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For families and carers
Department of Education (Tasmania) website providing information on programs and services for the early years.
Australia’s online childcare portal – Starting Blocks provides parents with information about early childhood education and care to help them make the best choice for their child and family; how to get help with the cost of child care; search for a service
The national non-governmental peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Supports the rights of ATSI children to ensure their safety development and wellbeing.
Explores topics of interest for parents, including development and information aimed at raising happy and confident children
An Australian mental health and wellbeing initiative that includes a focus on early childhood and care services, families, schools and community
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Providers and educators
The ISP assists early childhood and child care services to include children with additional needs by providing inclusion advice, support and funding.
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) – information and resources on the National Quality Framework
Tasmanian Department of Education
The department’s website provides information for families and the community
Australian Government Dept of Education
Information on parent engagement in learning, initiatives and programmes that benefit parents, and information on schools and early childhood services
Resources and information on safety, compensation, licensing and laws
National occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) advisory and information provider
Fire safety and education information and resources
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Agencies and peak bodies
Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
‘A voice for young children’. The ECA website provides a range of resources and publications for educators and families
The national peak body for family day care supports and promotes quality outcomes for children; offers a ‘find a service’ option for FDC services in Tasmania
Establishes, supports and resources playgroups in Tasmania; includes a list of community playgroups throughout the state
Australian Home Childcare Association
Peak body for in-home child care programs in Australia funded by the Commonwealth government
The national non-governmental peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Supports the rights of ATSI children to ensure their safety development and wellbeing.
Convention on the Rights of the Child
The convention protects and promotes the rights of children to survive and thrive, to learn and grow, make their voices heard and reach their potential.
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Children's Health and Safety
The role of Child Safety Services is to protect children and young people who are at risk of abuse or neglect
Find information on sun safe practices and the SunSmart Early Childhood Program
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne – publications and resources
Department of Health & Human Services
DHHS improves, promotes, protects and maintains the health, safety and wellbeing of Tasmanians.
Commissioner for Children and Young People
The Commissioner advocates for and raises awareness of the rights, interests and wellbeing of children and young people (under 18yrs) in Tasmania.
Sids and Kids Tasmania (fb page)
Sids and Kids Tasmania is dedicated to providing education and support services to Tasmanian families.
Kidsafe is dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries to children through community education, research, advocacy and environmental and legislative change.
The Farmsafe Australia network aims to protect the health and safety of farmers, workers, family members and visitors to farms.
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
The Office is committed to helping young people have safe, positive experiences online.
Safe at Home is the Tasmanian Government’s integrated criminal justice response to family violence. It offers a range of services working together to protect and support victims of family violence.
Move Well Eat Well is a Tasmanian government initiative that supports the healthy development of children and young people by promoting physical activity and healthy eating as a normal positive part of every day.
Dietary Guidelines for all Australians
Guidelines for Food Standards (Australia and NZ) for children and infants; resources available
Ideas for promoting health through food and physical activity
Information on preventing death and injury from products, including safety issues and recall information on items considered to be harmful
Staying Healthy resource (NHMRC)
Provides information on parenting and child wellbeing; ‘Staying Healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in ECE and care services’