The following details useful websites to access which offer parent support and some wonderful resources in supporting families in their transition to kindergarten and schooling life.
- Queensland Government Early Childhood Education and Care – general information on kindergarten programs, locations and services, support services, resources and links – https://qed.qld.gov.au/programs-initiatives/early-childhood-education-and-care
- Australian Government Department of Human Services – information on payments available to families such as family tax benefit, parental leave pay, child care subsidy and more – https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/families
- C&K Childcare and Kindergarten – information on which C&K service might be right for you and your family and detailed information on our Building Waterfalls curriculum – https://www.candk.asn.au/
- Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority – support of all governments and education sector to realise the benefits of the National Quality Framework which informs curriculum, learning and outcomes for children – https://www.acecqa.gov.au/
- Lifeline – providing crisis support and suicide prevention through 24 hour crisis hotline access and other essential resources – https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Relationships Australia – relationship support services for individuals, families and communities – https://www.relationships.org.au/
- Kids Matter – support of the mental health and wellbeing of children through the early childhood sector, families and other services – https://beyou.edu.au/
- Nature Play Queensland – getting our kids outdoors and realising the potential of learning outdoors for healthy bodies and healthy minds – https://www.natureplayqld.org.au/
- Family and Child Connect – Child Safety Services https://www.familychildconnect.org.au/
- Breast Feeding Australia www.breastfeeding.asn.au
- Kid safe Australia www.kidsafe.com.au
- Nutrition Australia www.nutritionaustralia.org
- Queensland Health www.health.qld.gov.au
- Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia www.allergyfacts.org.au
- Grow Me Safely www.kidsafensw.org/growmesafely
- Raising Children Network – The Australian Parenting website www.raisingchildren.net.au
- NAPCAN (Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect) www.napcan.org.au
- Asthma Australia www.asthma.org.au
- Department of Health – Immunisation www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation
- Autism Spectrum Australia www.autismspectrum.org.au
- Diabetes Australia www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
- Epilepsy Queensland www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au
- National Physical Activity Guidelines https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians