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Parent resources

Department of Education and Training
State government department providing information on the health, safety, development, learning and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria
Federal Department of Education, Skills and Employment Australia

Federal Government department that administers the Childcare Subsidy and contributes to Australia’s economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

Services Australia (Centrelink)
Online information about the Childcare Subsidy
Kinder 2023 & Beyond

Visit this state run website dedicated to Kinder & School Readiness programs for 3 & 4 year old Children in Victoria for information on how Kinder works.

Merri-bek City Council 
Merri-bek City Council delivers services that support and respond to local community needs. Merri-bek City Council also manages the area’s resources and facilities and implements programs, policies and regulations.
Anaphylaxis Australia
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening. Common causes are food, insect venom and medication.
Victoria Poisons Information Centre
A leading specialist tertiary and quaternary health service. Recognised for high-quality, safe, person-centred care, leading teaching and research.
Sun Smart Victoria

Victoria has one of the longest running and most successful skin cancer prevention programs in the world. Since the early 1980s, SunSmart has been promoting sun protection and skin cancer prevention messages. SunSmart’s mission is to reduce skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through a targeted prevention and early detection program.

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is an independent national authority that assists governments in administering the National Quality Framework (NQF) for children’s education and care.

Royal Children’s Hospital – Melbourne

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria’s children and their families for 150 years. The RCH are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

Multicultural Resource Centre (FKA)

fka Children’s Services (fkaCS) advocates for children’s cultural and linguistic rights and provides support to education and care services in the provision of culturally rich environments that support a civil society.

Gowrie Victoria

Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 1939, committed to its purpose: For those who teach and care for children, Gowrie Victoria champions good early childhood education and care.

Nutrition Australia

Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community based-organisation with offices throughout Australia. Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to promote the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

Better Health

Better Health provide health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live in.

Noahs Ark – Victoria

Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Victoria and the ACT, Australia. Noah’s Ark offer a range of services and programs that support families who have a child (aged 0-12) with a disability or additional needs.