There are a number of useful websites for parents. Here are a few that we’ve bumped into that might be of interest. We do not necessarily endorse their content, but others have found them to be useful:
NSW Department of Education and Communities
NSW Department of Education (our Regulatory Body) has information on different types of child care, the regulations all child care professions must follow as well as parenting tips and articles.
www.education.nsw.gov.au
MyGov
The one stop government access site for Centrelink, Medicare, The Australian Taxation Office and more.
https://my.gov.au/
Poision Information Centre
In an emergency ring 13 11 26 Australia wide – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our centre provides telephone consultation to medical professionals and the general public in cases of acute and chronic poisonings.
www.chw.edu.au/poisons
Beyond Blue
Postnatal depression affects 14% of new mothers in Australia. beyondblue works in partnership with health services,media and community organisations, as well as people living with depression, to bring together their expertise around depression.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Good For Kids, Good For Life
Healthy eating ides, recipes and healthy lifestyle information
https://www.goodforkids.nsw.gov.au/
Kidspot
Online magazine style site that has articles covering parenting, medical, wellbeing, nutrition, pets and money.
https://www.kidspot.com.au/
Police and Community Youth Clubs – NSW
Police and Community Youth Clubs (PCYC) are centres for ‘life opportunity, growth and development’ for young people in communities right across NSW. Our clubs offer over 140 activities ranging from Oztag, Rugby League, Rock Eisteddfod and Art Classes.
www.pcycnsw.org
Take a Break – Family Friendly Accommodation
Family Friendly Accommodation across Australia. Plan your perfect family getaway with TakeABreak.com.au – thousands of family friendly resorts, self contained apartments, houses and more, right across Australia.
www.takeabreak.com.au