergarten to Year 10), and senior secondary education leading to the award of the NSW Higher School Certificate (in Years 11 and 12). It also provides TAFE NSW courses, adult and community education courses, migrant English programs, post-secondary art courses and advice to the NSW Government on higher education.
Health
Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare
The Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) is a national, non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system in Australia.
Child and Youth Health
Child and Youth Health is an online resource for the latest information and news on parenting and child health.
Diabetes kids and teens
Diabetes Australia New South Wales website with sections especially for kids, teens and parents and carers.
Early Childhood Connections
Early Childhood Connections is an Australian website, containing more than 400 Australian and 370 International website links. It is maintained by the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
Healthy Kids website
Good food habits and daily physical activity – if your child has these, they’re well on the way to a healthy life. The Healthy Kids website has great ways to get your kids moving, shopping tips and meal ideas for parents, resources for teachers, publications and guidelines, school and community-based projects and links to lots of other useful websites.
Healthy Start
Healthy Start is an Australia-wide initiative to support parents with learning difficulties and promote a healthy start to life for their young children.
The Hormone Factory
"The Hormone Factory" website has information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health for 10 to 12 year olds. The site was developed by researchers and educators for the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Australia.
Kids healthcast
Monthly podcasts from USA Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children - pediatricians providing parents with easy-to-understand, evidence-based health information.
MyHospitals
Information on individual public hospitals throughout Australia. MyHospitals also includes information on many private hospitals.
KidsMatter
KidsMatter is a joint initiative of the Australian Government and non-government organisations that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and achieve greater support for children experiencing mental health difficulties, and their families. It includes KidsMatter Early Childhood, designed for implementation in preschools and long day care; and KidsMatter Primary Schools, designed for implementation in Australian primary schools.
Playground finder
A community-based site with locations and reviews of local playgrounds throughout Australia.
The Royal Australian College of Physicians: Paediatrics & Child Health
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is responsible for training, educating and representing over 13,500 physicians and paediatricians in Australia and New Zealand.
Sexual health
Parenting network: Raising sexually healthy children isn’t about giving a single ‘Big Talk’ when they become teenagers. Your job as a sexual educator actually begins when your children are very young.
Sydney Children's Hospital
Website for the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. Like the Westmead Hospital site, this has fact sheets for parents and information for professionals.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
This site has lots of helpful information, fact sheets and contact details. They have also released a resource "Responding to a crying baby".
Law
Courtwise
This site has tools to help children and young people understand the court process and to help them feel more comfortable and prepared when they have to go to court.
Safety and welfare
Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)
Child Abuse Prevention Service runs a 24 hour National Telephone Support Line on 1800 688 009 for those affected by child abuse, needing family support or concerned about the welfare of a child. CAPS also delivers child protection services through schools and community groups. The website has free resources which promote child protection and abuse prevention targeted at different groups including for kids, teachers, parents and carers and council and community workers.
Just Ask – Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24-hour telephone counselling on 13 11 14 for the cost of local call. This service is available to anyone, anywhere in Australia, at any time day or night. The site also has information about mental health, getting help, services available and suicide prevention resources.
Keep Them Safe: A shared approach to child wellbeing
Keep Them Safe is the NSW Government’s five-year plan to fundamentally change the way children and families are supported and protected. Its aim is to improve the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in New South Wales.
Work
Family Assistance Office
The Australian Government Family Assistance Office has been set to give Australian families access to government services so that, instead of going to different agencies to get family assistance, families are able to get all their payments from just one place. Services include Paid Parental Leave, commencing from 1 January 2011.
Paid parental leave
Australia’s now has a Paid Parental Leave - a new entitlement for working parents funded by the Commonwealth Government. Decisions you make about work before the birth or adoption could affect your eligibility for Parental Leave Pay. Please see the Australian Government parental leave materials to ensure you have access to the latest resources: www.australia.gov.au/paidparentalleave.
Play by the rules
Play by the Rules provides information and online learning about how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse for the sport and recreation industry.
Students at Work
Online resources for students, parents, teachers and employers. From the NSW Teachers Federation.
Youthsafe young worker safety resource kit
Youthsafe's young worker safety resource kit 'In Working Order' has been awarded 'Best OHS Training Program' at the 2009 National Safety Council of Australia/ExxonMobil National Safety Awards of Excellence. The resource is for educators, employers and parents of young people in high school. Kits are available free of charge to NSW organisations.
For professionals
Arts
Artsinfo
ArtsInfo is a one stop shop providing information about grants, competitions, prizes, awards, scholarships, festivals, events, venues, sponsorship opportunities, and business and marketing programs offered by Australian governments, and by corporations, foundations and non-government bodies.
Australia's Cultural Network
This is the online gateway to Australia's cultural organisations, websites, resources, events and news.
Education
Board of Studies NSW
This site provides syllabus, examination and educational resources for teachers, students and parents.
Children and Education Research Centre
The Centre serves as a focus for research actvities around childhood and education within the University of Newcastle.
Children, Youth and EnvironmentsA journal that seeks to support the exchange of information and the sharing of knowledge in the field by providing free access to research papers, field reports and book reviews.
Community Builders
This site is an interactive electronic clearing house for young people, community leaders, government, volunteers, policy makers,academics and program managers.
Education Network Australia
EdNA Online provides information and links to a wealth of education resources in Australia and overseas, and fosters collaboration between education sectors in Australia.
Infoyouth
This international information & data exchange network organises national, regional & international consultations, meeting and workshops for young people.
TAFE NSW
Information about studying at TAFE.
Youth Action and Policy Association
YAPA identifies important issues for young people aged 12 - 25 and plans action such as organising campaigns about these issues.
Health
Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare
The Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) is a national, non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system in Australia.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
The Institute is the national agency for health and welfare statistics and information. The site provides online access to many of their publications.
Diabetes kids and teens
Diabetes Australia New South Wales website with sections especially for kids, teens and parents and carers.
Health Insite
This Commonwealth Government initiative provides information and links to resources on a wide range of health issues.
NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health
The NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health (NSW CAAH) was established in 1995 and launched in December 1998 under the NSW Youth Health Policy.
NSW Department of Health
This site provides a range of topical information, research and statistics, and information for health professionals in NSW.
NSW Office of Drug Policy
The Druginfo website has lots of information about drug issues, with info on Government policies, illicit drugs, legal issues and the role of parents, families, and the broader community in reducing drug abuse.
NSW Association for Adolescent Health
The NSW Association for Adolescent Health is the peak youth health organisation for NSW. The website is aimed at people working in the youth health sector and those with a passion for youth health issues.
NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy 2010-2015
The NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy sets out the NSW Government's strategic directions and intended outcomes for suicide prevention in NSW over the next five years, and aligns with the national suicide prevention framework: Living Is For Everyone.
Sydney Children's Hospital
Website for the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. Like the Westmead Hospital site, this has fact sheets for parents and information for professionals.
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
The Institute aims to improve the health of children through the development and application of research into the causes and prevention of ill-health and the maintenance of health. Australian of the Year, Prof Fiona Stanley, is the Founding Director.
The Mental Health Association NSW Inc
The Mental Health Association NSW Inc promote opportunities for the people of NSW to achieve their optimal level of mental health through providing information services, education about protecting mental health, mutual support and advocacy services.
Law
Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council
The Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council (the AJAC) is comprised of Aboriginal community members whose role is to provide advice to the New South Wales Government on law and justice issues affecting Aboriginal people in this state.
Australian Legal Information Institute (Austlii)
This is the major site for Australian legal materials of all jurisdictions. The World Law Index also provides links to key legal resources around the world.
Courtwise
This site has tools to help children and young people understand the court process and to help them feel more comfortable and prepared when they have to go to court.
Defence for Children International Australia
A non-government report on the Implementation of the Convention of the Rights on the Child in Australia to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Law Foundation of NSW
Provides comprehensive links to the laws of all Australian jurisdictions.
NSW Law Link
The NSW Attorney-General's link page to legal materials and agencies in NSW.
Weblaw
Weblaw is a co-operative subject index to Australian legal Internet resources. Each topic is a listing of Australian and international resources and links.
Young people with complaints about police
This fact sheet, produced by the NSW Ombudsman, gives advice to workers who deal with youth with complaints about police.
Participation and advocacy
YSpace
Yspace network has been formed to foster and support the development across nations of youth-inclusive policy and practice in the design and management of public and community accessed spaces.
Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA)
ACWA works towards improving the quality of services to children and young people through research, advocacy and training activities. This site provides news, information and details of their training programmes.
Child Rights Information Network
This is a global network of children's rights organisations seeking to support the effective exchange of information about children and their rights.
Drugs and Community Action
Information and advice for community groups looking to tackle drug-related issues in their local area.
Free the Children (Kids Can)
This international organisation is dedicated to eliminating the exploitation of children around the world by encouraging young people to volunteer and create programs & activities that relieve the plight of under privileged children.
The Global Movement for Children
A collection of people and organisations around the world dedicated to promoting the rights of children.
The Office of the Commissioner for Children - New Zealand
The Office of the Commissioner for Children promotes the welfare of children and young people in New Zealand and ensures that their rights are recognised.
Youth Link
The site is for young people and youth organisations to share information, resources and solutions to promote greater youth involvement.
Safety and welfare
Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA)
ACWA works towards improving the quality of services to children and young people through research, advocacy and training activities. This site provides news, information and details of their training programmes.
Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)
Child Abuse Prevention Service runs a 24 hour National Telephone Support Line on 1800 688 009 for those affected by child abuse, needing family support or concerned about the welfare of a child. CAPS also delivers child protection services through schools and community groups. The website has free resources which promote child protection and abuse prevention targeted at different groups including for kids, teachers, parents and carers and council and community workers.
Child Protection Clearinghouse (Australian Institute of Family Studies)
The Clearinghouse collects and shares information on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. This site contains research publications, newsletters, resource guides, programme databases and links.
Child Protection Guidelines
The NSW Interagency Guidelines for Child Protection Intervention 2000 edition, revised in 2005, is the key document for providing practical guidance on interagency cooperation in child protection.
ChildSafe
ChildSafe Limited exists to serve organisations working with children and young people, with the goal of improved child safety. The focus is on the needs of churches.
Children's House
Children's House is an international interactive resource centre for the exchange of information for the well being of children.
Family Support Services Association of NSW Inc.
Family Support Services Association of NSW Inc. aim is the promotion of quality support services provided by non-government organisations in NSW and the ACT to families experiencing stress.
Global Initiative to End all Coporal Punishment of Children
Initiative aimed at prohibiting and elminating corporal punishment of children in the family, schools, alternative care and penal systems.
Human Rights Commission - Child rights
Educational resources to support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. From the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Help for victims of sexual assault
Sexual assault is a crime. Its impact can be devastating. However, recovery is possible and there is help available to assist you.
Infoxchange Australia
Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on community development and Information Technology to create positive social change.
Keep Them Safe: A shared approach to child wellbeing
Keep Them Safe is the NSW Government’s five-year plan to fundamentally change the way children and families are supported and protected. Its aim is to improve the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in New South Wales.
Keep Watch and Keep Them Alive
The aim of "Keep Watch and Keep Them Alive" is to inform parents that supervision of children in the water is critical to the prevention of drownings. Find out more about supervising children who are swimming.
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (NAPCAN)
The Association develops resources and campaigns for the prevention of child abuse. Their site provides information about their work and provides details of resources and how to purchase them.
Protective Behaviours Consultancy Group of NSW
This site aims to develop Protective Behaviours that can be used by both children and adults to help keep themselves safe and work towards reducing violence in the community.
The NSW Office of the Children's Guardian
The Office of the Children's Guardian is a new organisation set up to promote the best interests and rights of children and young people in out-of-home care in NSW.
Sport
Australian Sports Commission
The site provides information and links to sports played in Australia, and to training and sports bodies.
NSW Sport and Recreation
The Department's web site lists the services and facilities they offer in NSW for participation in sport and recreation.
Play by the Rules
Play by the Rules provides information and online learning for community sport and recreation on how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse, and develop inclusive and welcoming environments for participation.
Well-being
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) provides information resources and services for those working in the youth field and for anyone with an interest in youth.
CHaT First – Children and teens first
CHaT First is a website for children and teenagers whose parents have separated or divorced. There are sections for kids, teens and parents.
Children's House
Children's House is an international interactive resource centre for the exchange of information for the well being of children.
Childwatch International Research Network
Childwatch International is a network of institutions involved in research for children. It works to initiate and coordinate research and information projects on children's living conditions and the implementation of children's rights. See the Resources page for links to agencies undertaking research in the area of children and young people.
Kids Help Line newsletter
Provides up to date information about what's happening at Kids Help Line.
KidsMatter
KidsMatter is a joint initiative of the Australian Government and non-government organisations that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and achieve greater support for children experiencing mental health difficulties, and their families. It includes KidsMatter Early Childhood, designed for implementation in preschools and long day care; and KidsMatter Primary Schools, designed for implementation in Australian primary schools.
NIFTEY
NIFTEY is the National Investment for the Early Years, which emerged out of the National Initiative for the Early Years that arose as an outcome of a meeting of academics, practitioners and government.
Telstra Foundation: Grants to Benefit Children and Young People
The Telstra Foundation has allocated $5 million to give to organisations to improve the lives of Australia's children and young people and the communities in which they live.
Youthsafe
Information about Youthsafe resources to help teach young people about Occupational Health and Safety.
Play by the rules
Play by the Rules provides information and online learning about how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse for the sport and recreation industry.
Students at Work
Online resources for students, parents, teachers and employers. From the NSW Teachers Federation.
