Useful Links
We hope you find the following links helpful.
NSW Government – Family and Community Services
Website: www.community.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of Education
Website: www.community.nsw.gov.au
NSW Government – Family Assistance
Website: www.familyassist.gov.au
NSW Department of Health
Website: www.health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Public Schools
Website: www.schools.nsw.edu.au
Family Relationships Online
An Australian Government initiative providing information on relationships, family, love and life, including parenting information.
Website: www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Tresillian Family Care
Australia’s largest child and family health organisation providing expert parenting advice to families during the early years.
Website: www.tresillian.net
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
Comprehensive resource for family violence and sexual abuse including national service directory.
Website: www.dvirc.org.au
Domestic Violence Support NSW
Website: www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au
Relationships Australia
Provides resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia
An organisation of professionals and parents involved in promoting the interests of young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Website: www.ecia.org.au
Young Carers Website
A resource, focused on carers up to 25 years, providing information, support and contacts, as well as links to services available in States and Territories. Website: www.youngcarers.net.au
Website: www.relationships.com.au
ABC Health Matters – Consumer Guides
Consumer guides on many aspects of the health system including finding a GP, saving on medicines, links to help find patient support groups, and much more.
Website: http://www.abc.net.au/health/healthyliving/healthconsumer/
Health Insite
A wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on a range of health topics.
Website: www.healthinsite.gov.au
Immunise Australia
Information on childhood immunisation.
Website: www.immunise.health.gov.au
Anaphylaxis Australia
Information and support for those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Website: www.allergyfacts.org.au
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
A national healthy food guide for Australia.
Website: www.health.gov.au
The Australian Nutrition Foundation
Promoting optimal health for all Australians by encouraging food variety and physical activity.
Website: www.nutritionaustralia.org
Child and Youth Health – Children’s, Youth and Women’s Health Service
Comprehensive information on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids and the nutritional value of healthy eating.
Provides a range of topics on parent’s rights and legal issues for children, young people and families.
Topics and information on managing your finances.
Website: www.cyh.com.au
Get up & Grow
Australian Government health initiative, Nutrition and healthy eating information for families and carers.
Website: www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-gug-child-familybook
Eat well, Get Active
NSW Government and Heart Foundation provide information in relation to healthy lifestyle habits, activities and factsheets for families.
Website: www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au
Kids and Traffic
The Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program. This program Is part of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority’s (RTA) Youth, Community and Education Program and a partnership between the RTA and Macquarie University.
Website: www.kidsandtraffic.mq.edu.au
NRMA
Road safety and education centre
Website: www.mynrma.com.au/about/education/children.htm
Kidsafe
Information and resources to help prevent childhood injury.
Website: www.kidsafensw.org
NSW Fire & Rescue
Website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au
Farm Safe Australia Inc
Information and resources to protect the health and safety of farmers, family members, workers and visitors to farms.
Website: www.farmsafe.org.au
Keep Watch
Information on water safety and resuscitation.
Website: www.keepwatch.com.au
Kids Alive Water Safety and Drowning prevention
Website: www.kidsalive.com.au
St John Ambulance
Information on handling emergencies and practical life-saving skills.
Website: www.stjohn.org.au
Sun Smart
Sun protection policies and practices for local government, schools and early childhood services, workplaces and sporting groups.
Website: www.sunsmart.com.au
Cybersmart Kids – The Australian Government
Advice on safe internet use to Australian parents and children.
Website: www.cybersmart.org
Australian Council on Children and the Media
Up-to-date information about media and children.
Website: www.childrenandmedia.org.au
Beyond Blue
A national initiative focusing on depression. Provides information and referral, including emergency contacts and contacts for bereaved parents and siblings.
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Black Dog Institute
Dedicated to improving understanding, diagnosis and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. Includes professional support and services for clinicians.
Website: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Mental health resources, services and translated information in over 40 languages. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Website: www.mmha.org.au
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)
A site dedicated to promoting better mental health outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness, with resources for professionals working with these children and resources for family members. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Website: www.copmi.net.au
SANE Australia
Guidebooks, videos and fact sheets on mental illnesses and medication, as well as research reports, referral and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families.
Website: www.sane.org