Useful Websites
http://www.fcs.wa.gov.au/_content/parenting_information/tips/
An excellent site for “Parenting Tips” maintained by the Western Australian Department for Community Development
A comprehensive colelction of fact sheets about Child Development from the Womens and Childrens health Service of Western Australia.
http://wchs.health.wa.gov.au/health/child_development/index.htm
The Families Portal has been developed by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services with the assistance of a consortium of government agencies. The Families Portal allows families to look for online government information and services in the one place. It is about helping families find what they need without having to know which government agency's website to visit. The focus for this version of the Families Portal is on providing information for families with children, from Commonwealth and State/Territory Government agencies. This focus will be expanded over time to include both local government and non-government information.
http://www.families.gov.au/internet/famport/famport.nsf/fmportalHome?openform
http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/
The Playgroup Council of Australia site:
http://www.youngmedia.org.au/mediachildren/index.htm
Young Media Australia is a unique national community organisation whose members share a strong commitment to the promotion of the healthy development of Australian children. Their particular interest and expertise is in the role that media experiences play in that development.
http://www.relationships.com.au/
Website for Relationships Australia includes a quiz, suggestions for coping with children, communication and support.
http://www.cyh.com/cyh/search/search_index.stm
To search on a particular child health topic.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/postnataldepression/
Information and resources on depression and anxiety for the family
http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/tresillian/
Tresillian website and helpline number
http://www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au/karitane/
Karitane website and helpline number
http://www.fathersdirect.com/default.asp
Website for Dads!
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/products/counselling.asp
Australian Breastfeeding Association and support including helpline.
http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/
website from Australian National University regarding depression and anxiety. Includes quiz and positive thinking exercises.
http://www.quitnow.info.au/index2.html
For quit packs tips and support to quit smoking.
http://www.sch.edu.au/
Sydney Childrens Hospital, Randwick for child safety checklist and fact sheets re: baby development, readiness for solids, allergy, safety, nappy rash, medical conditions etc
http://www.kidscount.com.au
A booklet for parents to download.
http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au
Factsheet on raising children from the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.
Child & Youth Health (SA Government)
Child and Youth Health South Australia maintains an excellent website which promotes
the health, well-being and development of children, young people and families and provides
up-to-date health information for parents, children and young people.
Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Childhood illness can be surrounded by fear and uncertainty. A child's well-being will improve if the family feel confident and relaxed about the illness. Information that is easy to understand will help family and friends cope with this often difficult situation. This website proivdes information about a very comprehensive list of childhood complaints and illnesses.They will be able to reassure and inform the child. This is all part and parcel of the healing process. Parents, general practitioners, community health workers, early childhood nurses and child carers are all encouraged to use the information provided on the parent's section of this site. We are committed to providing information that all members of the community are able to understand.
NSW Parenting Centre
Caring for children and young people is one of life's most rewarding experiences. But it's not always straight-forward. On this site, you'll find practical tips, information and resources to help make parenting a little easier.
This site is an initiative of the NSW Government, developed by DoCS Centre for Parenting and Research.
"Mothersafe" Ph: 1800 647 848 for Drug & Chemical information in pregnancy and lactation.