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