Community Links

Kids Health
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Website: kidshealth.schn.health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Government – Family and Community Services
Website: community.nsw.gov.au

NSW Government – Family Assistance
Website: familyassist.gov.au

NSW Department of Health
Website: health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Public Schools
Website: education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools

Austprem
Information and support for parents and carers of prematurely born babies and children.
Website: austprem.org.au

Red Nose
Safe sleeping and evidence-based information around SIDS risk reduction and sleep accidents.
Website: rednose.org.au

Kids Count
This website explores parenting issues through the eyes of parents and children.
Website: kidscount.com.au

Family Relationships Online
An Australian Government initiative providing information on relationships, family, love and life, including parenting information.
Website: familyrelationships.gov.au

Better Health Channel
A Victorian government website for information and advice to parents on a range of family and health topics.
Website: betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Families NSW
Information for parents and carers on a wide variety of services for families in NSW.
Website: families.nsw.gov.au

NSW Parenting
Practical tips, information and resources, including a parenting services directory.
Website: resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au

Family Services Australia
A directory of family support services from a network of organisations, carers, consumers and communities.
Website: frsa.org.au

Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
Comprehensive resource for family violence and sexual abuse including a national service directory.
Website: dvirc.org.au

Domestic Violence Support NSW
Website: domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au

Relationships Australia
Provides resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.
Website: relationships.com.au

PANDA
Confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders.
Website: panda.org.au

NSW Adoption Department of Community Services
Information for birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees.
Website: community.nsw.gov.au

National Disability Insurance Scheme
Supporting people with a disability in Australia.
Website: ndis.gov.au

ASPECT – Autism Association
Information and support for parents and carers raising a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Website: aspect.org.au

Early Childhood Intervention Australia
Promoting the interests of young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Website: ecia.org.au

Young Carers Website
A resource for carers up to 25 years, with information, support and links to services.
Website: youngcarers.net.au

Centrelink Disability and Carer Payment Factsheets
Payment and entitlement information for disability and carer allowances.
Website: centrelink.gov.au

Siblings Australia
Services for families, and particularly brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Website: siblingsaustralia.org.au

Healthy Start
An Australia-wide initiative to support parents with learning difficulties and promote a healthy start to life.
Website: healthystart.net.au

Nican
Information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disabilities.
Website: nican.com.au

Fragile X Association
Information about Fragile X syndrome, behavioural and educational aspects and support.
Website: fragilex.org.au

Asthma Foundation
Information and support for parents and carers in relation to asthma.
Website: asthma.org.au

Australian Government Department of Health
Current information regarding childhood immunisation and the immunisation schedule.
Website: health.gov.au/topics/immunisation

Staying Healthy in Childcare
Helpful factsheets and information regarding common childhood illnesses.
Website: nhmrc.gov.au

Australian Association for the Welfare of Child Health
Services, resources and information relating to families’ emotional and social needs and the health care system.
Website: awch.org.au

ABC Health Matters
Consumer guides on aspects of the health system and links to patient support groups.
Website: abc.net.au/news/health

Health Insite
Quality-assessed information on a range of health topics.
Website: healthinsite.gov.au

Immunise Australia
Information on childhood immunisation.
Website: immunise.health.gov.au

Anaphylaxis Australia
Information and support for those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Website: allergyfacts.org.au

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
A national healthy food guide for Australia.
Website: health.gov.au

Nutrition Australia
Promoting optimal health by encouraging food variety and physical activity.
Website: nutritionaustralia.org

Child and Youth Health
Information on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, nutrition, rights and legal issues.
Website: cyh.com.au

Get Up & Grow
Australian Government nutrition and healthy eating information for families and carers.
Website: health.gov.au

Eat well, Get Active
NSW Government and Heart Foundation information about healthy lifestyle habits.
Website: healthykids.nsw.gov.au

Tresillian Family Care
Expert parenting advice to families during the early years.
Website: tresillian.org.au