Early Childhood Connections
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| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Sector Advisory Group (ATSIECSAG)
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Support activities range from consultancy on programs and policies and the provision of training to staff committees to resources and problem solving within the services. Services support involves working with staff of the services as well as with management committees and the communities. http://www.aecssu.org.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Aboriginal Children's Circle of Early Learning
A clearinghouse on Aboriginal early childhood development. Provides information and resources, share news, information and ideas and connect with other service providers across Canada and beyond. http://www.accel-capea.ca/ |
Cultural diversity |
| About Kids Health
Offers an extensive collection of information on child development, common health problems and health care and provides a comprehensive, interactive and accessible resource for families, designed to help children and their families learn about the conditions that affect them, keep informed about current research and learn how to fit disease management seamlessly into an active, healthy lifestyle. http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Committed to solving critical social problems through education, research, training, social marketing and policy analysis. Major areas of focus include health, education, youth development, the environment and leadership development. http://www.aed.org/ |
Community development |
| ACT Children's Plan
Provides a common policy framework for the provision of services and sets guidelines for the practical implementation of services across government, non government agencies and the community. http://www.children.act.gov.au/ |
Community development |
| ACT Council of Social Service Inc (ACTCOSS)
The peak representative body for non profit community organisations and disadvantaged and low-income citizens of the Australian Capital Territory. http://www.actcoss.org.au/ |
Community development |
| ACT for Kids
An organisation which helps families cherish their children and give them the best possible start to life. It works to keep kids safe through information, education, referral and therapy services which help parents care for children. http://www.abusedchildtrust.com.au |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| 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/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Adelaide's Child
Offers the latest information on a wide range of parenting topics, calendar of events, children's book reviews and discussion boards. http://www.adelaideschild.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Agenda for Children Tomorrow
Aims to create and evaluate community district-based collaborative groups of health and social service providers, consumers and concerned others in order to offer services for children and families that are comprehensive, non-duplicative, accessible, supportive of families needs and easy to use. http://actnyc.org/ |
Community development |
| All Baby 'n Kids
Baby, pregnancy, kids and mom resources and activities for the kids, to help with the most important job you will ever have. http://www.all-babynkids.com/ |
Parenting |
| Alliance for Children and Families
National membership association providing effective resources and leadership to over 300 private non-profit, child and family serving organisations in the United States and Canada. http://www.alliance1.org/ |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| Ask Nanny
Offers free guidance to parents, caregivers, nannies and others involved in childcare and includes a discussion forum. http://www.ask-nanny.com/index.html |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Family Support |
| Association for Research on Mothering
Promotes feminist maternal scholarship by building and sustaining a community of researchers, academics and grassroots, interested in the topic of mothering-motherhood. http://www.yorku.ca/arm/ |
Parenting |
| Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH)
A national, non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system in Australia. http://www.awch.org.au/about.html |
Family Support |
| Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies (ACWA)
The NSW peak body representing agencies providing direct service delivery to vulnerable children, young people and their families. Working within a social justice framework, with a focus on equity, social inclusion and capacity building, ACWA engages in a number of activities including systematic advocacy, policy development, research and training to strengthen the capacity of the community services sector to better respond to the need of children, young people and their families. For over 50 years ACWA has been working with its members to reform the child protection system and build a system that care for children. http://www.acwa.asn.au |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| AusParenting
Offers guides to the internet, television, electronic games and mobile phones, containing suggestions and strategies for parents to assist their children to obtain the most benefit from media use. http://www.parentingrc.org.au/vp/base/ausparenting.php |
Parenting |
| Australia's Welfare 2007
The most comprehensive and authorative source of national information on welfare services in Australia. Topics include indicators of the welfare of Australia's population, ageing and aged care services, disability and disability services, assistance for housing, services for people experiencing homelessness and welfare services expenditure and labour force. It also features an extended chapter on children, youth and families. http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10527 |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Family Support |
| Australian Childhood Foundation
Aims to prevent child abuse and reduce the harm it causes to children, families and the community. Also provides counselling services for children who have experienced abuse and family violence and runs a range of recognised prevention, education, advocacy and research programs. http://www.childhood.org.au/website/default.asp |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Australian Council of Social Service
The national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia - the principal voice of low income and disadvantaged people in social and economic policy matters. http://www.acoss.org.au/ |
Community development |
| Australian Government Child Care
Helps families to participate in the social and economic life of the community through the provision of support for child care services. http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood/default2.htm |
Family Support |
| Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Link to a range of information on Government programs and policies focusing on Stronger Families: Family Assistance, Child Support, Child Care Support. Communities are Strong: Community Support, Indigenous. Individuals Reach their Potential: Disabilities, Carers, Welfare Reform. http://www.facs.gov.au/ |
Family Support |
| Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
The national research and information agency on issues affecting families in Australia and promotes the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia. http://www.aifs.gov.au/ |
Community development |
| Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators Incorporated (AUSIT)
An informative site, whether you require a Translator (written word) or Interpreter (spoken word) or would like to enquire how to join Australia's association of professional interpreters and translators. http://www.ausit.org/eng/showpage.php3?id=646 |
Cultural diversity |
| Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth
A national collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners from a broad range of disciplines who are working together to generate and translate knowledge to enhance the well-being and life chances of children and young people. http://www.aracy.org.au/AM/template.cfm?section=home1 |
Community development |
| Aware Parenting Institute
Based on research and insights in child development, a new approach to child-rearing is proposed that can profoundly shift a parent's relationship with his or her child. Interesting articles on sleep, behaviour and discipline. http://www.awareparenting.com/ |
Parenting |
| Babies and Bosses: OECD Recommendations to help families balance work and family life
This report reviews family-friendly policies in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom and makes recommendations to further ensure the well-being of parents and children. http://www.oecd.org/document/10/0,2340,en_2649_201185_34930826_1_1_1_1,00.html |
Community development |
| Baby & Toddler Channel
Baby-related resources for parents including monthly articles, behaviour and development, health and safety, Questions and Answers from Experts and a discussion forum. Resources also offered in Spanish. http://www.babiestoday.com/ |
Parenting |
| Baby Centre - UK
The UK's hands-on guide to pregnancy, birth and life, dedicated to helping new and expectant parents find the information, support and reassurance they need. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/ |
Parenting |
| Baby Centre - US
A complete resource for pregnancy and baby, dedicated to helping expectant and new parents find the in-depth information and supportive community they need. http://www.babycenter.com/ |
Parenting |
| Baby Centre Australia
Dedicated to helping new, expecting and "actively trying" parents find the information, support and reassurance they need. http://www.babycenter.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Baby Corner
Provides information and advice to parents through articles on pregnancy and parenting topics, expert advice from doctors and experts in the fields and as a supportive community for parents to interact with each other. http://www.thebabycorner.com/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Community development |
| Baby Place
Offers information on topics including pregnancy, birth, parenting and baby health care needs, articles and advice through message boards. http://www.baby-place.com/index.php |
Parenting |
| Babycare Advice.com
Committed to help find the solution that best works for your child and family remembering each child is unique and therefore each problem requires individual attention. http://www.babycareadvice.com/babycare/index.php |
Parenting |
| Bernard van Leer Foundation
Seeks to enhance opportunities, for children 0-7 years, growing up in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage, with the objective of developing their innate potential to the greatest extent possible. Interventions in the early years of childhood are most effective in yielding lasting benefits to children and society. http://www.bernardvanleer.org/ |
Community development |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| Black Administrators in Child Welfare (BACW)
A non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of African American children and their families who are gravely overrepresented in the nation's child welfare system. http://www.blackadministrators.org/ |
Cultural diversity |
| 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/ |
Family Support |
| Brisbane's Child
Offers the latest information on a wide range of parenting topics, calendar of events, children's book reviews and discussion boards. http://www.brisbaneschild.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Bub Hub
Comprehensive online directory of pregnancy, baby and toddler services. Site covers parenting and infant services, stores and activities Australia-wide. http://www.bubhub.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Building Strong Families - Insight from Research
Electronic Newsletter designed to keep people informed about the study and different issues surrounding parents, families and asset building. http://www.search-institute.org/families/bsf2004 |
Community development |
| Canadian Institute of Child Health
Dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, well-being and rights of all children and youth through monitoring, education and advocacy. http://www.cich.ca/ |
Community development |
| Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN)
Aims to help make Canada a more just, prosperous and caring society by creating knowledge and leading public debate on social and economic issues important to the well-being of Canadians. http://www.cprn.org/ |
Community development |
| Canberra's Child
Offers the latest information on a wide range of parenting topics, calendar of events, children's book reviews and discussion boards. http://www.canberraschild.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Carers Australia
Working to promote recognition of the important role of carers in our community and to empower carers so they will be better informed and resourced. Provides links to the Carers Association websites in each state and territory. http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Center for Child Wellbeing
Dedicated to exploring ways to dramatically improve the lives of children and envisions a world in which all children have the supports, strengths and the opportunities they need to flourish physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. http://www.childwellbeing.org/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Family Support |
| 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/ |
Family Support |
| Center for Effective Parenting
Focuses efforts in the areas of service, training and research and attempts to positively impact children by improving parenting skills. http://www.parenting-ed.org/ |
Parenting |
| Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
Offers numerous programs and materials to help parents become more effective and continuing education programs and materials for professionals who work with children and families. http://www.ciccparenting.org/ |
Parenting |
| Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) - Books
The Centre for Community Child Health produces a wide range of evidence based publications. http://www.rch.org.au/ccch/resources.cfm?doc_id=10546 |
Community development |
| Centre for Community Welfare Training
Provides cost effective and accessible professional development training opportunities for people working in the community welfare sector generally and with vulnerable children, young people and families in particular. http://www.acwa.asn.au/about_ccwt.html |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Centre for Culture Ethnicity & Health (CEH)
Aims to build the capacity of Victorian health service providers to develop solutions that improve responsiveness to cultural and linguistic diversity. http://www.ceh.org.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood
Champions children's rights and social justice in and through research, policy development, consultation and advice and training in services for young children and their families. http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/ |
Community development |
| Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Aims to provide research-based information about the effects of interventions used in health and social care and helps to promote the use of research-based knowledge. http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/index.htm |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Child Abuse Prevention Network
A nerve centre for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect. Provides unique and powerful tools for all workers to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication and prevention of child abuse and neglect. http://child-abuse.com/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)
Support parents and alleviate family stress to ensure children can grow in an environment of security, happiness and self worth and train community counsellors and case workers. http://www.childabuseprevention.com.au/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
Committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth and their families and protecting every child from harm. http://www.cwla.org/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC)
A resource for parents and professionals dedicated to the protection and promotion of the well-being of all children. Learn about exciting projects and access important research. http://www.cwlc.ca/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| ChildCare Exchange.com
A comprehensive site offering information on topics including, Childcare Information Exchange, Parenting Exchange, Online articles, World Forum and Program Showcases. http://mail.ccie.com/index.php |
Parenting |
| Childhood Under Threat - The State of the World's Children 2005
UNICEF have released their latest report covering the topics: Why are millions of children losing out on their childhood? Poverty, Conflict and HIV/Aids. More than a billion children are affected by poverty, war, aids, lack of shelter, health care and education. Millions of children die before the age of five from mostly preventable diseases! http://www.unicef.org/sowc05/english/index.html |
Community development |
| Children are Unbeatable
Campaigns for children to have the same legal protection against being hit as adults and promotes positive, non-violent discipline. http://www.childrenareunbeatable.org.uk/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Children Now
Utilises research and mass communications to make the well being of children a top priority across the nation. http://www.childrennow.org/ |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Family Support |
| Children Youth and Family Consortium
A wide range of information and resources about children and families, connecting research, teaching, policy and community practice. Seeks to advance greater understanding, shared knowledge and action that is informed and deliberate. http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/ |
Community development |
| Children's Services Central
Promote and maintain high quality care and inclusion for all children in eligible childcare services in NSW, by increasing the skill level of carers and service staff in line with nationally consistent principles and provide children's services in NSW, regardless of their geographic location, with access to quality professional support that is relevant, appropriate and timely. http://www.cscentral.org.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Civitas
The communication group that produces Born Learning, a public engagement and material distribution campaign designed to educate and inspire communities to play an active role in children's early learning. http://www.civitas.org/ |
Parenting |
| Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting (CEEP)
Provides publications and information to the worldwide early childhood and parenting communities. http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/ |
Parenting |
| Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
An organisation which promotes and protects the rights, interests and wellbeing of all Queenslanders under 18 years of age. http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/index.html |
Community development |
| Communicare - WA
A multifaceted family support agency offering personal and family counselling, childcare and parenting programmes with aims to develop a closer and caring community. http://www.communicare.org.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Community Action Towards Children's Health (CATCH)
A complete guide to community, social and government agencies, programs and services available to children and their families. http://www.catchcoalition.ca/ |
Parenting |
| Community Child Care Association Resource and Development Unit
The Professional Support Coordinator for Victoria providing information on inclusion, specialist equipment, bicultural support and Inclusion Support Agencies. Also offers access to calendar training, customised training, self guided learning packages and resource sheets. http://www.cccvic.org.au/content.cfm?content=1 |
Cultural diversity |
| Community Child Care Co-operative
Providing training, information and support, publications and advocacy for children's services in New South Wales. http://www.ccccnsw.org.au/ |
Community development |
| Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW - Interpreting & Translation
Provides interpreting and translating services in over 75 languages and dialects to all government departments and agencies, private and commercial organisations, community groups and individuals. http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/services/language_services |
Cultural diversity |
| Community Tool Box
Offers practical guidance for the different tasks required to promote community health and development, resources on topics include, leadership, strategic planning, community assessment, grant writing, evaluation and an e-newsletter. http://ctb.ku.edu/ |
Community development |
| community.gov.au
Provides access to online services and information for community organisations, individuals and communities. Browse the list of topics including Community Groups, Community Development and Services or use the A-Z Directory, Site Map or Search Facility. http://www.community.gov.au/Internet/MFMC/community.nsf/pages/home?opendocument |
Community development |
| Connect for Kids
Aims for better policies for kids by assisting adults make their communities better places for families and children and provides solutions-oriented coverage of critical issues for children and families. http://www.connectforkids.org/ |
Community development |
| Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Early Childhood Research Institute
Identifies, evaluates and promotes effective and appropriate early intervention practices and preschool practices that are sensitive and respectful to children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. http://www.clas.uiuc.edu/ |
Cultural diversity |
| CyberParent
A comprehensive family site with information on a range of topics for infants, children and teenagers including parenting, nutrition and tips for living healthier and happier. http://www.cyberparent.com/ |
Parenting |
| Dads Can
Promotes responsible and involved fathering by supporting men's personal development into fatherhood and healthy fathering patterns in our society. Includes a chat room for dads to gather together. http://www.dadscan.ca/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Defence Community Organisation
Offers ready access to information about posting locations and other topics of interest including, health, childcare, education, special needs and housing. http://www.defence.gov.au/dco/ |
Family Support |
| Defence for Children International - Australia
The local link in a global chain of childrens rights agencies recognised by the United Nations. The Convention of the Rights of the Child focuses on people under 18 years of age and sets out the principles which guide DCI's actions and campaigns: children's right to protection, provision, promotion and participation. http://www.dci-au.org/ |
Community development |
| Department for Child Protection
Major focus is on meeting the needs of vulnerable children and families. It is responsible for protecting and caring for children, and supporting people at risk of crisis. http://www.community.wa.gov.au/DCP/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Department for Communities
Supports the social wellbeing and participation of our key community groups; children and young people, seniors, women, carers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. http://www.community.wa.gov.au/DFC/ |
Cultural diversity |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Disability Services - VIC
Responsible for funding and providing a range of supports and services for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and dual disabilities, neurological impairments and acquired brain injury. http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability |
Cultural diversity |
| Doctors Reform Society of Australia
An organisation of doctors and medical students supporting health care reforms to ensure justice, equity and quality care for all regardless of social economic status. http://www.drs.org.au/ |
Community development |
| Dr Greene.com
A comprehensive site offering an A-Z illustrated encyclopedia on all child health and parenting issues, to care for the next generation. http://www.drgreene.org/default.cfm |
Parenting |
| Dr Spock
Provides parents with the latest expert advice, information and inspiration on raising happy, healthy children. http://www.drspock.com/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Community development |
| Early Childhood Services Management - VIC
Supports the health, development, wellbeing and learning of Victorias young children by overseeing services including kindergartens and child care, maternal and child health, supported playgroups, parenting services and early childhood intervention services. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/ecsmanagement/default.htm |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Ethnic Child Care Resource Unit (ECCRU)
Provides training, resources and advice to SUPS workers to support the inclusion of CALD children as well as employing Multicultural Bilingual Workers to assist in settling children into services. http://www.multicultural.online.wa.gov.au/cgi-bin/owamc.cgi?eccru |
Cultural diversity |
| Ethnic Communities Council of NSW
Primary roles are advocacy, education and community development and actively promotes the principles of multiculturalism and works vigorously towards the further development of a multicultural society. http://www.eccnsw.org.au |
Cultural diversity |
| Every Child Matters
The aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/ |
Family Support |
| Families and Work Institute (FWI)
A non-profit centre for research that provides data to inform decision-making on the changing workforce, changing workplace, changing family and changing community. http://www.familiesandwork.org/ |
Community development |
| Families Australia
Aims to improve policies and programs affecting families through advocacy and representation at all levels of government by working from a network of services, organisations, carers, consumers and communities, developing policy and research which is formed by the rich diversity of families and communities. http://www.familiesaustralia.org.au/ |
Community development |
| Families in Australia 2008
This report provides a summary of the key issues and trends facing Australian families. It examines a selection of key topics, including fertility, caring responsibilities, economic wellbeing of families, health of family relationships and how Australians are balancing work and family responsibilities. http://www.pmc.gov.au/publications/families/ |
Community development |
| Family & Parenting Institute
The leading centre of expertise on families and parenting in the UK, carrying out research and policy work to find out what matters to families. Develops ideas to improve the services families use and to improve the environment in which children grow up and work to inform policymakers and public debate. http://www.familyandparenting.org/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Family Support |
| Family and Children's Service
Helping to change lives through counselling, family support services, educational opportunities, leadership development, initiatives to build up the community and advocacy for public policy that empower human development and opportunity. http://www.fcsmn.org/ |
Family Support |
| Family Initiative for Early Education and Child Care
Recommendations arising from 'The Economic Impacts of Child Care and Early Education: Financing Solutions for the Future' Conference. http://www.legalmomentum.org/site/PageServer?pagename=families_main |
Community development |
| Family Paws
Dedicated to providing education and resources to parents, kids and professionals about safe kid and K9 interaction. http://www.familypaws.com/ |
Community development |
| Family Relationships Online
Provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues. It allows families to find out about services that are funded by the Government that can assist them to build better relationships. http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/ |
Family Support |
| Family Resource.com
A comprehensive site providing information on pregnancy and babies, parenting, health, relationships, finance and lifestyle and offers an open forum for comments. http://www.familyresource.com/ |
Family Support |
| Family Support America
Dedicated to providing the information, support, and connections that families need to survive. Whether you have questions about child abuse, alcoholism, disciplining children, divorce, or other topics related to families http://www.familysupportamerica.org/ |
Family Support |
| Fathers Forum Online
Aims to help fathers connect with each other and reflect on what it means to become a parent. http://www.fathersforum.com/ |
Parenting |
| FKA Multicultural Resource Centre
Provides advice, consultancy, training and resources with aims to foster positive attitudes amongst providers and staff in children's services towards the development of multicultural perspectives in their services and programs. http://www.fka.com.au/1/1.htm |
Cultural diversity |
| Foundation for Child Development
Seeks to understand children, particularly the disadvantaged and to promote their well-being. Dedicated to the principle that all families should have the social and material resources to raise their children to be healthy, educated and productive members of their communities. http://fcd-us.org/ |
Community development |
| Frame Works Institute
Conducts communications research to aid nonprofit organisations in expanding their constituency base, build public will and further public understanding of specific social issues. http://www.frameworksinstitute.org/ |
Community development |
| Funded Agency Channel
Supports management and staff within VIC Department of Human Services funded agencies by providing easy access to information and resources to support funded agency business, provide agency specific information, transactions and interactive features within a secure environment and to support collaboration, discussion and networking throughout the human services sector. http://fac.dhs.vic.gov.au/home.aspx |
Community development |
| Good Beginnings Australia
Aims to create a caring environment with families, communities, service agencies and governments working together, so that all children can have a good beginning. Uses a flexible, strategic range of services, selected to suit the needs of the particular family or community and proven effective by Australian and International research. http://www.goodbeginnings.net.au/index.shtml |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Community development |
| HandsOnScotland
An online resource for anybody working with children and young people. The website provides practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people's troubling behaviour, build up their self-esteem and promote their positive mental wellbeing. http://www.handsonscotland.co.uk |
Parenting |
| Harvard Family Research Project
Strives to increase the effectiveness of public and private organisations and communities as they promote child development, student achievement, healthy family functioning and community development. http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/ |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Health Translations Directory
Enables health practitioners and those working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities to easily find reliable translated health information. Provides links to online multilingual resources across the health sector including government departments, peak health bodies, hospitals, community health centres and welfare agencies. http://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Healthy Start
An Australia-wide initiative to support parents with learning difficulties, including parents with a diagnosed intellectual impairment and to promote a healthy start to life for their young children. Provides access to evidence-informed resources for professionals working with parents who have learning difficulties. http://www.healthystart.net.au/ |
Family Support |
| HELP for Families
An interactive parenting guide for families, developed by a clinical psychologist, to help parents find solutions for their family concerns with children aged one to eight years. Topics include family communication, discipline and school problems. http://www.helpforfamilies.com/ |
Parenting |
| Human Services Network
Both non-government and government community and welfare agencies can join together to share information and speed up online referrals through improved communications between human services agencies. http://bsdp.hsnet.nsw.gov.au/ |
Community development |
| Human Services Policy Center
Pairs applied analytic research with the promotion of policies that improve the lives of children, families and communities, with special attention to the needs of those who are disadvantaged. http://www.hspc.org/ |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Social Issues
Investigating children, families and contemporary social issues and is committed to undertaking both basic and applied research related to the development, functioning and well-being of children and families and to address pressing social issues. http://www.iscfsi.bbk.ac.uk/projects.asp |
Community development |
| Johnson & Johnson Pacific
Using the latest technology and know-how from its research laboratories around the world, J&J create everyday products and build services that are effective, accessible and easy for anyone to use. Provides product information, advice and resources for parents and caregivers responsible for the care of babies and young children. http://www.jnjaust.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute
The Johnson & Johnson Paediatric Institute L.L.C. is an organisation within Johnson & Johnson solely dedicated to continued learning and research in paediatrics, infant development and maternity care. By partnering with leading healthcare professionals, developmental specialist and international organisations including the American Academy of Paediatrics and the International Paediatric Association, the Paediatric Institute provides programs and initiatives for professionals, parents and caregivers, that help shape the future of children's health around the world. http://www.jjpi.com/ |
Parenting |
| Keep Kids Healthy.com
A pediatricians guide to your child's health and safety, with free parenting advice and online forums plus information on kids nutrition, growth, development, common problems and infections. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/ |
Parenting |
| Kid Source Online
Offers timely and in-depth knowledge on education and health information, focusing on infant growth and development, for parents, professionals and teachers. http://www.kidsource.com/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Kids in Perth - The Parents Paper
A free of charge family publication, distributed at the beginning of each month and targeted at parents with children aged up to fourteen. http://www.kidsinperth.com/ |
Parenting |
| Kids Tracks Newsletter
For all NT service providers in Aboriginal child and family wellbeing to network and share their stories http://www.families.nt.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=7322&cid=20191&id=750 |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Kidslife
A dynamic online resource for parents, carers and educators. Members can select and research specific issues of interest through topical articles, excerpts, reviews, links and advice from experts in a range of fields. Membership is free and includes, on request, a monthly interactive newsletter http://www.kidslife.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Kindred
Provides information about early childhood years and early childhood development, featuring articles from writers on the front lines of their fields, from all around the world. http://www.kindredmedia.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Kurrajong Aboriginal Products
Specialises in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander toys and educational resources for the 0-8 years age group. http://www.kurrajong.net/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Lady Gowrie Child Centre - Sydney
Site contains information on child care services, general resource and advisory services and library, QI&AS training and support, SUPS training and support, vocational and in-service training, consultation, book sales, information and referral services. http://www.gowrie-sydney.com.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Linkup Parents
Locate destinations covering parenting, education, book reviews and recreation. Offers informative and fun articles of interest to moms, dads and caregivers. http://www.linkup-parents.com/ |
Parenting |
| Love Our Children USA
Committed to improving the lives of all children by breaking the cycle that victimizes them, empowering parents and the public with resources and knowledge, giving children and youth a voice by speaking for them and advocating for their safety. http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Melbourne's Child
Offers the latest information on a wide range of parenting topics, calendar of events, children's book reviews and discussion boards. http://www.melbourneschild.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Mums the Word
A survival guide for parents through the first few months of caring for a newborn and a simple, easy to use Baby Care guide. http://www.mumstheword.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Mumsweb
Dedicated to parents of all ages and designed to help mums and dads with information and advice on topics including, Pregnancy, Children, Parenting, Family and Health. http://m1.mumsweb.com/ |
Parenting |
| My Connected Community (mc2)
A virtual meeting place where communities interact online to form a living web. Helps connect people regardless of language, location, background, age, ability or resources. http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/index.html |
Community development |
| Nation's Network of Child Care Resource and Referral (NACCRRA)
Provides training, resources and best practices standards to local and state child care resource and referral centers that support high quality, accountable services. Promotes national policies and partnerships that facilitate universal access to quality child care. http://www.naccrra.org/ |
Parenting |
| National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
Provides and supports programs, workshops and resources for African American children, their parents and communities in Early Health and Education, Child Welfare and Parenting. http://www.nbcdi.org/ |
Cultural diversity |
| National Centre for Children in Poverty (NCCP)
Identifies and promotes strategies that prevent child poverty and improve the lives of low-income children and their families. http://www.nccp.org/ |
Community development |
| National Centre for Cultural Competence
Mission is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design, implement and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems. http://www11.georgetown.edu/research/gucchd/nccc/ |
Cultural diversity |
| National Centre on Shaken Baby Syndrome
A comprehensive site offering information and answers to frequently asked questions and prevention products. http://www.dontshake.com/ |
Parenting |
| National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Collects, produces and distributes information and resources, conducts research and offers specialist advice on the latest developments in child abuse prevention, child protection and associated violence. http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| National Children's and Youth Law Centre
Australia's only national community legal centre dedicated to addressing human rights issues for children and young people through legal change. http://www.ncylc.org.au/ |
Community development |
| National Children's Bureau
Works to identify and promote the well-being and interests of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. http://http://www.ncb.org.uk/ |
Community development |
| 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 |
Cultural diversity |
| National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research, for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments and for providing advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research. http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/ |
Community development |
| National Sudden Infant Death Resource Centre
Provides information services and technical assistance on SIDS and related topics with the aim to promote understanding and provide comfort to those affected by SIDS through information sharing. http://www.sidscenter.org/ |
Family Support |
| 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 |
Cultural diversity |
| Network SA
Resource, Advisory & Management Services with aims to promote and support effective management, governance, inclusion and cultural awareness in child care centres, out of hours school care programs, family day care and other care and education services for children aged from birth to twelve years. http://www.networksa.org.au/networksa_home.html |
Cultural diversity |
| North American Resource Center for Child Welfare (NARCCW)
Conceived and embodied as an umbrella organisation for a tetrad of child welfare agencies. These agencies provide a comprehensive array of child welfare services that assure protection and permanence for abused, neglected and sexually abused children. http://www.ihs-trainet.com/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Northern Territory Families
Provides information and advice for parents on parenting and child development for babies, toddlers, children and teenagers and living within the family environment. http://www.families.nt.gov.au/asp/index.asp |
Parenting |
| NSW Commission for Children and Young People
Aims to initiate and influence broad, positive change for children and young people, guided by legislation incorporating mutual co-operation between the Commission, government and non government agencies on laws, policies, practices and services that affect them. Also, provides information sheets for parents on a range of parenting topics. http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/ |
Community development |
| NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS)
Working to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young persons and to build stronger families and communities. Regulates child care services and fund services to support children who cannot live with their families and also fund and regulate adoption services. Offers services for the homeless, helps recconnect people with their families and coordinates services to meet basic welfare and recovery needs of people affected by natural and other disasters. http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/HOMEPAGE/HOME.htm |
Parenting |
| NSW Health - Parenting
A parents guide to understanding the A-Z's of children and adolescents and how to find help. Information is available in Arabic, Croatian, Italian, Macedonian, Portugese, Spanish, Thai and Turkish as well as English. http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/topics/Parenting.html |
Parenting |
| NYC Children's Services
Aims to affect positive change in the child welfare system by strengthening ties to key stakeholders, parents, youth, foster parents, case workers, supervisors and managers, lawyers and judges, elected officials, advocates and administrators. http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/home/home.shtml |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| NYU Child Study Center
Your resource guide to the scientifically-based, parent friendly site that includes articles, newsletters and the latest information on parenting and child mental health. http://www.aboutourkids.org/ |
Parenting |
| Offord Centre for Child Studies
Leading the search for solutions that enhance the emotional, social and cognitive development of children. http://www.offordcentre.com/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Oh Baby
A helpful resource providing information, advice and an online community for expectant mothers and new parents. http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/ |
Parenting |
| ourcommunity.com.au
Whether you are a parenting group, kindergarten, health support group or school, this site provides the practical support and resources to help you find money, members, advice, insurance, banking or information on improving your community group. http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/index.jsp |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Parent Infant Family Australia (PIFA)
A non profit organisation helping families survive, reflect on and share the experiences and feelings of the first five years of family life. http://www.pifa.org.au/foundation/ |
Parenting |
| Parent News
Contains articles, news, resources, information and tips on parenting. http://www.parent.net/ |
Parenting |
| Parent2Parent
From conception to the coming of age and beyond, we all know the best advice comes from sharing with other parents. Offers forums on many and varied topics. http://parent2parent.au.com/forum/index.php |
Parenting |
| Parentbytes.com
There are difficulties and demands that regularly confront parents, by sharing experiences and ideas we hope to make life a little easier for other parents. http://www.parentbytes.com/ |
Parenting |
| Parenthood.com
Provides information to help families grow through conception, pregnancy, parenthood and community involvement and covers topics A-Z. http://www.parenthood.com/ |
Parenting |
| Parenting Australia
Provides information for parents on Pregnancy and Birth, Newborns, toddlers and Early Learning. http://www.parentingaustralia.com.au/ |
Parenting |
| Parenting Club
An online community and resource for parents, couples expecting a baby or anyone trying to conceive. Includes baby and parenting message boards, parenting articles, book and product reviews. http://www.parentingclub.com/ |
Parenting |
| Parenting in Australian Families
(PDF 329KB)
A growing interest among researchers in parents' own ideas about the task of parenting, about how they are going about the business of rearing children, about the sources they draw upon for their understanding of the nature of childhood and about the resources they are able to access to support them in their role as parents. A comparative study of Anglo, Torres Strait Islander and Vietnamese communities. http://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/pubs/resrep5.pdf |
Cultural diversity |
| Parenting NSW
Whether your child is a toddler just learning to test the boundaries, a rebellious school child or a teenager challenging your authority, you will find some tried-and-tested advice here. http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STANDARD/PC_100217.html |
Parenting |
| Parenting Press
The best in child guidance, parent education, emotional competency and children's safety books. Offers monthly newsletter for parents and weekly tips from parenting books. http://www.parentingpress.com/ |
Parenting |
| Parenting Toddlers
Practical advice and tips on parenting toddlers including, ensuring your toddlers' safety, potty training, disciplining your toddler and various activities for your toddler. http://www.parentingtoddlers.com/index.html |
Parenting |
| Parents Action for Children
A national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the interests of families and young children. Develops parent education material, connects parents with ine another and fights for issues such as early education, health care and high quality and affordable child care. http://store.parentsactionstore.org/prostores/servlet/StoreFront |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Parents of Premature Babies
Having a premature baby can be a scary and lonely business. Site offers support and the benefits of a wide range of experiences. Join the group and share your experiences. http://www.preemie-l.org/ |
Family Support |
| Plan
A humanitarian, child-focused organisation working with families and their communities to meet the needs of children around the world. Aims to build a better world for children, now and in the future, by setting up long-term development projects in communities. http://www.plan-international.org/ |
Community development |
| Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc (Panda)
A non-profit organisation, run by dedicated staff and trained volunteers, which works for women and their families affected by ante natal and postnatal mood disorders. http://www.panda.org.au/ |
Family Support |
| Poverty in Britain: The impact of government policy since 1997
(PDF 178KB)
The Government set a target of ending child poverty in a generation and reducing it one-quarter by 2004. A study by Holly Sutherland, Tom Sefton and David Piachaud from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics gives the most detailed analysis to date of the progress so far towards these goals and the prospects of reaching the short-term target. http://www.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ecconnections/Sutherland_r03.pdf |
Community development |
| Practical Parenting Advice
A one-stop resource for parents and professionals wanting information, tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships. http://www.practicalparent.org.uk/ |
Parenting |
| Pregnancy and Parenting
A broad compilation of information for parents including topics on entertainment, activities, schooling, behaviours and illnesses. http://parenting.ivillage.com/ |
Parenting |
| Preschool and Child Channel
Articles, communities and expert Questions & Answers for parents of preschoolers. Share your opinion and receive support, insight and friendship through the communities. http://preschoolerstoday.com/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Community development |
| 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 |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Public Health Association of Australia
Contains information on conferences, journals, branches and special interest groups and conducts an annual conference. Refer to child health, immunisation, injury, mental health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy statements. http://www.phaa.net.au/ |
Community development |
| Public Health Information Development Unit
Established to assist in the development of public health data, data systems and indicators. Committed to the development of an integrated health information system, in Australia, that can provide timely, relevant information on a broad range of health determinates across the life course. http://www.publichealth.gov.au/ |
Community development |
| QEC Parenting Centre
Provides practical support, education and advice to help parents develop skills to confidently manage the challenges of early parenthood. It may be a concern about a baby's wakeful days and nights, problems with breast feeding, a toddler refusing to eat, behaviour difficulties, how parents may feel about themselves or others, the possible development of postnatal depression or concerns about how to properly care for a child. With a long and successful track record QEC is widely recognised for innovative and caring services. Now, with state-of-the-art, purpose built premises, the Centre is equipped to provide up-to-date advice and support. http://www.qec.org.au/ |
Parenting |
| 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 |
Parenting |
| QLD Council of Social Service (QCOSS)
For over half a century has strived to promote social justice in our society and works to eliminate inequity and disadvantage in our society. Supports individuals and organisations working in community services across the state. http://www.qcoss.org.au/ |
Community development |
| QLD Department of Communities
Provides and supports a range of services to a wide cross section of Queenslanders in need including; neglected or abused children, young offenders, people with disabilities, families experiencing domestic violence, families in crisis or threatened by breakdown or families using child care services. http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Raising Kids
Information and advice organised by age group and topic including, parenting skills, health and development. Discuss issues with other parents online and get expert advice. http://www.raisingkids.co.uk/homepages/homepage_default.asp |
Parenting |
| Reflux Infants Support Association
Aims to provide moral and emotional support, encouragement and give confidence to families of infants and children who suffer from gastro-oesophageal reflux (reflux, GOR) to restore their confidence in their parenting abilities as well as suggesting management strategies suitable for a child with GOR. http://www.reflux.org.au/ |
Family Support |
| Relationships Australia
An organisation that offers resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships. http://www.relationships.com.au/ |
Community development |
| Rethinking Evaluation for Policy Action on the Social Origins of Health and Well-being
(PDF 177KB)
Value judgements about interventions to reduce health inequalities can be made through the rigorous and systematic marrying of monitoring and research. The development of robust indicators, on which the whole approach rests, will require national leadership and coordination, probably best set in the context not just of health inequalities, but of social inequalities more broadly. The mindset will have to be one of developing and implementing a system that will last for decades to come. http://www.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ecconnections/Sibthorpe_Dixon_c01.pdf |
Community development |
| Robyn's Nest
A comprehensive parent and family interactive community featuring expert parenting advice, chat and discussion focusing on pregnancy through to age five. http://www.robynsnest.com/ |
Parenting |
| Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Health Policy and Advocacy
Issues of interest to paediatricians and the public concerning the health and well being of children are discussed in policy documents on a range of issues from television to child abuse. http://www.racp.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=3F77D658-2A57-5487-D9ADFAEF92282416 |
Community development |
| SA Women's Information Services
Need help and don't know where to start. This service offers free and confidential information, support and referral services for all women. http://wis.sa.gov.au/index.php?section=789 |
Family Support |
| Salisbury Communites for Children
Creating a child-friendly community environment for children 0-5 years by assisting parents & communities in building family relationships and connecting families with local services, agencies & community groups. http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/ |
Parenting |
| Save the Children
Aims to build the ability of individuals to implement sustainable community programs and provide health programs to bring about sustainable improvements in the health of families and communities, with special attention given to needs of women and children. Surviving, growing and learning through people who care. http://www.savethechildren.org/programs/health/index.html |
Community development |
| Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
The national non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. http://www.snaicc.asn.au/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Single Parents Network.com
Provides a hub that has collectively gathered other websites, articles, information and support boards, etc. for anyone looking for single parent information. http://singleparentsnetwork.com/ |
Parenting |
| Smart Population Foundation
Promotes improved childhood enviroments and is committed to the prevention of harm through the promotion of child development education in Australia. http://www.smartpopulation.org/ |
Parenting |
| Social Role Valorization
A high level service and relationship theory based on empirical knowledge for the design and rendering of both formal and informal services and relationships to any kind of need or condition, but especially those who are devalued or at risk there of. http://www.socialrolevalorization.com/ |
Family Support |
| South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA)
Contains information on sexual assault, child abuse, sexual harassment and family violence for Children & Schools, Family & Friends, Survivors and Workers. http://www.secasa.com.au/ |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Spirit of Childhood Foundation
Provides innovative programs for professionals, early childhood workers and parents to strengthen the early parent child bond, build parenting skills and support the understanding of the developmental stages of early childhood. http://www.spiritofchildhood.org/ |
Parenting |
| Spiritual Parenting
Find information and support in raising kind, honourable children who remain connected to their spirits and their families and offers ideas to create a more soulful connection with your family and a life that honours your values and most treasured priorities. http://www.spiritualparenting.com/ |
Parenting |
| State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network
A network of early childhood researchers, consultants, policymakers and practitioners providing credible and unbiased help to state decision makers on policy issues. http://www.finebynine.org/ |
Community development |
| Talaris Research Institute
Birth to age five, a child observes, experiments and begins to understand the world - a learning experience unmatched by any other. From careful analysis of research, useful tools and information is made available for parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare providers and the corporate community. http://www.talaris.org/ |
Parenting |
| Teach more love more
Offers information on Early Care and Education, Health and Safety, Being the Best Parent, Questions about my child, Your growing child and Best Trends and Practices. http://www.teachmorelovemore.org/ |
Parenting |
| The Center for Effective Discipline
Provides educational information to the public on the effects of corporal punishment of children and alternatives to its use. http://www.stophitting.com/ |
Parenting |
| The Clearinghouse on International Developments in Child, Youth and Family Policies
Provides cross-national, comparative information about the policies, programs, benefits and services available in the advanced industrialised countries to address child, youth and family needs. http://www.childpolicyintl.org/ |
Community development |
| The Future of Children
Promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers and the media with objective information based on the best available research. http://www.futureofchildren.org/ |
Community development |
| The Miller Early Childhood Initiative of a World of Difference Institute
Assisting caregivers, educators and family members in creating and sustaining bias-free early childhood programs and homes that encourage children to appreciate diversity at an age when the seeds of prejudice can begin to take root. http://www.adl.org/education/miller/ |
Cultural diversity |
| The Parent Report.com
Information on health and parenting for parents of infants and toddlers by age and by topic. Includes articles, radio shows and a community forum. http://www.theparentreport.com/home/ |
Parenting |
| The World Bank - Early Child Development
Has three main goals: To fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results. To help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors. To be an excellent institution able to attract, excite and nurture diverse and committed staff with exceptional skills who know how to listen and learn. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTCY/EXTECD/0,,menuPK:344945~pagePK:149018~piPK:149093~theSitePK:344939,00.html |
Community development |
| Toddler Tips
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of parenting babies and toddlers including, child development, health and safety. http://toddler.lifetips.com/ |
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| UNICEF
Mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children - victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation and those with disabilities. http://www.unicef.org/ |
Community development |
| Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
Promotes human rights and social justice worldwide. Supports programs and policies that empower women, defend the rights of children and support the struggles of indigenous people and oppressed racial and ethnic groups. Provides financial and technical support when disasters strike impoverished areas. http://www.uusc.org/index.shtml |
Community development |
| 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/ |
Parenting |
| Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector organization of Manitoba Inc
Whether you are a volunteer, an administrator, a staff person, a researcher or an activist.. whether you are from Manitoba, another location in Canada or a distant country working hard to build a healthy, civil society... we have much to share with you. http://www.voluntarysector.mb.ca/ |
Community development |
| Wellbeing Australia
Primary purpose is the development of caring, inclusive school communities which foster the wellbeing of all students, teachers and families. A networking website for those interested in how we might put the above into practice by developing relational values, social and emotional literacy, restorative practices and social capital in Australia and the Pacific region. http://wellbeingaustralia.com.au/index.html |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
| WestEd (USA)
Committed to improving learning at all stages of life - from infancy to adulthood, both in school and out. Our work is far reaching because our purpose is ambitious: success for every learner. Ambitious as it is, this goal is within reach. http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm |
Community development |
| Women's Forum.com
Whether you are a busy mom, career-blazer or superwoman trying to do it all, come as you are, throw perfection out the window and join the fun. Find a community that suits. http://www.womensforum.com/ |
Family Support |
| Workers Would Quit for Better Childcare
Almost two out of every three workers would quit their jobs to do comparable work for less pay with an employer who provided child care facilities, a survey of Irish workers found. http://action.web.ca/home/crru/rsrcs_crru_full.shtml?x=61297 |
Community development |
| World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP)
An international, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1948, to benefit children under the age of eight years throughout the world. Aims to promote optimum conditions for all children, in order to ensure their well-being, development and hapiness, both within their family unit and the wider communities in which they live. http://http://www.omep.org.gu.se/ |
Community development |
| World Vision International
Helps transform the lives of children and families in need around the world, without regard to religious beliefs, gender, race or ethnic background. Provides clean water, nutritious food, health care and education. http://www.wvi.org/ |
Community development |
| Wu Yee Children's Services
Creates a nurturing environment for children and their families by advocating on their behalf, empowering parents and providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services. http://www.wuyee.org/ |
Cultural diversity |
| Your Baby Today
Offers advice on caring for yourself and the little one, from conception through to babyhood. Also provides online information and activities for you and your baby. http://www.yourbabytoday.com/ |
Parenting |
| Your New Baby
Advice on new baby care including, what to do when your baby cries, when your baby will sleep through the night and how to find child care. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/baby/ |
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