Support For Parents
There is so much information available for parents these days, it can be difficult to know where to start. The following links are ones that our centre has researched and found may be helpful to families:
Annie's Angels Play And Development Centre was a Kidsmatter Early Childhood Pilot site. We are now affiliated with the new BE YOU - Mental Health - Early Childhood Services. Here's some Be You Fact Sheets.
Raising Children Network Australia full of practical information for parents
Early Childhood Australia has wonderful resources for families.
Circle Of Security - Our Director is a Trained Facilitator of this Parenting Course. Ask us how you can participate.
Louise Porter Psychologist - Guiding Children's Behaviour and many other articles
Maggie Dent - supporting parents raising their children - variety of articles
Child Care Subsidy information here.
Child Care Finder - Government Information About Child Care
StartingBlocks.gov.au These factsheets are great resources provide information about key features of children's education and care, including service types, educational programs offered, and how to choose the right service for your child.
The National Law And Regulations The National Law and National Regulations outline the legal obligations of approved providers, nominated supervisors, and educators and explain the powers and functions of the state and territory regulatory authorities and ACECQA.
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This article was published in the Harvey Reporter on June 29, 2010.