Early Childhood Connections
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| About Smiles
For that young smile, oral health begins at birth. This site provides information on how to protect your child's smile, what to expect as your child grows and from your dentist. https://mysmileguide.com/welcome.asp |
Chronic illness |
| About.com: Babies and Toddlers
A comprehensive site, featuring articles on all facets of child rearing and offers links to associated sites. http://babyparenting.about.com/mbody.htm |
Nutrition |
| accessibility.com.au
Offers practical, comprehensive and cost effective approach to disability management to existing and proposed building developments, services and operations and the design and maintenance of websites that are more accessible to those with visual impairments. Also features a 'kids' section that's useful and fun for kids with a disability, their parents, carers and siblings. http://www.accessibility.com.au/topics/child-health/intro |
Disability |
| Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-English speaking background with a disability and their carers. Provides advocacy, information, referral, education, training and consultancy. http://www.adec.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia and New Zealand
Committed to improving the early management of acutely ill and injured children, courses are conducted on a regular basis and the material is presented in a didactic fashion and based on sound clinical and educational principles. http://www.apls.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| AllRefer Health
Medical resource provides reliable and comprehensive information and news on diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, surgeries, nutrition, medication and poisons. Focuses on family and community health and provides an extensive collection of medical pictures and images. http://health.allrefer.com/ |
Nutrition |
| American Academy of Pediatrics
Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. http://www.aap.org/ |
Obesity |
| American Association for Home-Based Early Interventions
Serves parents of and those working in the field of early home intervention with infants, toddlers and preschoolers with special needs. http://www.aahbei.org/ |
Disability |
| American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
The professional, scientific and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language and learning scientists aiming to ensure all people with speech, language and learning disorders have access to quality services, to help them communicate more effectively. http://www.asha.org/default.htm |
Disability |
| anaphylaxis australia
Developing anaphylaxis awareness through education, research and support. http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Ask a Pediatrician a Question Online
A listing of pediatricians and other health care professionals, who are available online to ask questions about your children's health and development. http://pediatrics.about.com/od/askapediatrician/Ask_a_Pediatrician_a_Question_Online.htm |
Obesity |
| Association for Children with a Disability (ACD)
An information, support and advocacy organisation run by parents of children with all types of disability and their families, in Victoria. Some information is offered in other languages including Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese. http://www.acd.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS)
Dedicated to the advancement of positive behavior support and strives to expand the application of this approach with children, adolescents and adults with problem behavior. http://www.apbs.org/ |
Disability |
| Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
The national organisation representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well being of women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs and families. http://www.amchp.org/ |
Infant mental health |
| Asthma Foundations Australia
A leading consumer authority in asthma education, advice, research and support and offers a range of brochures, information sheets and training materials available for use. Provides links to the Asthma Foundations websites in each state and territory. http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/cgi-bin/wrapper.pl?c1=home |
Chronic illness |
| Asthma Plan Generator
The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, offers access to the Generator, designed to facilitate rapid production of a personalised asthma action plan for children. http://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/forms/asthmaPlanRequest.cfm |
Chronic illness |
| Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID)
Aims to enhance the skills, knowledge and commitment of members and to facilitate a supportive network in order to enhance the quality of life of people with intellectual or developmental disability. http://www.assid.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Aims to advance the science and practice of clinical immunology and allergy by promoting education and the highest standard of ethical medical practice. http://www.allergy.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Aims to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments and works to advocate for and support children in all of these contexts with a special focus on the importance of infant-caregiver relationships. http://www.aaimhi.org/ |
Infant mental health |
| Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
A large community-based self-help group, recognised as a leading authority on breastfeeding management. Provides innovative counselling and support services to the community and health sector throughout Australia. You will find a wealth of information for both breastfeeding women and for health professionals and others who are involved in supporting and promoting breastfeeding. http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Australian DeafBlind Council
A national council representing people who are deafblind, their support networks and organisations working in the field. http://home.internex.net.au/~dba/ |
Disability |
| Australian Government Nutrition and Physical Activity
Contains information on nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity and promoting healthy weight. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Nutrition+and+Physical+Activity-1 |
Nutrition |
| Australian Health Promotion Association
Involved in practice, research and study of health promotion. Site contains information on conferences, journals, state branches and newsletter. http://www.healthpromotion.org.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association (AICAFMHA)
Association for workers, professionals, consumers and young people with an interest in the mental health of young Australians. Actively promoting mental health for infants, children, adolescents and their families and carers. http://www.aicafmha.net.au/ |
Infant mental health |
| Australian Lactation Consultants Association Ltd
Works for the promotion, support and education of breastfeeding for health professionals, counsellors, parents and the general public and to support members and all Lactation Consultants in furthering their work with mothers and their babies. http://www.alca.asn.au/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Australian Learning Disability Association (ALDA)
Aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities, their families, educators and the general public. http://www.adcet.edu.au/Oao/ALDA.chpx |
Disability |
| Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Inc
Dedicated to providing information and support to patients and families affected by this debilitating group of diseases. http://www.alds.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice about mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the life span. A clearinghouse for mental health information and resources. http://www.auseinet.com/ |
Infant mental health |
| Australian Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association (ASBHA)
The peak body representing the interests of people with spina bifida, their families and carers with the goal of improving lives and communities. http://www.asbha.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Autism ACT
Strives to achieve the best educational outcomes for children while seeking to better understand the causes of their autism in a mutually supportive group. http://autism.anu.edu.au/ |
Disability |
| Autism Association of WA
Dedicated to advance the personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with autism. http://www.autism.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Autism Queensland
Provides educational, therapy, support, advisory, training and information services to people with autism, their families and the community. http://www.autismqld.com.au/ |
Disability |
| Autism Research Institute
Devoted to conducting research and to disseminate the results of research on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioural disorders of childhood. http://www.autism.com/index.asp |
Disability |
| Autism SA
Actively promotes the acceptance of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides services to enable them and their families to be an integral part of the community. http://www.autismsa.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Autism Society of British Columbia
A parent based and directed society providing support to individuals with autism and their families in British Columbia and Yukon. http://www.autismbc.ca/ |
Disability |
| Autism Spectrum Australia
Builds partnerships with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families and the community to provide information, services, learning and research. http://www.autismspectrum.org.au |
Disability |
| Autism Tasmania
Offers advice and information to parents, carers and families and provides education and services to children with autism, as well as links to other relevant sites. http://www.autismtas.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Autism Victoria
Aim to improve the quality of life for people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and provide a range of services to individuals and agencies with an interest in ASD. http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/home/ |
Disability |
| AutismBookshop.com
A one stop shop service for paediatric occupational therapists and physiotherapists throughout Australia and New Zealand. http://www.autismbookshop.com/ |
Disability |
| Autismhelp.info
Dedicated to increase awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and provide practical strategies and resources to benefit preschool, primary and secondary teachers, childcare workers, integrated aides, health professionals and more. http://www.autismhelp.info/main.htm |
Disability |
| Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)
An international project that aims to give every baby the best start in life by creating a health care environment where breastfeeding is the norm and practices known to promote the health and well-being of all babies and their mothers are followed. http://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/services/product/408babyfriendlyhealthinitiative |
Breastfeeding |
| Best Start - Ontario
Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre supporting community health professionals working on health promotion initiatives to enhance the health of expectant and new parents, newborns and young children. http://www.beststart.org/ |
Nutrition |
| Better Health Channel
Provides online consumer focused health and medical information. All information is quality-assured, reliable and regularly reviewed. Better Health Channel content is developed in consultation with content partners - reputable health organisations with specialised knowledge in a particular topic area. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Parenting_theme_page?open |
Nutrition |
| Better Kid Care
Provides educational materials and resources, satellite broadcasts, videos and educational activities for childcare providers, parents and employers. http://betterkidcare.psu.edu/index.html |
Nutrition |
| Birth Defects Foundation (BDF)
BDF Newlife is the UK's leading child health and research charity. Disability, diseases, disorders and malformations affect thousands of families throughout the UK. BDF Newlife funds pioneering medical research and provides special nurse services and grants to affected families and children. http://www.bdfnewlife.co.uk/docs/home/home_1.php |
Disability |
| Brain Injury in Children: A neglected epidemic?
What happens when little brains hit hard surfaces? When Byron was four years old he walked into the path of a car and was left severely brain damaged. Against all odds, twenty-one years later he's just graduated with a maths degree. New evidence is starting to challenge long-held beliefs about the incredible plasticity of young brains and their needs years after childhood injury. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/mind/stories/s1152770.htm |
Injury |
| BrainLink
Aims to support and strengthen parents and carers in meeting the challenges they face, helps them understand their child's special needs and provides information and a range of support to people and families living with the effects of Acquired Brain Injury. http://www.brainlink.org.au/ |
Injury |
| Breastfeeding.com
A comprehensive site providing information and support for new breastfeeding mothers. Includes a Q & A centre, message board forums and articles on the lighter side. http://www.breastfeeding.com/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Bright Futures
A national health promotion initiative dedicated to the principle that every child deserves to be healthy and that optimal health involves a trusting relationship between the health professional, the child, the family and the community as partners in health practice. http://www.brightfutures.org/ |
Nutrition |
| British Columbia Family Hearing Resource Centre
Offering comprehensive services to families with young deaf and hard of hearing children and provides consultation and training to professionals in this field. http://www.bcfamilyhearing.com/ |
Disability |
| Canadian Autism Intervention Research Network (CAIRN)
Dedicated to the latest, evidence-based research on autism from around the world in language that is accessible to parents, teachers, practitioners, policymakers and others. http://www.cairn-site.com/ |
Disability |
| Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Designed to provide both CPS members and other health care professionals with information they need to make informed decisions about child health care. http://www.cps.ca/ |
Injury |
| Caring for Kids
Child health, development, nutrition and safety information from paediatric experts, designed to provide parents with information about their child's health and well-being. http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/ |
Nutrition |
| Center for Children with Special Needs
Focuses on improving systems of care for children with special needs through education, research and evaluation and impacts policy, quality of care, education and family partnerships in health care. http://www.cshcn.org/ |
Disability |
| Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
Working to ensure that all infants, preschoolers and children to age twelve have an opportunity to be cared for and educated in high quality, inclusive community early care and education settings. http://www.ccids.umaine.edu/ec/ |
Disability |
| Center for Development and Disability
The mission is the full inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in their community by engaging individuals in making life choices, partnering with communities to build resources and improving systems of care. http://cdd.unm.edu/ |
Disability |
| Center for Motor Behavior & Pediatric Disabilities
Conducts and disseminates basic scientific research to better understand the complexity of individuals with Down Syndrome and to utilise this knowledge to drive clinical services. http://www.umich.edu/~cmbds/index.html |
Disability |
| Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH)
Conducts research into the many conditions and common problems faced by children, such as obesity, language and literacy delay, and behavioural concerns, that are either preventable or can be improved if recognised and managed early. A particular focus of CCCH's work is supporting and strengthening community-based professionals and organisations in their work with families to bring about the best outcomes for children. http://www.rch.org.au/ccch/index.cfm?doc_id=10556 |
Obesity |
| Centre for Developmental Disability Health - VIC
Aims to improve health outcomes of people with developmental disabilities by enhancing the capacity of the generic health service system to respond to their needs. http://www.cddh.monash.org/ |
Disability |
| Centre for Developmental Disability Studies
Creates and disseminates knowledge that can improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and design and develop research, teaching and clinical practice to inform policy and practice which have an impact on people who have developmental disabilities. http://www.cdds.med.usyd.edu.au/Main_Page.html |
Disability |
| Centre for Health Promotion
Provides programs and services in nutrition education and physical activity for children's health in the community. Includes Food Matters, resources for child care settings and families on providing healthy food for children from birth to five years. http://www.chdf.org.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Centre for Mental Health
Responsible for developing, managing and coordinating NSW Health Department policy in relation to mental health services and includes developing, implementing and monitoring strategies for transition to the mental health service development agreed under the National Mental Health Strategy and the Australian Health Care Agreements. Also develops and maintains the regulatory framework for the delivery and monitoring of mental health services under the Mental Health Act 2007 and related legislation affecting clients of mental health services. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policy/cmh/ |
Infant mental health |
| Centre of Knowledge on Healthy Child Development
Provides access to important and up-to-date information that is based on the best scientific research currently available. It's designed to help you sort through all the conflicting information about what promotes and what hinders, healthy child development so you can make better choices that will result in better outcomes for children. http://www.knowledge.offordcentre.com/ |
Disability |
| Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
A parent-led, non-profit, web based membership organisation of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder. http://www.bpkids.org/ |
Chronic illness |
| Child and Youth Health
Comprehensive information on child and youth health topics and parenting information for families and professionals. http://www.cyh.com/Default.aspx?p=1 |
Chronic illness |
| Child Development Institute
Offers comprehensive resources and practical suggestions for parents, covering from toddlers to teens on child development, psychology, parenting, learning, health and safety and childhood disorders. http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/ |
Disability |
| Child Development Media Inc
Videos, books and curricula, find the right resource to meet your training needs. Every title has been selected to strengthen the training and education that you do. Also conducts a continuing education program, publishes a newsletter, hosts teleconferences, exhibits at selected conferences, and hosts training events. http://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/ |
Disability |
| Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)
A resource centre for information relating to the care and management of families where a parent has a mental illness. The information on this site has been designed to meet the needs of workers in specific fields. http://www.copmi.net.au/ |
Infant mental health |
| Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)
Provides support for new parents and for people with the condition and their families, from infancy through to adulthood and attempts to answer some of the most commonly-asked questions. http://www.clapa.com/ |
Disability |
| Community Resource Unit Incorporated
Challenges ideas and practices which limit the lives of people with disabilities and inspire and encourage individuals and organisations to pursue better lives for the disabled. http://www.cru.org.au/index.htm |
Disability |
| CP Australia
Works to create a national focus on cerebral palsy to promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders. http://www.cpaustralia.com.au/ |
Disability |
| Creating Solutions
Offers useful information that is sensitive and brings current research, medical information, educational strategies and practical suggestions to parents, families, self-advocates and professionals concerned with developmental disabilities, in language that is understood. http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/ |
Disability |
| CYKE
Highly interactive site for kids, parents and professionals devoted to the mental, physical and emotional development of children. http://www.cyke.com/ |
Infant mental health |
| Dairy Australia
Manages research and development and includes vital facts about health and diet related issues, ranging from calcium to probiotics. Contains kids cooking, product and publication information, statistics and links. http://www.dairy.com.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Deaf Children's Society of British Columbia
Provides information to children and their families about hearing loss and how it affects language development and offers resources to professionals working in this field. http://www.deafchildren.bc.ca/ |
Disability |
| Deafness Resources Australia
Develops and distributes a specialised, comprehensive, up-to-date range of resources and provides consultation and referral in this field. http://www.deafnessresources.net.au/ |
Disability |
| Dealing with Toddlers
Advice and information for parents or carers covering topics including foods, toilet training, learning to say goodbyes and how young children explore the world around them. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/toddlers/ |
Nutrition |
| Department of Community Services (DoCS) NSW
Work to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to build stronger families and communities. In particular, we help those who are vulnerable and most in need. http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STANDARD/PC_101101.html |
Disability |
| Department of Health and Families - NT
Strives to create and enhance a Territory-wide network of services which delivers continuing improvement in the health status and well-being of all Territorians. Part of this network is the number of partnerships DHCS fosters and enjoys with non-government agencies and Aboriginal Community Health Boards in health service delivery. http://www.nt.gov.au/health/ |
Disability |
| Developmental Disabilities Resources for Healthcare Providers
Improves the health of persons with developmental disabilities by educating physicians and other healthcare providers about caring for this population. It is also designed to support persons with developmental disabilities, and their families, in making informed health care decisions. http://www.ddhealthinfo.org/ |
Disability |
| Developmental Medicine
Committed to the care of children with disabilities, aims to conduct and promote educational programs and research activity in the area of childhood disability, and strives to promote policies and principles that will best meet the needs of children and empower their families. http://www.rch.org.au/cdr/index.cfm?doc_id=824 |
Disability |
| Dietary Guidelines for all Australians
Based on the best available scientific evidence and provide information for health professionals and the general population about healthy food choices. Incorporates guidelines for Children and Adolescents and Infant Feeding. http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/dietsyn.htm |
Nutrition |
| Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)
Dietitians employed in a wide variety of work areas including, clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry provide information for dietitians, professionals and parents on nutrition and the value of smart eating. http://www.daa.asn.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Disabilities
Develops policies and manages delivery of income support payments and allowances as well as a range of programs and services for people with disabilities, their families and carers to support them and facilitate equality of access and information. http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/disabilities/nav.htm |
Disability |
| Disability ACT
The role and responsibility is to plan, develop strategic policy, allocate funding and provide and monitor services for people with disability and the families that care for them. http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/disability_act |
Disability |
| Disability Council of NSW
Encourages diversity, flexibility and innovation in the provision of services and consult with people with a disability, their families and carers to maintain and enhance delivery of quality advice to Government that promotes inclusion and the integration of people with a disability into the community through community awareness, training and education. http://www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au/ |
Disability |
| Disability Information and Resource Centre (DIRC) SA
Provides an information, referral and advice service to the people of South Australia where the needs of people with a disability have priority and are valued. http://www.dircsa.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Disability Online VIC
Aims to provide people with a disability, their families and carers with access to online disability related information across government and the non-government sector which is quality assured, reliable, relevant and up-to-date. http://www.disability.vic.gov.au/ |
Disability |
| Disability Portal
Provides one-stop service for information and resource support to persons with disabilities, persons seeking information on services for the disabled, caregivers, service providers and people working in the disability sector as well as the public at large or students wanting to know about disability. http://www.disability.org.sg/home/index.asp |
Disability |
| Disability Services Queensland
Focuses on the provision of services and supports, community infrastructure development and the whole-of government leadership and coordination impacting on people with a disability and their families. http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/ |
Disability |
| Disability WA
Provides a range of direct services and support and also funds non-government agencies to provide services to people with disabilities, their families and carers and also provides independent advice to government on major issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers. http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/action/Homepage |
Disability |
| Disabled Parents Network (DPN)
A national organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or hope to become parents and for their families, friends and supporters. http://www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk/ |
Disability |
| Discover Dairy
An interactive website to help students discover dairy for a healthy life. It is designed to both engage and educate students about the benefits of having three serves of dairy every day, as part of a balanced diet, both now and into adulthood. http://www.dairy.edu.au/discoverdairy/ |
Nutrition |
| Down Syndrome Association - Penang
Provides support and encouragement for parents and families and provides assistance and facilities to individuals with Down Syndrome to enable them to contribute to society. http://www.dsapenang.org/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Association Inc - ACT
Offers support and information to families with a member who has Down syndrome and promotes improvements in the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome with aims to stimulate, within the wider community, an awareness of their very real abilities and needs. http://www.actdsa.asn.au/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc
Provides information about the organisation and Down syndrome, available services for people with Down syndrome and their families and helpful resources for parents. http://www.dsaq.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Association of Victoria
Promotes improvements in the quality of life of people with Down syndrome and provides understanding, support, information, resources and encouragement to people with Down syndrome and their families. http://www.dsav.asn.au/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Association of WA
Works to support the community to develop the potential of people with Down syndrome to live a valued life. Offers support through forums to share information and experiences relating to people with Down syndrome. http://www.dsawa.asn.au/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome NSW
Represent the interests and respond to the needs of people with Down syndrome in the major aspects of their lives, as members of the family, in their individual pursuits and as members of the community. http://www.dsansw.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Online
Offers a range of information resources and online services to the international Down Syndrome community and aims to provide information and services for families, carers, professionals and researchers worldwide. http://www.down-syndrome.org/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Formed in 1995, in response to the need expressed, by parents and professionals, for detailed and research-based information for themselves and the community at large. http://dsrf.org/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Society - Canadian
Provides information and assistance to all those with an interest in Down Syndrome by advocating on behalf of individuals in the areas of education, employment and healthcare and by providing networking opportunities for parents and professionals in relevant fields. http://www.cdss.ca/ |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome Society of SA Inc
Establishing and supporting the continuing development of services that promote the physical psychological, educational and emotional well being of people with Down syndrome and offers resources for the education and training of professionals and the community in general about people with Down syndrome. http://www.downssa.asn.au/dsssa/index.php |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome: For New Parents
A resource for parents of children with Down Syndrome, offering a personal perspective, with information that is particularly relevant to new parents. Also hosts a Forum. http://www.downsyn.com/index.php |
Disability |
| Down Syndrome: Health Issues
A comprehensive site for parents and professionals containing articles about health and children with Down Syndrome, by a paediatrician, but inspired by his son. http://www.ds-health.com/ |
Disability |
| Down's Syndrome Association - UK
Offers information, counselling and support for people with Down's Syndrome, their families and carers, as well as being a resource for interested professionals. http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/ |
Disability |
| Early Childhood Australia
The peak early childhood advocacy organisation, acting in the interests of young children, their families and those in the early childhood field. Early Childhood Australia is a leading publisher of quality-assured early childhood resources. http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/ |
Obesity |
| Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA)
Provides a national focus and forum, promotes the public profile of Early Childhood Intervention, facilitates effective liaison and advocacy in the community and fosters quality information and service provision. http://www.ecia.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Early Childhood Intervention Australia (NSW Chapter)
An organisation of professionals and parents involved in promoting the interests of young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. http://www.ecia-nsw.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Early Childhood Intervention Australia (Victoria Chapter)
Demonstrates leadership through the provision of evidence based information and engagement in discussion and debate on current issues affecting early childhood intervention practice. Contains information, resources, publications and events. http://www.eciavic.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)
A national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc |
Disability |
| Early Head Start National Resource Centre (EHS NRC)
Works in partnership with the infant toddler specialists at the regionally based Quality Improvement Centres (QICs) to ensure that Early Head Start programs have information and training on 'best practice' including, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive services for infants, toddlers and their families, building effective relationships with families and creating developmentally appropriate environments. http://www.ehsnrc.org/ |
Nutrition |
| Early Years
Provides information about Early years policy, initiatives, resources, support programs and services and research projects. Allows access to brief overviews linked to further detail and associated websites, along with direct contact information. http://www.earlyyears.sa.edu.au/ |
Nutrition |
| eparentingnetwork.ca
An interactive web TV where you can watch programs about parenting issues, read and download valuable information and email in questions about issues that are important to you as a parent. http://www.eparentingnetwork.ca/ |
Breastfeeding |
| EPIC
Educating children with disabilities and supporting their families. Provides educational programs and services that will maximise the developmental achievements of young children with disabilities. http://www.epic.edu.au/ |
Disability |
| Everybody
Aims to provide useful and accurate consumer health information designed for New Zealanders, written by medical writers and reviewed by consumer health organisations and health professionals. Also contains health, nutrition and research news. http://www.everybody.co.nz/ |
Nutrition |
| Family Advocacy
Empowering families in which there is a child or adult with a developmental disability to achieve great things. http://www.family-advocacy.com/index2.php |
Disability |
| Food and Nutrition Information Centre
Provides a directory to credible, accurate and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel and includes the Child Care Nutrition Resource System and Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Works Resource System. http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=4 |
Nutrition |
| Food and Nutrition Policy Summary Report
Designed as a practical, easy to use resource, this report is an invaluable tool for those involved in planning, implementation and evaluation of public health nutrition policies and programs both in Australia and Internationally. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-nutrition-fnp-summary-1998 |
Nutrition |
| Food Intolerance Network
Provides information about the effects of food on behaviour, health and learning ability in both children and adults and offers support for families using the low chemical elimination diet, FAILSAFE - free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers. http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/ |
Nutrition |
| From Pregnancy to Early Childhood: Early Interventions to Enhance the Mental Health of Children and Families - Volume 1 Report
This report reviews a wide range of evidence on early interventions in preventing mental health problems in pre-school children, such as, psychotherapy and support with parenting skills and examining which methods are most effective. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/?EntryId5=42677&char=F |
Infant mental health |
| From Pregnancy to Early Childhood: Early Interventions to Enhance the Mental Health of Children and Families - Volume 2 Report
(PDF 821KB)
Summarises the research from the main report 'From Pregnancy to Early Childhood' in a number of tables. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/?EntryId5=42680&char=F |
Infant mental health |
| Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome
Although children with Down Syndrome do not have the same genetic makeup as other children, they are more like typical children than they are different. http://www.growthcharts.com/ |
Disability |
| Hands Net
A new generation of information and training services to set the standard for information exchange and collaboration among non-profits. The Webclipper service organises the best human services content on the web and makes it more accessible through an innovative combination of editorial expertise and cutting-edge technology. http://www.handsnet.org/ |
Nutrition |
| Health First
Brings together information and advice that will help you better manage the health issues concerning you and your family and provides health contacts from the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding New South Wales region. http://www.healthfirst.net.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Health Insite
A wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics. Use the link to 'Life Stages and Events' to access information specific to birth and childhood health, development, parenting, safety and nutrition. Also offers an A-Z listing of Health Topics, a Conditions and Diseases list and links with areas for each state and topics for specific types of services. http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Healthy Eating Club
Provides articles and resources informing on healthy eating for infants and children, including information on colic and allergies, diet and asthma and food pyramids. http://www.healthyeatingclub.com/ |
Nutrition |
| Healthy Meals Resource System
Offers recipes, resources and information on preparing nutritious meals and food safety. http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=14&tax_level=1 |
Nutrition |
| Heartkids Australia
Aims to meet the needs of children with a congenital or childhood acquired heart disease by providing non-medical understanding, support and information for families. http://www.heartkids.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Heartkids NSW Inc
Offers support to families and aims to increase community awareness about the high incidence of congenital heart defects and its continuing consequences. http://www.heartkidsnsw.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Heartkids QLD Inc
Provides non medical support, understanding and information to enhance the personal well being and self confidence of children with congenital/acquired heart disease. http://www.heartkidsqld.org/ |
Chronic illness |
| HeartKids Victoria
The aim of this site is to provide useful information and avenues of support for families of heart children. http://www.heartkidsvic.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Heartkids WA
Offers support, understanding and information to families who have a child diagnosed with a congenital or acquired heart disorder. http://www.heartkidswa.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| ibabydoc.com
Extensive health information about babies and children from a paediatrician. Includes childhood illnesses, safety, child development and lists product recalls. http://www.ibabydoc.com/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Inclusion.com
Concentrates on the development of future leadership for inclusion through the creation of focused programs, materials and research to create a world where Everyone Belongs. http://www.inclusion.com/ |
Disability |
| Inclusive Directions
Works with childcare staff to support the inclusion of children with additional needs and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Long Day Care, Outside School Hours Care and Family Day Care services. Continues to provide inclusion support, information and advice, specialist equipment/resources and training. http://www.directions.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Infant Development Program of British Columbia
Serve children from birth to three years old, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development. http://www.idpofbc.ca/ |
Disability |
| Innovative Communication Programming
Offers numerous publications and resources that are useful for anyone working with individuals with disabilities including, a picture library program, books and training manuals to provide communication, literacy and positive behaviour support. http://www.innovativeprogramming.net.au/ |
Disability |
| International Association for the Study of Attachment
A multi-disciplinary association of mental health professionals who wish to improve mental health treatment. Focusses on how humans cope with threat and the effects of this on later adaptation or maladaptation. http://www.iasa-dmm.org/index.php |
Infant mental health |
| International Associations of Infant Food Manufacturers (IFM)
Dedicated to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information about nutrition for infants and young children and to serving as an online resource for parents and care givers, opinion leaders and the media. http://www.ifm.net/ |
Nutrition |
| International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
A non-profit organisation established to develop and administer a voluntary certification program, with the primary purpose to benefit the public, by setting standards for the lactation consultant profession. http://www.iblce.edu.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Karitane
Aims to promote health and provide quality care and guidance to families so that children can thrive by providing support, guidance and information to families experiencing parenting difficulties, as well as health professionals and to the community. http://http://www.karitane.com.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Kid Needs.com
A worldwide resource that provides children with special needs, families and other caregivers with access to comprehensive information and resources. http://www.kidneeds.com/ |
Disability |
| Kids In Danger
A non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting children by improving children's product safety and highlighting product recalls to the public. http://www.kidsindanger.org/ |
Injury |
| Kids in Mind
Designed to assist you find information about Child & Youth Mental Health Services in Brisbane and provides help on a range of issues by giving support and guidance in assessing your child's needs and helping you to manage the problem. http://www.kidsinmind.org.au/ |
Infant mental health |
| Kidsafe
Conducts injury prevention programs, media campaigns, provides information, develops educational resources and initiates special programs to raise awareness of child safety issues and injury prevention, throughout the community. http://www.kidsafe.com.au/ |
Injury |
| KidsHealth
Contains literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games and resources, developed by experts in the health care of children and teens and presented in age-appropriate content and tone, with separate areas for kids, teens and parents http://kidshealth.org/ |
Nutrition |
| Lactation Resource Centre
Specialises in providing the community and health care industry with comprehensive and readily useable information resources on all aspects of human lactation. We facilitate the further understanding of the scientific basis of lactation through education and research. http://www.lrc.asn.au/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Le Leche League International
Provides information and articles on breastfeeding including, foods to avoid when breastfeeding, infant nutrition requirements, positioning the baby and advantages of breastfeeding. Also offers advice on weaning and FAQs. http://www.llli.org/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Learning Links
An Australian charity and non-profit organisation formed to help children who have learning disabilities, difficulties and developmental delays and their families. Services include early childhood intervention, full cognitive, developmental and paediatric assessments, individualised and supplementary specialist literacy and numeracy services, specialised help for children who have had serious illnesses, an in-school reading program for children falling behind in literacy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, family counselling, case management, group programs and workshops. http://www.learninglinks.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Little Hearts Matter
Offers support to families at the point where a single ventricle heart condition has been diagnosed, through the treatment choices and into life at home. http://http://www.lhm.org.uk/ |
Chronic illness |
| Marfan Support and Information in NSW
An informative site, including a discussion forum, for parents that seek information and support, when they think Marfan Syndrome may be genetic to their family. http://www.marfan.net.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Martindale Health Science Guide
A 'Virtual' Medical Centre, containing medical cases and grand rounds, teaching files, courses and textbooks, tutorials, journals, database atlases and image databases as well as movies. http://www.martindalecenter.com/HSGuide.html |
Nutrition |
| Maternal & Infant Nutrition Briefs
A research-based newsletter prepared by the University of California for professionals interested in maternal and infant nutrition. http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/briefs/ |
Nutrition |
| Meerilinga
Involved with the establishment of high quality programs associated with children, early education and care, training and working with parents and the wider community. Reflecting what is relevant and meets the needs of todays children, their families and communities. http://www.meerilinga.org.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Mommyguide.com
Provides information for parents and carers on a broad range of topics, from preconception to preschool and offers peer parenting research through extensive forums and on-call parenting and pregnancy advice staff. http://www.mommyguide.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index |
Breastfeeding |
| Mother and Child Glossary
An easy to use avenue for getting credible answers to your health and medical questions concerning women and children, encompassing topics from conception through to delivery and ultimately the child. http://www.hon.ch/Dossier/MotherChild/ |
Chronic illness |
| Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW
The only advocacy service in NSW available specifically to people from a NESB with disability, their families and carers. Aims to promote, protect and secure the rights and interests of people from a NESB with disability and their families and carers in NSW. http://www.mdaa.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Conduct life-saving medical research and community health research with a focus on conditions that affect babies, children and adolescents. http://www.mcri.edu.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Promoting the health of babies, children and adults and enhance the potential for full, productive living. Work includes identifying causes of birth defects, developmental disabilities and helping children to develop to their full potential. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ |
Disability |
| National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Centre
Supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and aims to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through to five) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate and family-centred supports and services. http://www.nectac.org/ |
Disability |
| National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
The national consumer based peak body for people from non-English speaking background with a disability, their families and carers. Aims to advocate at a federal level, for the rights and interests of people from a NESB with a disability, their families and carers. http://www.neda.org.au/index.html |
Disability |
| National Information Centre for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (USA)
National information and referral centre that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals. Focus is children and youth (birth to age 22) with a wide variety of publications, including fact sheets on specific disabilities, state resource sheets, parent guides and bibliographies. http://www.nichcy.org/ |
Disability |
| National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Supports and conducts research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families and populations including reducing infant deaths, learning about growth and development and examining problems of birth defects and mental retardation. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/ |
Chronic illness |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research and service. http://www.rarediseases.org/ |
Chronic illness |
| National Public Health Partnership's Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan - Eat Well Australia, 2000-2010
Includes sections on maternal and child health, nutrition for mothers, promoting breastfeeding, nutrition for children under five years old and nutrition for school-aged children. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-food-nphp.htm |
Nutrition |
| National Resource Centre for Health and Safety in Child Care
Offers information for providers, parents, consultants and regulators on current policies and key resources available. http://nrc.uchsc.edu/ |
Chronic illness |
| National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health
Dedicated to helping states, tribes, territories and communities discover, apply and sustain innovative and collaborative solutions that improve the social, emotional and behavioral well being of children and families. http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/index.html |
Infant mental health |
| Ngala Family Resource Centre - WA
Aims to provide and promote a range of programs that help families develop their own resources to enjoy an independent fulfilling family life. Assist parents with young children who need advice and support to confidently manage the challenges of early parenting. http://www.ngala.com.au/ |
Nutrition |
| NSW Newborn and paediatric Emergency Transport Services (NETS)
Statewide clinical service for medical retrieval of critically ill newborns, infants and children in New South Wales. http://www.nets.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Nurse Nana
Health resource for pregnancy, toddler and infant care. Addresses topics such as common cures and myths, breastfeeding, nutrition and immunisation. Includes facility to submit questions and receive feedback. http://www.family4life.com/nurse_nana.htm |
Nutrition |
| Nutrition Australia
Nutrition is important throughout the life cycle. Healthy eating habits developed in early childhood will help encourage healthy eating habits as an adult. Offers a range of Fact sheets, publications, research and recipe information suitable for all age groups. http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/ |
Nutrition |
| Nutrition Cafe
Be a Nutrition Sleuth, or play Grab a Grape or Have-A-Bite to enjoy the fun way of learning nutrition information. http://exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/ |
Nutrition |
| Office of Children's Services - Alaska
Offers information and programs on a range of topics including Healthy Families, Infant Learning and Family Nutrition. Protects children by preventing and remedying repeated abuse, neglect and the exploitation of children. http://health.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/ |
Nutrition |
| Offord Centre for Child Studies
Leading the search for solutions that enhance the emotional, social and cognitive development of children. http://www.offordcentre.com/ |
Infant mental health |
| Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)
Provides information on research, education and related subjects from those with personal experience. Chat rooms and message board facilities available. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ |
Disability |
| Paediatric Continence Association of Australia Incorporated (PCAA)
A volunteer-based organisation dedicated to providing education, information and advocacy for children and young people who suffer incontinence. http://www.pcaa.org.au/ |
Chronic illness |
| Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Centre
Based on the concept of parents helping parents, with assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities and their families. http://www.pacer.org/ |
Disability |
| Parent Center
Presents articles, tips from parents and message boards on the various ways children learn by watching, listening and touching. Offers activities to promote learning. http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Parents Canada.com
A comprehensive site containing information on pregnancy and birth and lots of help in caring for a healthy, happy and safe child. http://www.parentscanada.com/ |
Breastfeeding |
| Parents Helping Parents
Provides lifetime guidance, supports and services to families of children with any special need and the professionals who serve them. http://www.php.com/ |
Disability |
| Possum web
A computer-based system that helps clinicians to diagnose syndromes in their patients. Contains information on more than 2800 syndromes and includes x-rays, diagrams, histopathology slides and video clips. http://www.possum.net.au/ |
Disability |
| Prevention Institute
Dedicated to improving community health and well-being by building momentum for effective primary prevention, taking action to build resilience and to prevent problems before they occur. http://www.preventioninstitute.org/index.html |
Injury |
| Public Health Agency of Canada
Provides information on children's developmental health from birth to age twelve on a host of topics including play, learning, behaviour, parenting, nutrition, safety, immunisation, illness and special needs. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/chn-rcs/index-eng.php |
Chronic illness |
| Public Health Nutrition
Focus on improving the health and wellbeing of whole populations. Committed to preventing disease, addressing health inequalities and the underlying determinants of health, empowering families and communities and using evidence-based approaches that ensure value for money in achieving optimal health for all Victorians. http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nutrition/ |
Nutrition |
| QLD Advocacy Incorporated (QAI)
An independent, community-based systems advocacy and legal advocacy organisation for people with disability with aims to promote, protect and defend the fundamental needs, rights and lives of the most vulnerable people with disability. http://www.qai.org.au/content/index.cfm?CFID=6698098&CFTOKEN=67044547 |
Disability |
| QLD Community Child Health Service
This service aims to provide the best available health information for parents and carers of children and young people. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/cchs/default.asp |
Nutrition |
| QLD Health
The Queensland Department of Health aims to provide and be recognised for providing, Queenslanders with the best health and health-related services in the nation. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Raising Children Network
An Australian resource for parents of children aged 0-8 years. Provides information that can help parents with the day-to-day decisions of raising children and looking after their own needs. Contains expert, impartial information on raising children from newborns to eight years of age in an engaging and user-friendly format. http://raisingchildren.net.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Reaching IN... Reaching OUT
Promotes resilience and contributes to children's well-being by enhancing their capacities to cope with change, frustration and stress, and reduces the risk of long-term negative outcomes such as depression and social-behavioural problems. http://www.reachinginreachingout.com/index.htm |
Infant mental health |
| Resource Unit for Children with Special Needs (RUCSN) WA
Disability resource, training, support and advisory agency for children's services. Contains information on news, inclusion, regional teams, large collection of facts sheets on children with special needs and links. http://www.rucsn.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
Australia's major independent special educator with the primary purpose of providing a wide range of educational services to children who have significant hearing and/or vision loss, including children who have additional disabilities. http://www.ridbc.org.au/ |
Disability |
| SA Children's Health Development Foundation
Provides programs and services in nutrition education and physical activity for school communities and other settings and promotes the physical, emotional and social health and well being of children through innovative 'health promoting' strategies. http://www.chdf.org.au/ |
Nutrition |
| Safe Kids Canada
Injuries are the number one cause of death and disability among Canadian children. Our job is to help keep children safe by providing information on how to prevent injuries. http://www.safekidscanada.ca/ |
Injury |
| Safe Kids Worldwide
Aims to protect kids from their number one killer - unintentional injury, through research, providing safety tips and listing unsafe products being recalled. http://www.safekids.org/ |
Injury |
| Safekids
Aims to reduce the incident and severity of unintentional injury to children by creating safer environments and raising community awareness through education, policy and practices for children. http://www.safekids.org.nz/ |
Injury |
| Safety Centre - Royal Children's Hospital
Information and resources specialising in child and adolescent injury prevention including, Home safety, Water safety, Backyard and playground safety, Nursery furniture safety, Poison safety and Kids and dogs. Offers products through the Home Safety shop. http://www.wch.org.au/safetycentre/index.cfm?doc_id=1730 |
Injury |
| SCOPE
Services provided include, early intervention, health support, therapy, specialist advice, attendant care and education. Also focuses on research, raising community awareness and facilitating community inclusion for people with physical and multiple disabilities. http://www.scopevic.org.au/ |
Disability |
| Special Kids Channel
Your special needs child has an important ally - you. Keep informed on how you can make a difference in your child's life through feature articles and discussion boards. http://specialkidstoday.com/ |
Disability |
| Speechville Express
If your child has difficulty with speech, language, communication or is a late talker, we can provide you with knowledge about available resources to help your child, or a child you care about, who has a communication impairment disorder. http://www.speechville.com/ |
Disability |
| The Centre for Cerebral Palsy
A leader in the provision of services, research and development and specialised therapy for children and adults with cerebral palsy. http://www.tccp.com.au/content.php?page=1 |
Disability |
| The Council on Quality and Leadership
An International non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the quality of services and supports to people with disabilities, accomplished through its accreditation services, training programs and research division. http://www.thecouncil.org/ |
Disability |
| Urban Programs Resource Network
A comprehensive site containing information and resources for Parenting and Seniors, Just for Kids and Schools online and Nutrition, includes Out on a Limb - A guide to getting along. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/ |
Nutrition |
| World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
A global network of organisations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right. WABA works in liaison with UNICEF. http://www.waba.org.my/ |
Breastfeeding |
| World Association for Infant Mental Health
Promotes education, research and study of the effects of mental, emotional and social development during infancy on later, normal and psychopathological development through international and interdisciplinary cooperation, publications, affiliate associations and through regional and biennial congresses devoted to scientific, educational and clinical work with infants and their caregivers. http://www.waimh.org/ |
Infant mental health |
