ACECQA is an independent statutory authority. They provide national leadership in promoting quality and continuous improvement in early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia.
We aim to inform and inspire the children’s services sector, and influence government policy, practices and programs so that children within NSW have access to quality children’s services that meet the needs of their communities
The Family Assistance Office has been set up by the Australian Government to give Australian families better access to government services. Instead of going to different agencies to get family assistance, families are able to get all their payments from just one place – the Family Assistance Office.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
DEEWR provides the framework for the development and implementation of the Government’s commitment to help support and strengthen families as a fundamental unit of society.
Social Policy Research Centre
The Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) is a specialist research centre of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales. The SPRC conducts research on all aspects of social policy, disseminates research findings, promotes research training through postgraduate study and contributes to policy development and evaluation.
The Family Action Centre has the vision of a truly civil society, and a belief that family wellbeing is the cornerstone of healthy communities. We strengthen families and communities by undertaking research; training and learning; developing and implementing strength-based programs; and creating models of practice that promote sustainability, social justice and community leadership.
If you are involved in the operation or ownership of a childcare centre, at some point in your business cycle you will require the expert advice of the premier industry association in NSW…and that is Child Care NSW.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Actto provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia’s health and welfare.
Decs promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and works to build stronger families and communities. We provide child protection services, parenting support and early intervention, foster care, adoption services and help for communities affected by disaster.
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is a national non-profit organisation of more than 1500 members (organisations and individuals), working to create better futures for Australia’s children and young people.
The SunSmart Childcare Program is a free national program run by Cancer Councils. It supports childcare services to develop and implement a sun protection policy that minimises children’s exposure to UV radiation and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
The Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR) was established at The Australian National University in April 1990. Since 1 January 2010, CAEPR has operated as an academic unit within the Research School of Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS).
Helping families with the cost of child care. If you use approved child care services you should check your eligibility.
Child Care Access Hotline
For information on government assistance and centre-based long day care.
"Our Bilingual Educator is working very well and is helping greatly in our ability to communicate with him so that his basic needs of security and belonging are being supported. We are also having a meeting with his family next week, and I believe this will further aid feelings of security and well being. It is a real joy working with our Bilingual Educator and the family."
Australia’s most comprehensive directory to find compare and contact a huge range of child care services.
Community Child Care Co-Operative
We aim to inform and inspire the children’s services sector, and influence government policy, practices and programs so that children within NSW have access to quality children’s services that meet the needs of their communities.
The National Parenting Information website produced by the Raising Children Network (Australia) and proudly supported by the Australian Government. This website provides a content-rich resource where parents can be empowered to learn more for themselves or to seek our the help of others when required. It is also a great resource for professionals and volunteers.
Kidsafe is the leading non-government, not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries and reducing the resulting deaths and disabilities associated with childhood accidents in children under the age of 15 years.
This handbook is a bestpractice tool that provides simple and effective ways for educators and other staff to help limit the spread of illness and infectious diseases in education and care settings. Feel free to have a read!
Australian Breastfeeding Association
The Australian Breastfeeding Association is an Australian organisation interested in the promotion of breastfeeding and protection of nursing mothers. Members of ABA include nursing mothers and their partners as well as health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives.
Imagine Being Able to Communicate with Your Baby Before They Can Speak While Helping Their Brain & Language Development?
Introducing Australian Baby Hands Baby Sign Language Resources.
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness
The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiative is continuing to merge with Emerging Minds, National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Emerging Minds is currently building a team to develop and deliver the project and are looking for several highly skilled people.