Helpful Resources
Starting preschool
From Australian parenting website, raising children starting Preschool
NSW Department of education information on getting ready for preschool including translated guides.
National
Law and Regulations access this via
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-law-regulations
Every child benefits
From NSW Government website – Education – Highlighting the importance of Early Childhood Education – Every child benefits
This video illustrate the diverse and valuable impact early childhood education can have on children, including the importance of learning through play.
Video link: https://youtu.be/yMFv_SrenrM
Transition to school
From NSW Government Education website- on how to support children in their Transition to Big school – Transition to school
e-safety
Tips for families on how to stay safe online
Child safety and protection (QA 2.2.3)
Home | Office of the Children’s Guardian
Department of Communities and Justice
link regarding working with children, young people, adults, families and communities to support vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities.
Rights of the Child Segment 1 – What are Childrens Rights
Early childhood intervention services
First Chance – not‑for‑profit early intervention service in Newcastle, NSW, dedicated to helping children aged 0–12 years with a disability and/or developmental delay to reach their full potential.
Reimagine Australia – Reimagine Australia’s purpose is to ensure that children with disability and/or developmental delay, and their families, have every opportunity to reach their potential in life. We do this by supporting families and practitioners, whilst reimagining communities in which we live, work and play through strategic and inclusive design.
ChildKind – Nurturing the inclusive, holistic and responsive support, growth, development and wellbeing for young children of all abilities.
Family Support Agencies
Parent Line NSW – 1300 130052
Raising Children
Australian Government Dept of Social Services
Samaritans – 02 496 07100 – 02 492 21500
32 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow
Health Professional services
Wallsend Health Centre – 02 492 46190 – 02 492 46400
Harker Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend
First Steps Parenting Centre – 02 494 46550
Lowrey Lane, Wallsend
www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au/firststeps
Kaleidoscope Child & Family Health Centre
30 Pearson Street, Charlestown
Good for kids – Tips on what to pack in a healthy lunch box
Click to access digital-balancing-the-lunchbox-munch-move.pdf
Safety and Quality
All approved services in NSW are monitored, regulated, assessed and rated by the department to ensure children are kept safe and secure. Click the links below for more information on this.
Starting Blocks – Australia’s free government website to find and compare services by quality ratings, fees, vacancies and inclusions, and stay updated on safety information.
Home | Early Childhood Education & Care | StartingBlocks.gov.au
Cultural Support agencies
Hunter Multicultural communities – 02 496 08248
2a Platt Street, Waratah
www.huntermulticultural.org.au
Raising Children multicultural services
Australian Government Dept of social services
Multicultural Neighbourhood centre – 02 496 55291
3 Illalung Road, Corner of Durham Road, Lambton
Wandiyali Aboriginal community & children’s services – 02 495 75900
116 Lake Road, Elemore Vale