Helpful Resources
Starting preschool
From Australian parenting website, raising children starting Preschool
NSW Department of education booklet on getting ready for preschool.
This has been translated into 35 languages, to view these click the below link
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
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.
ACEQCA’s Starting Blocks External link website also contains factsheets for parents and families on:
Good food guide
Tips on what to pack in a healthy lunch box
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
Child protection
The office of the Children’s Guardian
NSW Government Child protection services
Early childhood intervention services
First Chance – 02 491 03130
122 Woodstock St, Mayfield North
Reimagine Australia – 02 987 32593
Level 5, 4 Columbia Court, Norwest
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
