Nutrition related links
Information for parents, schools, childcare centre's, food industry and health professionals.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation interested in the promotion and protection of breast feeding. The ABA's members include breastfeeding mothers, doctors, lactation consultants and midwives. The ABA is recognised as a source of up to date information for parents and health professionals alike.
The most common childhood disease is dental cavities - easily preventable. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is an organisation that encourages the health of the public whilst promoting dentistry. Information on this web site relates to appropriate dental health and practices for young children.
Victorian government site providing health and medical information for consumers. Child nutrition fact sheets available.
- British Broadcasting Commision (UK Site)
The BBC website includes nutrition information on a number of areas including throughout the lifecycle, disease prevention and general healthy nutrition. Be aware that as this is a UK site, some of the information is not applicable for Australian children.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA site)
The CDC website contains information on a vast number of topics including many aspects of children's health. Be aware that some information is not relevant to Australian Children. The CDC growth charts are also available to download from this site.
Site for public and professionals. Fact sheets covering a wide range of child nutrition and health topics -including translations.
Information on coeliac disease including resources, recipes and research information.
The Dietitian's Association of Australia (DAA) is a professional member organisation and the largest nutrition focused organisation in the country. The DAA has over 2000 members, the majority of whom are Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD's). APD's make a commitment to keep up-to-date and to maintaining high practice standards. The DAA website has information on finding a private practice Dietitian.
Filling the Gaps (FTG) is an early childhood nutrition and physical activity/active play program developing information and resources targeting children aged 0-12 years for young families and health professionals. FTG also provides expertise on child nutrition and physical activity to Kids - ‘Go for your Life!' and the Victorian Government.
Information on food safety in the home, in business and the community. Fact sheets available -including translations.
A Victorian Government initiative recognising the importance of increasing physical activity levels, healthy eating and promoting stronger communities to combat the rising prevalence of obesity in all age groups.
The Royal Children's Hospital website for medical information written for parents. Fact sheets designed to help parents better understand or care for children with a health problem.
Contains a comprehensive range of information on nutrition and diet for everyday Australians, including families and parents; and specialist information for researchers, clinicians and other health professionals.
This site has the WHO growth standards for infants and children
The Pharmacy Drug Information Centre provides a service for hospital staff, external health care professionals and the general public. The staff answer questions on drug related matters, particularly those related to pregnancy and lactation, and women's health. Phone: 03 9344 2277
