Useful Links
ABC Health and Wellbeing
www.abc.net.au/health Helping Children Cope with Stress www.abc.net.au/healthA range of information about healthy living
ABC Health Report
Prevention of Early Childhood Behavioural Problems
www.abc.net.au/healthAttachment Theory
www.abc.net.auABC News Online
New Health Index to Assess Indigenous Children
www.abc.net.auABC Parenting
www.abc.net.au/parenting/ABC Step Families
www.abc.net.au/rn/lifemattersActive Alphabet
Active Alphabet A fun practical resource to help parents and carers incorportate physical activity into the everyday lives of young children.
ARACY
www.aracy.org.auAustralia Policy Online
www.apo.org.auAustralian Breastfeeding Association
www.breastfeeding.asn.auAustralian Childhood Foundation
www.childhood.org.au www.kidscount.com.auThis website hosts a list of topics for parents and is easy to use.
Australian Domestic and Family Violence
www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au/Australian Early Development Index
The AEDI provides communities with a picture of the early childhood development strenghts and vulnerabilities in each community and on each of the developmental areas.
www.rch.org.au/australianedi/index
Australian Government Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations - Early Childhood
www.deewr.gov.au/EarlyChildhoodAustralian Government Social Inclusion Website
www.socialinclusion.gov.auAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare
A picture of Australia's children June 2009
www.aihw.gov.au/publicationsAustralian Human Rights Commission
Australian Institue of Family Studies
www.aifs.gov.au/afrc/pubs/briefing/briefing7.htmlStrengthening Aboriginal Family Functioning. What works and why?
www.aifs.org.au/Undertakes research that informs the government and community and influences policy, services and supports for families.
Baby Boat
www.babyboat.com.auA parenting website for parents and parents to be.
Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.auA national organisation working to address issues associated with anxiety, depression and related substance misuse disorders. Includes a listing of practitioners and Blue Voices, the consumer arm of Beyondblue.
Hey Dad Fatherhood - first 12 months' parenting bookletAimed at Dads, this booklet creates awareness around issues new parents are likely to face, including information on post natal depression and anxiety.
Black Dog Institute
www.blackdoginstitute.org.auInformation on Depression and Bipolar Disorder for professionals and the general public. Information on causes, treatments, online self assessment tools, research, professional education and training programs and materials.
Caboolture Community Breastfeeding Support
www.caboolturecbs.org.auCentre For Children and Young People -
www.ccyp.scu.edu.auThis link provides the key note addresses from the Symposium What Matters in Early Childhood: A conversation with leading National and International Experts held on the 29th October 2007 organised by the Southern Cross University, Centre for Children and Young People.
The Child Friendly Cities Project WebsiteCentre for Clinical Interventions
Online modules with information for depression, anxiety, low self esteem and Bipolar disorder.
Child Abuse Prevention
www.aifs.gov.au/nch/resources/links/links.htmlChildren's Safety Australia Inc
www.childsafety.org.au
Child Rights Information Network
Child Online Protection GuidelinesChildren youth and womens health service
http://cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=255Circle of Security
www.circleofsecurity.orgCompass Australia
www.compassaustralia.com.auQueensland Professional Development Training Provider for people who work with young people, children and families.
Depnet
www.depnet.com.auInformation and interactive support for people affected by depression including family, friends and colleagues. A range of resources are available as well as a secure chat room with access to health professionals.
Depression Services
www.depressionservices.org.auFree Counselling, peer support and assistance for people dealing with depression.
Early Childhood Australia
Online CalendarEarly Childhood Australia
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.auEarly Childhood Australia Webwatch
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.auInformation on early childhood development, growth and learning; earlychildhood practice, programs and policy and emerging issues and research.
Evidence Based Welfare Practices
www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.orgFamily Action Centre with Good Beginnings
www.newcastle.edu.au/childrens-centresA new website aimed at increasing fathers' involvement in early childhood services. It contains research and case studies about the benefits to children of father involvement and a set of training DVDs for workers and parents to view.
Families Australia
www.familiesaustralia.org.au/Father Inclusive Practice Framework
www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/fac/efathers/includingfathers
Fund Assist Newsletter
www.fundassist.com.auFunding Resources
FundBase Multicultural Assistance Program LinkingLogan QLD Govt - Find a Grant The Future of Children
www.futureofchildren.orgGambling Community Benefit Fund
www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml
The fund provides one-off grants of up to $30,000 to Queensland not-for-profit community groups. The closing date for the next grant round is 30th November 2009. For more information phone 1800 633 619.
Find your 30mins of Activity daily
www.your30.qld.gov.au Fun Not Fuss With Food Resources
Download FactsheetsGet Up and Grow
Resources for phsyical activity and nutritionGone Walking
www.brisbane.qld.gov.auCouncil's Active and Healthy Lifestyle Prgrams
General Practice Queensland
GP Partners
www.gppartners.com.auGrants Information
www.ourcommunity.com.au/grantsresourcesGuide to Community Grants
www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/SP/spgrants.htmHands On Scotland
www.handsonscotland.co.uk/The HandsOnScotland Toolkit is an online resource for all people working with children and young people.
Healthy Bodies Health Minds
Download Factsheets
The Heart Foundation
Guide to Healthier Catering
www.heartfoundation.org.au
Indigenous Social and Emotinal Wellbeing
www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.auJupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/JCCBF/index.shtmlKidfit
www.kidfit.com.auKids Alive Do the Five
Kids Alive Do the FiveKids Sports
www.kidssports.com.auLets get Moving
Lets get MovingA booklet for parents and carers that includes games and activities to help preschoolers get active.
Living With Toddlers - view and download the magazine
Living with Toddlers Measure Up
Order free resources for your community organisation. Resources include, tape measures, fact sheets, receipe books, events toolkits and 12 week planner.
www.measureup.gov.auMen and Family Relationships Network
www.mfrn.net.auMental Health and Well Being
www.mentalhealthwellbeing.gov.auMoreton Bay General Practice Network
www.mbgpn.com.auHosts a well resourced Health Services Directory
Moreton Bay Regional Council
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Mothers Direct
www.mothersdirect.com.auMove Baby Move
Move Baby Move A practical resource to help parents and carers incorporate safe active movement into their babies' daily routines.
Moving with Young Children Workshops
www.sportrec.qld.gov.auMum's the Word: a simple easy baby care guide
www.mumstheword.com.auMulticultural Calendar
www.pscq.org.auMurriajabree
www.murriajabree.com.auMy Child
www.mychild.gov.auNapcan Preventing Child Abuse
www.napcan.org.auNational Child Protection Clearinghouse
www.aifs.gov.au/nch/National Homelessness Information Clearinghouse
http://www.homelessnessinfo.net.au/Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies
www.nada.org.auNSW GOVT
Built4kids - a resource to create child friendly spaces Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre
www.prnc.org.auProfessional Support Coordinator QLD
www.pscq.org.auWorking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and their Communities.
www.workingwithatsi.infoQCOSS are trialling this new online resource which contains practice implication, tips and suggested organisational policy frameworks designed to enhance the way organisations engage and and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. For more information phone Lisa at QCOSS 073004 6900 or email lisat@qcoss.org.au
Queensland Centre for Mother and Babies
http://www.havingababy.org.au/The Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies works towards consumer focused care that is integrated and provides optimal choices for women in Queensland
Queensland Council of Social Service
www.qcoss.org.auThe QLD Government Bookshop
The QLD Government BookshopQueensland Government Department of Child Safety
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/index.htmlQueensland Health - A healthier you
www.health.qld.gov.au/healthieryou/Focus is on protecting health and preventing disease, illness and injury.
Queensland Health Breastfeeding Campaign
www.health.qld.gov.au/breastfeedingThe resources include an antenatal breastfeeding guide targeting pregnant women and supporting posters. All resource orders and enquires go to breastfeeding@health.qld.gov.au
Queensland Health
Sun Safety website and fact sheets Food and Nutrition ResourcesRaising children network
www.raisingchildren.net.auSafehands - Freecall 1800 2445 3736
www.safehands.qld.gov.auSocial Care Institue for Excellence
How sensitive to poverty and social exclusion are you in your daily practice?
This resource will let you explore your own sensitivity to poverty with the help of six separate scenarios.
Sids and Kids Queensland
Sids and Kids resources for safe sleepingThe National Asthma Council of Australia
www.kidswithasthma.com.auThis interactive website, aimed at kids with Asthma, uses simple language, bold visuals and an Asthma themed Game Zone.
Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Community Grants program
www.freshfoodkids.com.au/community/community-grants/
Grants of up to $5,000 to local community groups for projects that help Primary school aged children lead healthier more active lives. For more information and to find out about the next round of funding, Phone 1300 767 969.
Youth Beyond Blue
www.youthbeyondblue.comAn Australian website for young people who need help with depression or anxiety.
Zero To Three
The Baby Brain Map reveals how early care enriches development.
The Deception Bay Child and Family Alliance is supported by the Australian Government.