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 |
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Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) |
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au |
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Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc. (PANDA) |
http://www.panda.org.au |
| Association for children with a disability | http://acd.org.au/ |
| Autism Victoria : AMAZE | http://www.amaze.org.au |
| MyTime | http://www.mytime.net.au |
| Infant – Getting healthy eating and active paly right from the start | http://www.infantprogram.org |
| 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 |
| Youth Directory | http://youth.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ysd |
| Department of Education & Training | http://www.education.vic.gov.au |
| Murdoch Childrens Research Institute | http://www.mcri.edu.au |
| Australian Early Development Census (AEDC | http://www.aedc.gov.au |
| DET information for service providers - about legislation and licensing, funding, inclusion support and intervention to help your early childhood service offer the best learning and development environments for young children. |
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/providers/Pages/default.aspx |
| FKA Children’s Services | http://www.fka.com.au |
| 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 | |
| Maternal and Child Health Hotline |
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week statewide telephone service available to Victorian families with children from birth to school age. The service functions as an adjunct of the universal Maternal and Child Health Service and is fully funded by the Victorian Government. |
13 22 29 | |
| 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 60 60 24 | |
| Parentline | Support, counselling and education for parents | 13 22 89 | |
| Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline | Information and counselling for women, their partners and families relating to issues of conception, pregnancy, birthing and post natal care | 1800 882 436 | |
| Relationships Australia | Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities | 1300 364 277 |