Community and Family Resources
Below you will find links for websites you may find supportive and useful.
Starting Blocks is a starting point to learn about your child's developmental milestones, to understand what to expect from an early childhood education and care service, to find and learn about their quality ratings, to get tips on starting child care or preschool, and what can be done at home to encourage your child’s learning and development.
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Raising Children is the complete resource for Australian parents. They offer content you can trust on hundreds of topics about raising children and looking after yourself as a parent. This network also offers trusted information relating to COVID-19
Lifeline is Australia's leading suicide prevention service. They are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support.
MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men's issues.
Department of Education provides resources for families to support the learning of their young children. These resources provide ideas to engage in learning at home through every day experiences.
Beyond Blue is Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. It is a safe and reliable place to access information, advice and support, no matter where you are on the continuum – whether you are well and want to stay that way, unwell and need support or in recovery and want to reconnect with others and give back. Beyond Blue also works to equip parents, guardians and carers with the knowledge and skills to maintain the good mental health and wellbeing of children in early childhood/primary school settings, and prevent the development of a mental health condition.
Relationships Australia are an independent, not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to enhancing relationships within families and their communities in order to foster personal and social wellbeing.
They are committed to building support for all families and individuals, including those who are in greatest need, facing complex issues and have limited access to resources and services. If you want more information on our services you can find that here.