Links
Looking for more information? Here are important contact details and links to agencies and child care services that you will find helpful.
Parentline
Mon-Fri: 9am – 9pm, Sat-Sun: 4pm – 9pm
Parentline is a telephone counseling, information and referral service for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years who live in NSW. Services include the Early Childhood Intervention Infoline since early 2011.
Tresillian Parents Helpline
You can speak to one of Tresillian’s qualified Child and Family Health Nurses on any aspect of parenting children aged up to 5 years, including questions and advice on breastfeeding, settling your baby, dealing with post-natal depression and nutrition.
Available Monday – Sunday 7am to 11pm
Australian Breastfeeding Association
You can contact a breastfeeding councellor for information and support. The Australian Breastfeeding Association website also has an extensive range of FREE breastfeeding literature.
Alcohol & Drug Information Services (ADIS)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
You can call ADIS anytime of day or week for support, info, advice, crisis counseling and referral to services in NSW.
Kids Helpline
This service encourages children aged 5-25 years to develop better relationships with peers or family and to get help through problems.
Lifeline
Lifeline is a National charity providing all Australian’s experiencing a personal crisis support and suicide prevention services
Medicare
7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Red Nose Australia
Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep and safe pregnancy, and bereavement support for families affected by the death of a child.
NSW Poisons Information Centre
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
NSW Poisons Information Centre can provide the latest information on the management of poisoned and envenomed patients.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
ASCIA is the leading professional body for Allergists and Clinical Immunologists in Australia and New Zealand.
ASCIA has information and resources to support professionals and the public in understanding and managing allergies.
Asthma Australia
Asthma Australia delivers evidence-based prevention and health strategies for health professionals and people with asthma.
Playgroup NSW
Contact them today to find a playgroup near you. It is a great opportunity to build connections with other families in your community.
Beyond Blue
Web Chat is also available from 4pm – 10pm
The national depression, anxiety and suicide prevention initiative.
The Children’s Hospital Network
www.kidshealth.schn.health.nsw.gov.au
This site has great information on child health and safety, including factsheets on first aid, home, water and road safety.
www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/fact-sheets
This site has factsheets on a wide range of health topics including common illnesses, nutrition and mental health.
Centrelink
For information regarding Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Benefit, Child Care Rebate, Parenting Payments, Double Orphan Pensions, Baby Bonus, Paid Parental Leave, Maternity Immunisation Allowance.
NSW Department of Health
Raising Children Network
The Australian parenting website with information for parents regarding children’s behaviour, communication, development, nutrition, safety and sleep for children. It also has information for parents about their own wellbeing.
Australian Childhood Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
ACECQA guides the implementation of the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care services nationally and ensures consistency in delivery.
Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate (ECECD)
The ECECD regulates the operation of early childhood education and care services for children from birth to school age.
NSW Food Authority
The NSW Food Authority works with key agencies, including local councils and NSW Health, to ensure effective food safety.
Munch & Move
Munch & Move is a NSW Health initiative that supports the healthy development of children birth to 5 years by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time.
Kidsafe
Child Accident Prevention Foundation
Kidsafe NSW has a wide range of information for the public on home and community safety, playground safety, water and road safety. There is also information on product recalls and safety alerts.
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