Links to relevant Websites for additional information

 Links to relevant Websites and Hotlines for additional information

Organisation Website
Royal Childrens Hospital http://www.rch.org.au/home
Raising Children Network http://raisingchildren.net.au
Child & Youth Health http://www.cyh.com
Better Health Channel http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Kids Safe Victoria http://www.kidsafevic.com.au
Kids Matter http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au
Centre for Community Child Health http://www.rch.org.au/ccch
Child FIRST http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/children,-families-and-young-people/family-and-parenting-support/family-services/child-first-child-and-family-information,-referral-and-support-teams
Association for children with a disability http://acd.org.au/
Autism Victoria : AMAZE http://www.amaze.org.au
Australian Directory Guidelines http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au
Health http://www.health.vic.gov.au
Wyndham City Council – Early Year Services http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Parentline Victoria http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/contact/Pages/parentline.aspx 13 22 89 - 8am to midnight 7 days a week
Fresh for Kids http://www.freshforkids.com.au
Go for 2 fruit & 5 vegetables http://www.gofor2and5.com.au
Find an early childhood service or school http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx
201 Literacy and Maths Tips to Help Your Child http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/involve/Pages/literacynum.aspx

 

Service Service Description Number
Child Care Access Hotline Provides details about approved child care services and child care vacancies in your local area (*Free call unless from a mobile phone). 1800 670 305
Child Protection Crisis Line Weekend and after hour service for concerns about the immediate safety of a child or young person within their family unit 13 12 78/can only contact out of hours.  Contact local DHS office during business hours.
Crisis Care Helpline 24/7 telephone counselling for any crisis situation 13 16 11/only available between 4pm - 9am Mon-Fri
Healthdirect Australia 24/7 health advice line staffed by registered nurses to provide expert health advice 1800 022 222
Kids helpline 24/7 counselling for kids 1800 551 800
Nurse-on-call 24/7 general health advice and information 1300 366 356
Parentline Support, counselling and education for parents 13 22 89
Relationships Australia Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities 1300 364 277