Helpful websites for Children

ACECQA

Responsible for the assessment and ratings process for education and care services using the National Quality Framework (NQF) 
www.acecqa.gov.au
 

Better Health Channel

Health and medical information 
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
 

Children with Special Needs

Information on how to access care and education services for children with special needs including hearing impairment support and early child intervention services that include kindergarten support
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/needs/Pages/default.aspx


Immunisation

Information about the recommended and fully funded vaccine plan by age group under the National Immunisation Program
www.immunise.health.gov.au
 

Kindergarten

Information about kindergarten programs including how to find a local service
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/kindergarten
 

Maternal and Child Health 

Information about the free Maternal and Child Health services designed to support child health and development from birth until school age
www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/mch  
 

Mychild

Provides information about the different types of child care, how to get assistance with the cost of childcare and how to find a local service
www.mychild.gov.au
 

Parenting Research Centre

Provides information on research and programs to help raise children
www.parentingrc.org.au
 

Playgroup Victoria

Provides information about the different types of playgroups including how to find a local playgroup
www.playgroup.org.au
 

Raising Children Network
The Australian parenting website: comprehensive, practical, expert child health and parenting information and activities covering children aged 0-15 years.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/ 


Royal Children’s Hospital 

Range of information including fact sheets
http://www.rch.org.au


Toy Libraries Australia

Provides information about the benefits of toy libraries including how to find a local toy library
http://www.toylibraries.org.au