Useful Websites
Government Agencies and Legal Documents
Centrelink: www.humanservices.com.au
Medicare: www.humanservices.com.au
ACECQA (Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority): www.acecqa.gov.au
NSW Department of Education:www.dec.nsw.gov.au
Early Education and Care National Law - https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inf...
Early Education and Care National Regulations - https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inf...
National Quality Framework - https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023...
Health Contacts
GP Access: PH 1300 130 147 www.hunterprimarycare.com.au/index.php/programs-and-services/gp-access-after-hours/
Doctor To Your Door: PH 1300 968 736 www.homedoctor.com.au
Child and Family Health Nursing Services: www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Documents/2015-nsw-child-and-family-health-nursing-services.pdf
Child and Family Health Team: www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au/site/cfht
Asthma Foundation: www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
NSW Government Health: www.health.nsw.gov.au
Kaleidoscope: www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au
Cancer Council NSW: www.cancercouncil.com.au
Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening: www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au/site/steps
Blue Book: www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Pages/child-blue-book.aspx
Care for Kids' Ears: http://www.careforkidsears.health.gov.au
Food Allergy Education for the Community: https://www.foodallergyeducation.org.au/
Keeping Children Safe
Kids Safe NSW: www.kidsafensw.org
Kids and Traffic - Early Childhood Road Safety education Program: www.kidsandtraffic.mq.edu.au/
RTA Road Safety www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-safety.html
Kids alive- Do the Five: kidsalive.com.au/
Seemore Safety: www.kidsfoundation.org.au/injury-prevention/seemore-safety
Child Protection:
NAPCAN: https://www.napcan.org.au
Child Protection: www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/Protecting-kids
Keep Them Safe: www.keepthemsafe.nsw.gov.au
Bravehearts: bravehearts.org.au/
Daniel Morcombe Foundation: www.danielmorcombe.com.au/
Nutrition:
Good For Kids, Good For Life: www.goodforkids.nsw.gov.au
Healthy Lunch Box: www.healthylunchbox.com.au
Australian Dietary Guidlines www.eatforhealth.gov.au/
Nutrition Australia: www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resources/children
Parent and Family Support Resources:
Information about Early Childhood Education and Care: https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/
First Step Parenting Centre: http://www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au/site/first-ste...
Child Development concerns- Learn the Signs, Act Early www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
Love Talk Sing Read Play: .resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au/
Raising Children: raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/preschoolers.html
Care for Kids https://www.careforkids.com.au/
Early Childhood Intervention:
Hunter Community Hub: https://huntercommunityhub.org/
First Chance: http://www.firstchance.org.au/
Cultural Support Resources:
Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre: www.mncinc.org.au
Translating and Interpreter Services: www.tisnational.gov.au
Community Services and Support
Hamilton Library: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Library/Home
Newcastle Toy Library: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Library/Home
93 Regent Street New Lambton PH: 4904 3340
Newcastle Museum: www.newcastlemuseum.com.au
Newcastle Council General: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
Sustainability:
Newcastle Council Waste Services: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/waste-recycling
National Recycling week: recyclingweek.planetark.org/
Physical Activity Groups:
Trampolining Classes 3-5 years - Revolution: www.revolutionpark.com.au/classes-newcastle
Mini Sports and Soccer - Sporty Kids: sportykids.net.au/
Rugby Greenies Grommets: merewethercarlton.com.au/category/greenies-grommets/
Learn to Swim - Arnolds Swim School: www.arnoldsswimcentre.com.au/
Gymnastics and Kinder Gym - PCYC Broadmeadow: www.pcycnsw.org.au/newcastle/activities/gymnastics/
Dance class - Bubbarinas: www.newcastledanceacademy.com.au/bubbarinas/