Community Links

Network is dedicated to the advocacy, promotion, resourcing and development of play, recreation and leisure activities for 5-14 year olds. This  website provides you with information about all things OOSH.  http://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/

This link provides information about the Child Care Subsidy and Additional CCS. Follow the link to apply or find out more.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/assistance-with-child-care-fees

ACECQA is the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Association. ACECQA provide national leadership in promoting quality and continuous improvement in early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. Find out more about children’s care and education in Australia, as well as the new National Quality Framework that Kids United OSHC operates under.
http://acecqa.gov.au/

Under the National Law and Regulations, services are required to base their educational program on an approved learning framework. This should focus on addressing the developmental needs, interests and experiences of each child, while taking into account individual differences.

There are two nationally approved learning frameworks which outline practices that support and promote children’s learning:

The ‘My Time, Our Place’ Framework for School Aged Care in Australia is the approved learning framework under the NQF for school aged children.

My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia

Raising Children is a parenting website that offers up to date, research based material on more than 800 topics spanning child development, behaviour, health, nutrition and fitness, play and learning, connecting and communicating, school and education, entertainment and technology, sleep and safety.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/

All staff members who are taking part in face-to-face employment with children are required to submit a working with children check. 
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

The NSW Department of Education website can assist parents in understanding more about the services provided for children and young people from early childhood to youth advocacy and support. It includes direct information in regards to childcare services.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.adhdguide.com.au/websites/
http://sydneydevelopmentalclinic.com.au/

Coeliac
https://nswact.coeliac.org.au/
https://www.coeliac.org.au/
Referral Service
http://www.familyreferralservice.com.au/

Communication Flash Cards:
What is Autism? http://www.autismnsw.com
Thinking and learning in Autism [information sheet] https://www.aspect.org.au/content/fact-sheets
Strategies which may help you include a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder https://www.playworks.org/?s=autism
Top tips for working with a preschool child who has ADS https://www.autismhelp.info/
Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism Temple Gradin https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Teaching-Tips-for-Children-and-Adults-with-Autism
Sue Larkey Practical strategies for home and school for Autism Spectrum Disorders https://suelarkey.com.au/tip-sheet/

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/talking-to-primary-school-children-about-sex
https://bodytalk.org.au/tools-for-teachers/resources/

The child dental benefits Schedule
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule
Oral Health through Everyday Care
https://www.colgateprofessional.com.au/education/patient-education/topics/oral-hygiene-basics

The Inclusion of People with Disabilities: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/about/media/releases/linkingpeople-with-disability-to-the-community
https://www.cerebralpalsy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/early_school_years_fact_pack.pdf (PAGES:
23-26)
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/disability/Pages/default.aspx
Information about National Disability Insurance Scheme NSW: https://ndis.nsw.gov.au/

Eat Smart Play Smart Manual: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/heal/schools/Documents/oosh/EatSmartPlaySmart_Manual_ThirdEdition-V7.pdf Raising Children: School age nutrition & fitness: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/nutrition-fitness Health Direct: Healthy and active children: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/healthy-and-active-children Health Engine: Nutrition for school children: https://healthengine.com.au/info/nutrition-for-school-children

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/heal/pages/default.aspx
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
https://healthengine.com.au/
https://www.13cure.com.au/

http://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/
https://mhaustralia.org/need-help
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
https://headtohealth.gov.au/mental-health-difficulties/what-should-you-know-about-mental-healthconditions-and-disorders

Sexual Assault: https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support
Domestic Violence: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence
Child Protection Helpline: 132 111
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 656 463
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/domestic-violence
https://www.1800respect.org.au/

https://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/articles/2010/november/research-update-food-and-childrensbehaviour
https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/
http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vitalhealthzone.com
http://www.nutiritionaustralia.org

https://www.napcan.org.au/abuse-and-neglect-australias-child-protection-crisis/
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/special-needs.html
https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/enewsletter/supporting-children-parents-mental-illness
https://www.napcan.org.au/
https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/publications-articles/inclusion-supportsubsidy-rates-for-centre-based-care-services
https://www.inclusionagencynswact.org.au/home
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/resources/fostering-our-future/previous-issues/issue-45/chapters/kidswith-challenging-behaviours
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/talking-to-primary-school-children-about-sex
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/age-by-age-guide-to-talking-to-kids-about-sex/

https://www.physioinqcamden.com.au/https://msktherapyp.com.au https://www.proactivespine.com.au/
https://www.campbelltownchiro.com.au/

https://reptilepark.com.au/
https://www.featherdale.com.au/
https://koalapark-sanctuary.com.au/
https://taronga.org.au/
https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/
https://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/
https://www.strikebowling.com.au/
http://www.mcsl.org.au/
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Parks/Blaxland-Riverside-Park
http://www.canoelandsorchard.com/
http://bilpinfruitbowl.com.au/pick-your-own.php
https://glenworth.com.au/
http://www.peakpursuits.com.au/

https://www.sportaus.gov.au/home
http://www.ner.org.au/netball/
https://nsw.netball.com.au/
https://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/
https://tbda.com.au/
https://physicalculture.com.au/
http://www.nwshockey.com.au/home/
https://hotshots.tennis.com.au/
https://connectkidsyoga.com.au/

http://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/
https://hkws.org.au/
https://www.plusfitness.com.au/gyms/
https://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/
https://www.redcross.org.au/
https://salvos.org.au/
https://www.vinnies.org.au/
https://scouts.com.au/
https://www.girlguides.org.au/
http://surflifesavingsydney.com.au/
http://www.theshack.org.au/
https://www.barnardos.org.au/our-centres/sydney-youth-services/

http://ecsc.org.au/
http://www.wirringabaiya.org.au/
https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/legal-services/indigenous-womens-legal-program/
http://ecsc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/nsw-multicultural-resources-guide.pdf – Region 6
https://childcarelounge.com/pages/celebrating-chinese-new-year
https://www.ecrh.edu.au/docs/default-source/resources/ipsp/exploring-celebrations-in-children’sservices.pdf?sfvrsn=4
https://www.noodle.com/articles/early-childhood-lessons-on-diversity-activity-ideas-impact
https://koorimail.com/
https://www.gadigal.org.au
https://www.snaicc.org.au/
https://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-country/our-people/apology-to-australias-indigenouspeoples
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/education/face-facts
http://www.eccfcsc.org
http://www.ncac.gov.au
http://www.smokefreezone.org
http://www.damec.org.au
http://www.mdaa.org.au
http://www.nswtacs.org.au
http://www.directions.org.au/eventscalendar.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicutural/
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.rch.org.au/ecconnections/publications/index.cfm?doc_id=11283
http://www.mylanguage.gov.au
http://www.indijreaders.com.au
http://www.dreamtime.net.au
http://www.edna.edu.au
http://www.fka.com.au
http://www.submissions.org
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac-day/traditions
https://www.everystudent.com/features/connecting.html
https://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Indonesia.html
https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides
https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/about-fair-trading/access-and-equity/think-smart-program/communitylanguage-information
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/languages/language_id_chart
https://www.abcd.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Biling_conf.pdf
https://www.idra.org/resource-center/why-is-it-important-to-maintain-the-native-language/