Resources
We have gathered a few web sites which we think would be of use to parents and early childhood educators.
Kidsafe Australia - The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia
www.kidsafe.com.au
Ngala - Family resource centre
www.ngala.com.au
www.deewr.gov.au The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) This website contains information on government policies and programs related to early childhood and child care. The website also has information related to education and youth, tertiary education and skills, employment, Indigenous Australians and workplace.
www.oececc.gov.au The Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care (OECECC) This website contains information on early childhood education and child care for families, services and researchers. The OECECC is a part of DEEWR.
www.fahcsia.gov.au The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) This website provides services and assistance to promote healthy family relationships and gives families the opportunities to take part in their local communities. FaHCSIA also helps families experiencing changes to their financial and social circumstances.
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.com Early Childhood Australia is a peak body with ‘a voice for young children’. Current information and news for parents and educators is available and readily updated. The ECA code of ethics followed by NurtureOne Children’s Centres is found here.
www.communities.wa.gov The West Australian Deparment for Communities encompasses the Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit who oversee the implementation of the child care regualtions in all WA child care centres.
www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/checkwwc The Working with Children Check is a comprehensive criminal record check for certain people working with children in Western Australia. The Working with Children Check aims to increase the safety of children in our community by helping to prevent people who have a criminal history that indicates they may harm children from working with children.
Counselling Organisations
www.relationships.com.au Relationships Australia 1300 364 277,
Family Services and Parenting Assistance and Advice
Parent Line 13 2055
www.parent.net.au The Positive Parenting Network Australia,
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Infant Assistance and Advice
www.childabuseprevention.com.au Child Abuse Prevention Service (24 hour) 02 9716 8000 or 1800 688 009,
Child Care Access Hotline 1800 670 305 or 1800 639 327
www.centrelink.gov.au Child Care Assistance Hotline (Centrelink) 13 61 50,
Child Protection and Family Crisis Service (includes Child Sexual Assault, Advice and Information) (24 hour) 13 2111
Domestic Violence Family Counselling Domestic Violence Service (24Hrs) 1800 656 463
http://raisingchildren.net.au/
www.kidspot.com.au A pregnancy and parenting resource to find advice and activities for baby & children
www.savingmum.com.au Saving Mum shares a huge library of ideas to help modern Australian mums save money, save time and help our planet.
www.ncac.gov.au The National Childcare Accreditation Council administers the accreditation system for child care centres in Australia.