National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc.
www.ncac.gov.au
Association of Child Welfare Agencies (ACWA)
www.acwa.asn.au
Australian Children's Television Foundation
www.actf.com.au
Family Court of Australia
The Family Court has a number of useful publications dealing with issues affecting children and parents, especially seperation and divorce. These include: "Me and my Kids. Parenting from a Distance", "Children and Seperation. A guide for parents" and "Questions and Answers about seperation for children". These publications are free of charge and may be ordered on or downloaded from the Family Court website. Below is a direct link to the publications section:
www.familycourt.gov.au/presence/connect/www/home/publications/
Kidsafe
Kidsafe is the trading name of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, which was founded in 1979 by a group of professionals and business people focused on the prevention of accidental injuries to children. As a non-profit, non-government charity organisation, Kidsafe is internationally regarded as a leader in injury prevention and has relationships with government, research and advocacy organisations around the world.
www.kidsafensw.org
Young Media Australia
http://youngmedia.org.au
The Protective Behaviours Program in NSW
The Protective Behaviours Program was developed in America. The idea was conceived when a group of studets at a primary school in the US was addressed on the topic of Being Safe. It was from this idea that the Program began. Originally co-ordinated by the Police Service in Australia, the program in NSW is now directly funded by the NSW Department of Community Services and is responsible for the promotion, delivery of training and implementation of the program throughout New South Wales.
www.protective-behaviours.org.au
NSW Government - Families NSW
See the link below for the recently launched Families NSW website. The site is reported to be more parent friendly than the previous site.
www.families.nsw.gov.au
NSW Commission for Children & Young People
The commission has three main goals:
1.Increase the participation of children and young people in making decisions that affect their lives.
2.Promote the safety and welfare of children and young people.
3.Strengthen the important relationships in the lives of children and young people and improve their well being.
www.kids.nsw.gov.au
Play & Folklore
Play & Folklore is a forum for discussion about childhood and children's culture. It publishes articles, letters, memoirs and research studies that examine what children do when largely free of adult direction or control—their colloquial speech, songs, games, rhymes, riddles, jokes, insults and secret languages, their friendships and enmities, their beliefs and hopes.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/About/Books-and-Journals/Journals/Play-and-Folklore/
Count me in!
A new resource to help organisations conduct research with children and young people.
Count me in! contains information and ideas on how to involve children and young people at each stage of the research process.
You can download a copy for free at the address below.
www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/participationkit/countme.cfm
Cybersmart
Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world.
www.Cybersmart.gov.au
Kidsmart Handbook
Blue Light is a community policing initiative that aims to provide an opportunity for young people to be involved in a variety of entertainment. This handbook is an initiative by Blue Light to offer safety information on issues that our children are subjected to on a daily basis. Topics such as drugs, alcohol, bullying and family issues, to name a few, are covered in the handbook.
www.bluelight.com.au/smart_handbook.html
Primary Games
Activities designed for primary school-aged children. Educational and fun games, colouring activities, free e-cards and more.
www.primarygames.com
Yahoo Kids
The Web Guide for Kids
http://kids.yahoo.com/
Guides NSW
Guides NSW provides many opportunities for girls and young women, including weekly meetings, outdoor activities and camps. Through these opportunities the girls learn valuable life lessons on leadership, community spirit, getting along and challenging yourself. Leaders undertake specific training to work with various age groups and activities, all on a volunteer basis.
www.guidesnsw.org.au
Stories from the web
Divided into 2 sections 8-11 years and 11-14 years. Managed by Birmingham Libraries (UK). The site includes a “story starter” which is a tool to get kids started in writing. There are also book reviews, word games and a section where you can send in your stories or read other people’s stories. There are activities linked to particular books like Harry Potter.
www.storiesfromtheweb.org
Origami
This site shows how to fold paper cranes, other birds, cats, dragons, boxes and flowers. The diagrams are well presented and easy to follow and are divided into easy, meduium and difficult. There is a gallery of finished projects and links to other origami sites.
www.origami.com
Reach Out
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
Reach Out! is an initiative of the Inspire Foundation (www.inspire.org.au). The mission of the Inspire Foundation is to create opportunities for young people to help themselves and help others.
www.reachout.com.au
Fruit and Veg Week
Promoting the "Go for 2+5" fruit and vegatable program. Includes lots of recipes and ideas for making fruit and vegies fun.
www.fruitnvegweek.health.wa.gov.au
String Games
Cats Cradle and other string games for Active Minds.
www.alysion.org/figures/main.htm
Chess Kids
Free lessons, local clubs and tournaments you can enter.
http://chesskids.com.au
Funology Science
Simple science experiments you can try with kids.
www.funology.com/laboratory
Paper Toys
Templates for planes, trains and automobiles, and much more.
www.papertoys.com
Giggle Poetry
Kids' poetry to read or present your own!
www.gigglepoetry.com
Lego
Official Lego site with lots of games, downloads, chats forums for fans, and much more.
http://play.lego.com
Scribbly Gum
An ABC site about animals, plants, weather and weird stuff!
www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum
The Surfin Scientist
An ABC site with fun science experiments and puzzles for kids.
www.abc.net.au/science/surfingscientist
National Science Week
Held in late August each year. Find out what's happening in your area.
www.scienceweek.gov.au
CSIRO Science Week Activities
Find out what events the CSIRO has planned for Science Week.
www.csiro.au/events/NationalScienceWeek.html
Ultimo Science Festival
Science fun for everyone! The Ultimo Science Festival offers an amazing range of things to hear, see and do during National Science Week, along Harris St in Ultimo, 5 minutes walk from Sydney's Central Railway and most events are free.
www.ultimosciencefestival.com/usf09
National Geographic Kids
A treasure trove of great things to watch, make, cook and discover.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Accessible Arts Inc.
www.aarts.net.au
New South Council of Social Services
www.ncoss.org.au
Australian Council of Social Services
www.acoss.org.au
NSW Department of Education and Training
www.det.nsw.edu.au
Institute for Family Advocacy & Leadership Development Association
www.family-advocacy.com
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
www.ywcansw.com.au
Community Child Care Co-op
www.ccccnsw.org.au
FDCNSW
www.nswfamilydaycare.com.au
Ethnic Child Care Family & Community Services Co-operative Limited
www.eccfcsc.org
Local Community Services Association
The Local Community Services Association (LCSA) is the peak body for the 300 Neighbourhood and Community Centres in NSW. You can access the back issues of their informative newsletter on this website.
www.lcsa.org.au
NOSHSA (National Out of School Hours Association)
NOSHSA is a network of all Australian State/Territory Out of School Hours services associations who join together to promote quality for Out of School Hours services.
Postal Address: NOSHSA, PO Box 7147
Geelong West Vic 3218. Email noshsa@noshsa.org.au
Ph/Fax 02 9475 1495
www.noshsa.org.au
Queensland Children's Activities Network
The Queensland Children's Activities Network (QCAN) Inc. is the peak body for people involved in care services for school age children.
www.qcan.org.au
National School-Age Care Alliance - NSACA
(USA)
www.nsaca.org
International Play Association (IPA)
IPA's world-wide network promotes the importance of play in child development, provides a vehicle for inter-disciplinary exchange and action, and brings a child perspective to policy development throughout the world.
www.ipaworld.org
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time - NIOST (USA)
Originally known as the SACCProject, NIOST was one of the first organizations formed to address the needs of school-age children. Operating out of the Centre for Research for Women at Wellesley College, NIOST conducts research on various school-age related issues; works closely with other school-age care organizations to develop best practices criteria; conducts workshops and training on school-age care, including advanced summer seminars; and publishes resources for use in the field.
www.niost.org
School-Age NOTES (USA)
Publisher of the monthly School-Age NOTES newsletter since 1980 and provider of over 100 resources for after-school and summer programs. Publishes several books specifically on school-age care, including Half a Childhood. Quality Programs for Out-of-School Hours which has recently come out in a new edition. Resources are available through the School-Age NOTES online catalog or from a semi-annual After-School Catalog.
www.schoolagenotes.com
National Youth Development Information Center (USA)
An online resource and excellent site for those interested in programs for young adolescents and adolescents. Also has links to other sites.
www.nydic.org
Scottish Out of School Care Network - SOSCN
SOSCN is the national organisation for school-aged childcare and learning in Scotland. UK.
www.soscn.org
Australasian Legal Information Institute
(a joint facility of UTS and UNSW)
Use this site to look up current legislation and regulations at a state and Commonwealth level.
www.austlii.edu.au
Commission for Young People
www.kids.nsw.gov.au
Human Rights Commission
www.hreoc.gov.au
NSW Department of Commerce Office of Industrial Relations
www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
Privacy - Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/pc
Workcover
OH&S issues
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Australian Childhood Foundation
This independent national charity aims to prevent child abuse and reduce the harm it casues to children, families and the community. It provides counselling services for children who have experienced abuse and family violence. It also runs a range of prevention, education, adovocacy and research programs.
www.childhood.org.au
Child Wise
This not-for-profit organisation works to prevent the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Australia and overseas. Their "Choose with Care" program aims to minimise the risk of child abuse occurring within organisations working with children. The program assists organisations to improve screening, recruitment and management practices for staff and volunteers.
www.ecpat.org
The National Association for Preventation of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN)
This independent charity produces national campaigns and distributes free resources that promote positive and practical actions to stop child abuse.
www.napcan.org.au
Anaphylaxis Australia
This is a valuable website for us to have services access providing them with information.
Could we have a link on this site like we do to asthma - perhaps we need one section they go into that then has all of these website links that relate to children's health issues ?? It could have a preamble about also supporting principles 6.3 and 6.4 in the OSHCQA system.
www.allergyfacts.org.au
Diabetes Australia - Diabetes Kids and Teens
Information about diabetes for kids, teens, parents, teachers and carers.
If a child at your centre has diabetes you can use the great downloadable resources to help staff and other kids understand what diabetes is and what to do in an emergency.
www.diabeteskidsandteens.com.au
Epilepsy Action Australia
Information and resources about epilepsy. Includes a kid's section.
www.epilepsy.org.au/kids
The Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Association (NSW)
www.users.bigpond.com/hyperadd/index.html
Australian Government Health website - Pandemic Resources
Much needed link to for current information and downloadable facts sheets (in community languages) on all health issues. An excellent lots of downloadable resources for those wishing to meet high quality 6.3 in the OSHCQA system. Includes factsheets and posters on topics such as handwashing, cough etiquette and infection control.
www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-pandemic-resources.htm
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This publication explains which taxes and concessions affect non-profit organisations and directs you to where you can find more detailed information. Every non-profit group can use this guide to ensure they are claiming any possible tax benefits. This publication is important for anyone who is in the position of treasurer, office bearer or employee involved in the administration of a non-profit organisation.
www.ato.gov.au/content/33609.htm
Accreditation Decisions Review Committee (ADRC)
The ADRC is an independent body responsible for reviewing Accreditation Decisions made by National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc (NCAC). and is bound by the rule of procedural fairness.
www.adrc.org.au
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