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CSHTR Home ~ Learning Gateway Home ~ Industry Links Index Pages: Home ~ Courses & Careers ~ Industry Links ~ Learning Resources Industry LinksAbout our kids - the New York University's Child Study Centre provides an excellent lists of articles within the Parenting section. Alcohol & other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) - the peak, national, non-government organisation.
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- from the NSW Office of Industrial Relations: Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) - an Australian government statutory authority that promotes the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia. Australian Policy Online (APO) - offers easy access to much of the best Australian social, economic, cultural and political research available online in areas including education, health, indigenous and families. Centrelink - the Australian Government agency that assists people to become self-sufficient and supports those in need. Child Care NSW - the peak body for privately-funded children’s services in NSW. Child Development Institute (CDI) - a US site which offers information about children's development as well as news and research updates. Children's Services Central - a consortium of seven key organisations that resource and represent the various sectors of children’s services in NSW. Children's Services NSW - aims to support, resource & network families and children with high quality programs that facilitate their overall development. Community Child Care Co-operative NSW (CCCCNSW) - a resource and training organisation for long day care centres and the peak body for community-based children’s services in NSW. Community Services & Health Training Australia (CSHTA) - the Industry Skills Council providing advice on the training and skills development needs of the community services and health workforce to government and industry. Contact Incorporated - the program for isolated children, families and communities. Country Children’s Services Association of NSW (CCSA) - supports the management of high quality early childhood services in NSW. Department of Families, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) - responsible for social policies and support affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families. Department of Health and Ageing - leads the National development and implementation of health and aged care services. Early Childhood Australia - acts in the interests of children from birth to eight years of age and for older children in outside school hours care. Early Childhood Connections - provides easy access to the most up to date information for professionals & parents on the early childhood years. EdNA: Early Childhood Education - provides news, events & resources for teachers, parents, child care workers and child care providers. Ethnic Child Care Family and Community Services Co-operative - peak body for children’s services run by & for culturally/ethnically diverse communities in NSW. Family Day Care Australia (FDCA) - family day care’s national peak organisation. Families at Work - a work/life consultancy company, specialising in work/life balance policies and practices. Good Beginnings Australia - fosters partnerships between parents, volunteers, government, community based services and business to offer support to parents and to create safe environments in which babies and young children can thrive. Independent Education Union (IEU) - represents teachers & support staff in non-government schools, early childhood centres & other non-government educational institutions in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. KU Children's Services - Australia's oldest and most reputable child care provider established in 1895. Life Matters - an ABC Radio National program aired on weekdays at 9am with interesting discussions by experts on a range of topics. Past programs are available for download. Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union (LHMU) - for workers in hospitality, property services, health, manufacturing and community services. Local Community Services Association (LCSA) - the peak body for Neighbourhood and Community Centres in NSW. Local Government & Shires Association of NSW (LGSA) - the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW. Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) - provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (NAPCAN) - seeks to resource and network child welfare professionals and practitioners working to prevent child abuse and neglect from happening before it starts. National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) - research centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field. National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) - facilitates and supports continuous improvement to the quality of child care provided for children in Australia. Has an online store for the purchase of quality guides, etc. National Child Protection Clearinghouse (NCPC) - collects, produces & distributes information/resources, conducts research & offers specialist advice on the latest developments in child abuse prevention, child protection and associated violence. Network of Alcohol & other Drugs Agencies (NADA) - the peak organisation for the alcohol and drug non-government sector throughout NSW. Network of Community Activities - the peak body for Out of School Hours (OOSH)care services in NSW. NSW Community Services & Health ITAB - the principal training & education adviser to government and the community services/health sectors in NSW. NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) - is responsible for delivering services which promote the welfare of people in NSW. NSW Family Day Care (NSWFDC) - the peak body for Family Day Care schemes and In Home Care providers in NSW. NSW Health - responsible for ensuring that the people of NSW are provided with the best possible health care. NSW Department of Local Government (DLG) - corporate information and links to all local government websites in NSW. Occasional Child Care Association (OCCA) - a link to contact details only. Parenting NSW - aims to strengthen families and promote the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people - provides a wide range of information, resources & links. Parenting Research Centre - engages in a range of research activities to help parents raise children well. Playgroup Australia - the national peak and administrative body for playgroups in Australia. Raising Children Network - developed with the help of an extensive network including the Australian Government for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children. SDN Children's Services - provides high quality education and care for children 0-5 years of age. Search Institute - aims to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. Taking Children Seriously (TCS) - a research program that focused on the well-being of children stressing the importance of marriage as a stable environment. World Health Organisation (WHO) - the United Nations specialised agency provides a wide range of information, publications, research tools and links.
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