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Web Link Hits      Australian College for Child & Family Protection Practitioners Promotes excellence in child & family protection practice across Australia and provides and promotes professional development opportunities for Child & Family Protection Practitioners. 389      School-Link: supporting mental health of students with an intellectual disability in NSW schools News, information and resources to support the mental health of children and young people with an intellectual disability. 48      A Picture of NSW children An online databook produced by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People in collaboration with the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) at UNSW. 23      ABC Parenting Produced in partnership between the ABC and Raising Children Network. Information about bringing up kids from newborns to school age. 297      Aboriginal Child, Family & Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec) (NSW) Inc Peak NSW Aboriginal organisation to provide child protection and out-of-home care policy, issues for Aboriginal families involved in child protection and Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) services, and advice regarding funding decisions for child protection. 356      Association for Children with a Disability NSW (ACD NSW) Support organisation run by parents of children with a disability seeking to help other parents. 292      Association for Research on Mothering - Australia (ARM-A) Promotes research into mothering/motherhood/motherwork and related areas, including maternal subjectivities and identities, cultural representations and differences. 37      Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies (ACWA) Peak body working in policy, reseach, information, advocacy and lobbying and professional development in child and family welfare in NSW. 371      Austprem Provides friendship, information and support to parents and carers of prematurely born babies and children. 388      Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA) Promotes and supports the practice of Play Therapy throughout the Australasia region. 228      Australian African Network (AAN) Inc Supports and strengthens connections between African and non African Australian families, and between Australia and Africa. 507      Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc (AAIMHI) Part of a world body (the World Association for Infant Mental Health) made up of professionals from different fields who work together to enhance the social & emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family & community. 377      Australian Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) National organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system. 333      Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) Association of professionals with a shared interest in Family Therapy theory and practice. 14      Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. 237      Australian Centre for Child Protection At the University of South Australia. Undertakes and facilitates research concerned with child protection, and communicates understandings from research for policy and practice. 338      Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN) Based at Australian National University. Links people across Australia concerned with the trauma, loss and grief experiences of children and adolescents. 270      Australian Childhood Foundation National charity providing programs for children and parents. Information on training, resources and research. 560      Australian Childhood Immunisation Register Records details of vaccinations given to children under the age of seven. Health professionals also use the Immunisation Register to monitor immunisation coverage levels, service delivery and disease outbreaks. 305      Australian Children`s Contact Services Association (ACCSA) National peak body for children's contact services. 461      Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) Provides national leadership in promoting quality and continuous improvement in early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. 11      Australian College for Child & Family Protection Practitioners Promotes excellence in child and family protection practice across Australia and provides and promotes professional development opportunities for Child and Family Protection Practitioners. 91      Australian Community Children`s Services (ACCS) Peak representative body for all Australian community owned children's services including Long Day Care and Out of School Hours Care services. 339      Australian Council for Children and Youth Organisations (ACCYO) Assists organisations to protect children and young people in their care. 256      Australian Council on Children & the Media (ACCM) Information about media and children, for parents and caregivers, professionals, students and researchers. 268      Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse National resource on issues of domestic violence and family violence. 331      Australian Early Development Index (AEDI): Building Better Communities for Children The project will enable 60 sites from around Australia to implement the AEDI in their community. The AEDI is based on a teacher-completed checklist of children's development. 322      Australian Family and Disability Studies Research Collaboration (AFDSRC) At the University of Sydney. Committed to identifying, promoting and addressing the issues faced by families where a parent or child has a disability. 312      Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse Collects and delivers the latest relevant research and practice to family relationship service providers and practitioners across Australia. 414      Australian Foster and Kinship Carers Partnership Provides a national focus on issues and events that affect foster and kinship carers. 164      Australian Government Attorney-General`s Department Families Webpages Information and resources related to family law. 361      Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) Undertakes research that informs the Australian Government and the community and influences policy, services and support for families. 275      Australian Multiple Birth Association Information and support for families with twins, triplets, quadruplets or more. 342      Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) National collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners from a broad range of disciplines researching into child and youth issues. 338      Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) Early Intervention Research Program The five-year research project aims to discover why some children experience learning challenges at primary and high school, by studying how children learn at the early childhood level when they are potentially most receptive to learning. 319      Australian Women Against Violence Alliance (AWAVA) Key area of focus is combatting all forms violence against women, to ensure that all women and children are able to live free from all forms of violence and abuse. 123      Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) Designed to assist both consumers and health professionals in their understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), particularly the role of allied health professionals, in the assessment and treatment of children with ASD. 73      Autism, Asperger`s Syndrome & related developmental disorders Sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of QLD, this site provides over 350 fact sheets of autism related information, including early intervention, behaviour and life skills, communication and education, personal stories, parent support. 279      AutismPro Interactive online program for parents, educators and practitioners working with children with an autism spectrum disorder. 335      AVERT Family Violence Training Package Provides a practical understanding of family violence, its impact and the appropriate strategies for responding which promotes safety for all involved. 32      Beat Baby Blues Developed by perinatal mental health experts from the Mother and Baby Units at St John of God Hospital to provide factual, practical and credible information for women, their partners and families. 87      Best for Kids Information and resources for separating families from Legal Aid NSW. 8      Centre for Children and Young People (CCYP) At Southern Cross University. Promotes the status of children and young people in research, policy and practice. 521      Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) At the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Promotes good health practices, preventive action, early detection and early intervention. 317      Centrelink Rate Estimator The Child Care Estimator shows families what financial support the Government can give them through the Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate. 452      Child & Adolescent Sexual Assault Counsellors (CASAC) Inc NSW peak body for community based services providing child sexual assault counselling and support services to children, young people and adults, and their non-offending family members. 48      Child & Family Health Nurses Association (NSW) Inc (CAFHNA) Promotes the concept of Child and Family Health Nursing and provides a forum for professional support. 120      Child Abuse Research Australia (CARA) Conducts research to assist in preventing child abuse and inform policy and practice responses to abuse once it has occurred. 343      Child and Family Welfare Association of Australia Inc (CAFWAA) National peak body for child, adolescent and family welfare. 314      Child Health Promotion Research Centre (CHPRC) At Edith Cowan University. Promotes the health of children and young people through engagement and partnerships with families, schools and communities. 63      Child Rights Information Network (CRIN) Australian Page Global network that disseminates information about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and child rights. 303      Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Network Global networking page for professionals from around the world working to prevent child sexual abuse, designed to share resources and contact information. 121      Child Support Agency (CSA) Australian Government Agency, administers the Child Support Scheme and help separated parents take responsibility for the financial support of their children. 237      Child Support Agency (CSA) Indigenous Information Information about parent's rights, responsibilities and options, a guide to registering child support cases and links to counselling and support services. 263      Child Wise Works to to prevent and reduce the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Australia and overseas. 409      Children and Families Research Centre (CFRC) At Macquarie University. Focuses on the developmental, social and educational factors affecting children and families in Australia. 29      Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Provides information for family members across Australia where a parent has a mental illness and for people who care for and work with them. 89      Children With Disability Australia (CDA) Information and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families. 50      Children`s Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin Specialist centre which undertakes multi-disciplinary policy and practice-relevant research into the lives of children and young people and the contexts in which they live their lives. 355      Children`s Services Central Promotes high quality care and inclusion for all children in eligible childcare services in NSW and supports children's services in NSW. 502      Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia (CAFCA) CAFCA aims to improve access to current information and resources to assist those working in the field of early childhood and community development. 339      Community Child Care Co-operative Training, information, support, publications and advocacy for community child care services in NSW. 532      Community Services Provides child protection services, parenting support and early intervention, foster care, adoption services and help for communities affected by disaster. 255      Connecting Carers NSW (CCNSW) Provides Foster, Kinship and Relative Carers across NSW access to free ongoing training, education and peer support. 29      Cybersmart Community awareness project developed by Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to provide parents and children with information and tools to help them have a safe experience of the internet. 151      Defence for Children International The Australian Section of Defence for Children International is the local link in a global chain of children’s rights agencies recognised by the United Nations. 346      Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) Responsible for a broad range of social policies and support services for families and Indigenous Australians. 286      Disability: Our Stories Multimedia web-based resource about the perspectives of children with a disability between the ages of 0 and 18, and their parents and carers. Free registration is required to access the website. 34      Duchenne Foundation National non-profit for Australian families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 74      DV Help Online Supports the ongoing development of Domestic Violence Network resources in the Penrith LGA and across the region including the areas of Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains. Offers information, resources and links. 203      Early Childhood Australia Inc Advocates to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years. 298      Early Childhood Care & Education Free open source learning website that aims to stimulate thinking in relation to working across the early years with a focus on integrated practice. 44      Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) Provides a national focus and forum, promotes the public profile of early childhood intervention, facilitates effective liaison and advocacy in the community, and fosters quality information and service provision. 156      Early Days Provides workshops for Australian mothers, fathers and other family carers of children aged six years and under who are on the Autism Spectrum. 185      Early Intervention, Penn State University Resources on early intervention with children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. 94      Early Words Early literacy resources for the first 5 years. Resources for parents, carers, child care workers and for children themselves, including Aboriginal early literacy resources. 301      Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Provides training, consultancy and resource development for NSW Health & interagency workers who provide services to children and adults who have experienced sexual assault, domestic/family violence and/or physical and emotional abuse and neglect. 1007      Families Australia Informs and influences policies in relation to families, promotes the importance and needs of families and acts as an a two-way conduit for information to and from the family sector. 360      Families Matter Seeks to engage parents, carers and families with schools to promote the health and well-being of young people. 294      Families NSW Information and resources on DoCS' Families NSW program, including area contact details. 274      Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle Carries out research, works with schools and communities, and trains volunteers to work with families. 350      Family Assistance Office The Australian Government Family Assistance Office website provides information on a range of payments to support families with their work and family responsibilities. 310      Family Court of Australia Court lists, information and publications, judgements and legislation, practice directions, forms and fees. 273      Family Day Care Australia (FDCA) National peak body for the Family Day Care program. 357      Family Relationship Services Australia (FRSA) National peak body for family relationship services. 319      Family Relationships Online Information and advice about family relationship issues; information about family relationship services funded by the Australian Government and information on the Government's reforms to the family law system. 312      Family separation: a guide for children & teens The CSA and beyondblue have partnered to develop this online resource for teenagers sharing stories, tips and strategies for dealing with separation. 23      Federation of Parents and Citizens` Associations of New South Wales Committed to a free public education system which is open to all people irrespective of culture, gender, academic ability and socio-economic class. 377      Foster Parents Support Network Inc NSW Information, support and training for foster carers. 381      Fostering NSW A NSW Government initiative, in partnership with non-government foster care agencies,to provide information and encourage people to become foster carers. 125      FPG Child Development Institute At the University of North Carolina. Multidisciplinary centre devoted to the study of children and families. Most of the Institute's work addresses young children 0 to eight years. 341      Gay Dads Australia Website to support gay men who are planning on, or who are already parents. 312      Go Play New school holiday diary featuring hundreds of art, culture, sport and recreational activities available around NSW for kids of all ages. 134      Good for Kids Includes healthy recipes and physical activities ideas for children. 109      Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource point for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren in NSW. 335      Growing up in Australia: Longitudinal Study of Australian Children Initiated and funded by FaCSIA, the study will further understanding of early childhood development, inform social policy debate, and be used to identify opportunities for early intervention and prevention strategies. 320      Healthy Kids Website NSW Government Healthy Kids Website. Provides healthy activities and meals information and downloadable fact sheets on supporting healthy lifestyles for children. 356      Heartkids NSW Inc Provides support to families with a baby or a child with a congenital heart defect or acquired heart disease. 378      Hector`s World Helps young children, aged 2-7 years, learn about Internet safety through a range of fun interactive activities. 305      Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) Home-based parenting and early childhood enrichment program targeting families with young children. 55      HURT Project Designed to raise awareness about the hidden devastation and family turmoil of domestic and family violence and sexual assault, confronting the shame and investigating the issues from the perspective of those involved. 200      Immunise Australia Information about immunisation and Australian immunisation standards, including translations of some materials. 201      Indigenous Practitioners Network Online group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in family relationship and support services. 95      Indigenous Professional Support Unit (IPSU) NSW & ACT Provides professional support, advice and training to staff in eligible Indigenous-run child care services. 310      Institute of Early Childhood An interdisciplinary centre for research and outreach in the Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Macquarie University, established to meet the need for information about how best to support children and their families in Australia. 103      Institute of Early Childhood (IEC) At Macquarie University. Provider of undergraduate courses preparing students to work in early childhood settings in NSW and Australian provider of specialised early childhood units by distance study. 628      Journal of Family Studies Refereed international journal publishing three issues per year. The focus of the Journal is on the wellbeing of children in families in the process of change. 1003      Just Speak Up Postnatal depression and anxiety campaign aimed at pregnant women, new mothers, their partners and families. 85      Kids Alive - Do the Five Water safety program for children. 89      Kids and Traffic: Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program Part of RTA's Youth, Community & Education Program, a partnership between NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and Macquarie University. Increases awareness of the need for road safety education for children and their families. 249      Kids Central Kit: experiences of homelessness for accompanying children Developed in response to a research project conducted by the Institute of Child Protection Studies at the Australian Catholic University on experiences of homelessness for accompanying children. 51      Kids Health Info (KHI) Fact sheets for parents on medical conditions, tests and procedures. 320      Kids Help Line Free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18. 250      Kids Vis Free materials to schools, parents and kids on vision, to raise awareness and help in the early detection of potential vision problems in children. 391      Kids With Asthma Features a series of fact sheets for kids and their carers covering all-things asthma-related, including basic facts, diagnosis, asthma medications, management and FAQs. 192      Kidsafe NSW Inc Addresses child safety issues through various strategies, such as public education campaigns, the provision of information, development of resources, and the initiation of special projects to raise awareness of child safety issues. 373      kidscount Information website for parents. Information is available in 16 community languages. 389      KidsMatter National mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative specifically developed for early childhood services. 29      Let’s Talk Baby Teeth Information and resources to help foster healthy teeth and to help prevent early childhood dental decay. 11      Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development & Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) Areas of responsibility are primary & secondary education; youth affairs & youth policy relating to schooling; cross-sectoral matters inc transitions & careers; early childhood development inc early childhood education & care; international education 168      MS Info Booklet for children of parents with Multiple Sclerosis Information for children of parents with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 293      Murdoch Children`s Research Institute Child health research institute discovering ways to prevent and treat conditions affecting babies, children and adolescents. 369      mychild.gov.au Information for families about Australian Government early learning and care initiatives and other issues that affect children. 264      National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) Focuses on promotion and primary prevention of child abuse and neglect. 305      National Association of Childbirth Educators Inc (NACE) Supports a diverse group of professionals committed to preparing and supporting women and their families for birth and early parenting. 12      National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB) Peak body working to advise and inform the Australian community on the issue of childhood bullying and the creation of safe schools and communities, including the issue of cybersafety. 124      National Child Protection Clearinghouse Information, advisory and research unit focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and associated family violence. 337      National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) Inc Works in partnership with families, services, government and other key stakeholders to facilitate and support continuous improvement to the quality of child care provided for children in Australia. 302      National Council for Children Post-Separation (NCCPS) Raises public awareness about the impact of the Family Law Act on children. 119      National Council of Single Mothers and their Children (NCSMC) Self help group to fight for the basic and essential rights of all sole parent families. 345      National Father Inclusive Practice Framework Supports agencies in a range of service delivery areas to help involve fathers in their work with families. Includes a set of nine principles for 'Father Inclusive Practice' as well as a range of research materials. 312      National Investment For The Early Years (NIFTey) National body comprising child development practitioners, advocacy and welfare groups, mental health practitioners, community health workers, academics, pediatricians and the juvenile justice system. 169      National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders Inc (NOFASARD) Peak body representing parents, carers and others interested in or affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 355      National Out of School Hours Services Association (NOSHSA) Network of all the Australian State/Territory Out of School Hours Services (OOSH) Associations. 113      National Perinatal Statistics Unit (NPSU) A collaborating unit of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). It provides information and statistics in reproductive and perinatal health. 246      National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (NSCDC) US-based multi-disciplinary collaboration comprising leading scholars in neuroscience, early childhood development, pediatrics, and economics. Publications, working papers and articles available for download. 262      NetAlert Limited Practical advice on Internet safety, parental control and filters for the protection of children, students and families. 293      Network of Community Activities Acts as a link up for community activities and for Out of School Hours Care Services run by autonomous community groups and local councils. 440      NSW Commission for Children & Young People The Commission administers two pieces of legislation, the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 334      NSW Family Day Care Association Peak body for NSW family day care services. 440      NSW Family Services Inc Offers a range of services, products and training to members, including representation of members at government and industry forums, sector resources and tools, training and policy development. 444      NSW Office for Children - the Children's Guardian (OCCG) Promotes the best interests of all children and young persons in out-of-home care; ensures the rights of all children and young persons in out-of-home care are safeguarded and promoted; accredits designated agencies & monitors their responsibilities. 371      NSW Online Mandatory Reporter Guide Guide to assist teachers, doctors, police officers and other mandatory reporters to report cases of child abuse and neglect. 148      NSW Police Family & Domestic Violence Webpage Information and resources on domestic violence. 346      NSW Women`s Refuge Resource Centre Central contact for the NSW's Refuge Movement (WRM), a network of women's refuges situated across NSW providing support and accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence. 266      One in Three Campaign Aims to raise public awareness of the existence and needs of male victims of family violence and abuse; to work with services to provide assistance to male victims; and to reduce the incidence and impacts of family violence on men, women and children 102      Parent Council for Deaf Education (PCDE) Collaborates with parents, professionals, other organsations & Govt departments to promote equity of access to services and opportunities for families of deaf and hearing impaired children, irrespective of their chosen method of communication. 304      Parent Line Catholic Care's support and information website for parents, carers and professionals across NSW on a wide range of issues. 133      Parenting and Family Support Centre (PFSC) At the University of Queensland. Promotes the health and wellbeing of families and children by conducting research and training, and provides clinical services based on scientifically validated methods of family intervention. 205      Parenting Research Centre Engages in a range of research activities to help parents raise children well. The focus is generating new knowledge of how parenting practices affect children, and how best to engage and support parents. 339      Pathways Mapping Initiative US-based collection of information about what works in social programs and policies for disadvantaged families to achieve desired results. 323      Physical as Anything Information and resources to support the successful inclusion of children with a disability at school. 12      Playgroup Australia National peak and administrative body for playgroups in Australia. 319      Playgroup NSW Provides a referral service for families wishing to access their local playgroups; provides comprehensive insurance coverage, support and resources to affiliated playgroups; establishes new playgroups. 422      PlayPower The Benevolent Society's PlayPower helps parents understand why play is necessary for a child's healthy development and gives parents and professionals fun play activities to build into a family's daily routines. 273      Positive Partnerships Provides information and support to families and teachers to help improve the school experience of children with autism. 27      Preschools NSW Online resource to enable families and people working with families to understand and search for not-for-profit, community-based preschools in NSW. 57      Prevention Action Online news publication reporting internationally on innovation and effectiveness among programs for improving children's health and development. 1407      Raising Children Network Information for Australian mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children, as well as for professionals and agencies working with families and children. 303      Relationships Forum Australia Researches critical issues in the areas of politics, economics, business and society. Aims to promote the importance of relationships as a fundamental ingredient of individual and community wellbeing. 357      Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children`s Mental Health At Portland State University, Oregon. Promotes effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. 283      Research in Practice Children and families research implementation project in England and Wales. Offers publications and research resources. 292      Residential Child Care Network Online community for those that are interested in residential child care, giving people the forum to discuss subjects such as training, best practice and social pedagogy. 329      Resourcing Families Provides support and information to families of children and young people with developmental disability in NSW. 38      Safer Family Law Campaign (SFLC) National campaign dedicated to giving all Australian children and parents the fundamental human right to be safe. 93      School A to Z Resource for parents to support their child's learning. 9      Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) National non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 327      SIBS: support website for children with siblings with disability or chronic illness SIBS is a support website for children in Primary School who have a sibling with a disability or chronic illness. Children can meet others and hear about their stories, talk about their feelings, play games and find more where they can get more infor 33      SIDS and Kids Contains information and publications on sudden infant death, grief/bereavement issues and safe sleeping. 305      Smart Online Safe Offline (SOSO) Social initiative bringing together community, government & the digital media industry as partners to deliver online campaigns, aimed at educating young internet users about the dangers in their online environment. 279      Smartplay A sport safety and injury prevention program for children and young people. 274      Social Justice In Early Childhood Not-for-profit, politically active organisation working for social justice issues pertaining to the lives of children. 271      Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) US based; promotes multidisciplinary research in the field of human development, fosters the exchange of information among scientists and other professionals of various disciplines, and encourages applications of research findings. 160      Staying Home Leaving Violence Information on legal options for victims of domestic violence. 46      Stop Child Abuse This website by the Australian Childhood Foundation aims to give adults a better understanding about child abuse and its impact on children, families and all of us. 259      Supporting Children And Responding to Families (SCARF) Best practice case management model specifically designed for services offering individual support to vulnerable families with children. 301      Take A Stand Together Campaign asking bystanders to stop bullying when they see it. It features interactive activities for students and resources for teachers and parents. 38      Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Conducts multidisciplinary research on child health. 374      The Children’s Mental Health Research Fund Supports clinical research into the causes, assessment and early intervention of early-onset mental health problems in children and their families. 24      The Parents Jury Web-based network of parents who wish to improve the food and physical activity environments for children in Australia. 403      ThinkUKnow An Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools in the ACT, NSW and Victoria using a network of accredited trainers. 229      Triple P Positive Parenting Program Offers practical resources for parents, and training and resources for practitioners and organisations in a variety of service settings. 98      vi family network Home to the Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register (ACVIR) and the online support network for families and children participating in the Register. 16      Violence Prevention Coordination Unit (VPCU) Responsible for coordinating a whole of government response to domestic and family violence. 126      Wellbeing Plan for Aussie Kids Developed by CSIRO to provide parents with information on healthy foods and habits. 269      Western Child Health Network (WCHN) Partnership of four AHS in NSW and the Children's Hospital at Westmead. One of three Child Health Networks established by NSW Health to ensure all children are provided with high quality clinical care as close to home as possible, wherever possible. 310      What Were We Thinking! From University of Melbourne. Information about common experiences in the early months of parenthood and some effective ways of thinking about and managing them. 223      Wirringa Baiya Community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth living in New South Wales. Wirringa Baiya focusses on issues relating to violence against Aboriginal women, children and youth. 312      Women's & Children's Hospitals Australasia Women's Hospitals Australasia (WHA) and Children's Hospitals Australasia (CHA) are peak bodies for hospitals or health services providing health care to women and/or children. 35      Work & Family Policy Roundtable Proposes, comments upon, collects and disseminates relevant policy research to inform good, evidence-based public policy in Australia. 290      www.vaccination.org.au Evidence-based vaccination information for parents. Collaborative venture between the Northern Rivers Public Health Unit and the Northern Rivers Division of General Practice. 403      Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) Network of youth workers, children's lawyers, policy workers and academics who work to promote the rights of children and young people in NSW and across Australia. 91      Zero to Three US-based non profit informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers. Offers research publications and journal. 176

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