Links
Abused Child Trust
The Abused Child Trust helps families keep children safe through therapy, education, research & advocacy. http://www.abusedchildtrust.com.au/index.htm
Anaphylaxis Information
Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions, Action Plans and much more - visit http://www.allergy.org.au/anaphylaxis/index.htm
Asthma Foundation of NSW
Asthma friendly programs for children’s services
http://www.asthmansw.org.au/content.cfm?id=452&menulink=35&subid=0&x=5&menuid=35
Australian Resuscitation Council
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL CHILD CARE WORKERS
The Australian Resuscitation Council has made changes to the Resuscitation Guidelines. Visit the Australian Resuscitation Council website is www.resus.org.au for all the details.
ABC Childcare Forum
http://www.childcarechat.com.au/
Childcare Chat is a forum designed for parents to voice their experiences, opinions, concerns, suggestions and questions regarding ABC Learning Centres and the childcare industry as a whole.
Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
Early Childhood Australia is the peak advocacy organisation for early childhood. The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics is available online. The Supporting Best Practice section provides links to 100s of fact sheets and articles online. ECA WebWatch is a free e-newsletter for those in the early childhood field.
ENACT – The Children & Young Persons Care and Protection Act
To obtain an up-to-date copy of the Children & Young Persons Care and Protection Act you can visit the DoCS website and download a copy: www.community.nsw.gov.au
QLD Child Care Information Service
http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childcare/ccis/index.html
The Child Care Information Service is a free statewide information service that has information on child care services located in Queensland and can provide the types of child care services available; location, hours of operation and contact details for services; information on what to look for in a quality service and information for students.
Quality Improvement & Accreditation System Handbook
To obtain an up-to-date copy of the Quality Improvement & Accreditation System Handbook you can visit the NCAC website and download a copy. Visit the NCAC website at www.ncac.gov.au Click on PUBLICATIONS. In the first paragraph it says SOURCE BOOK in italics. Click here to be taken to the information you require. The Source Book will be the most helpful for your assignment and provides detailed information.
Play Power
* helps parents understand why play is necessary for a child's healthy development
* gives parents and professionals fun play activities to build into a family's daily routines
* provides practical information about how children grow and develop
http://www.playpower.com.au/
Staying Healthy in Child Care
NEW 2006 edition available
Download a copy from the website
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/ch43syn.htm
Raising Children Network
The Australian Parenting Website
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au
Transition to School
www.transitiontoschool.com.au
The Illawarra Transition to School Program is funded by Families First Illawarra to develop, establish and promote research-based best practices in transition to school programs.
Heinz for baby - www.heinzforbaby.com.au
heinzforbaby.com.au has been set up as a one-stop-shop for everything to do with feeding your baby. The website includes the latest baby news, nutritional information, tips, Heinz baby food products and recipes for your baby.
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