Useful Links
We hope you find the following links helpful.
We hope you find the following links helpful.
Website: www.community.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.community.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.familyassist.gov.au
Website: www.health.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.schools.nsw.edu.au
An Australian Government initiative providing information on relationships, family, love and life, including parenting information.
Website: www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Australia’s largest child and family health organisation providing expert parenting advice to families during the early years.
Website: www.tresillian.net
Comprehensive resource for family violence and sexual abuse including national service directory.
Website: www.dvirc.org.au
Website: www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au
Provides resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.
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
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
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/
A wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on a range of health topics.
Website: www.healthinsite.gov.au
Information on childhood immunisation.
Website: www.immunise.health.gov.au
Information and support for those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Website: www.allergyfacts.org.au
A national healthy food guide for Australia.
Website: www.health.gov.au
Promoting optimal health for all Australians by encouraging food variety and physical activity.
Website: www.nutritionaustralia.org
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
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
NSW Government and Heart Foundation provide information in relation to healthy lifestyle habits, activities and factsheets for families.
Website: www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au
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
Road safety and education centre
Website: www.mynrma.com.au/about/education/children.htm
Information and resources to help prevent childhood injury.
Website: www.kidsafensw.org
Website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au
Information and resources to protect the health and safety of farmers, family members, workers and visitors to farms.
Website: www.farmsafe.org.au
Information on water safety and resuscitation.
Website: www.keepwatch.com.au
Website: www.kidsalive.com.au
Information on handling emergencies and practical life-saving skills.
Website: www.stjohn.org.au
Sun protection policies and practices for local government, schools and early childhood services, workplaces and sporting groups.
Website: www.sunsmart.com.au
Advice on safe internet use to Australian parents and children.
Website: www.cybersmart.org
Up-to-date information about media and children.
Website: www.childrenandmedia.org.au
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
Dedicated to improving understanding, diagnosis and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. Includes professional support and services for clinicians.
Website: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
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
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
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