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Australian Childhood Immunisation Register

The Australian Childhood Register (the Immunisation Register) is a national register administered by Medicare Australia that records details of vaccinations given to children under seven years of age.

Double Orphan Pension

Double Orphan Pension helps meet the costs of caring for children who are orphans.

Family Day Care Start Up Payment

The Family Day Care Start Up Payment of $1500 (or $5000 for remote areas) is a one off payment aimed to encourage people to consider Family Day Care as a career option.

Immunise Australia Program

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. This Internet site provides information on standard childhood immunisation.

Long Day Care Capital Funding Program

Is open to eligible Long Day Care services to apply for capital funding to upgrade existing infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.

NSW Parenting

Caring for children and young people is one of life's most rewarding experiences. Here you'll find information and resources about parenting.

Parentline Victoria

Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers with children from birth to eighteen years.

Queensland Department of Communities

The Department is committed to the development of social support services and community networks through its programs for children, families and parents, seniors, and young people.

Raising Children Network - The Australian Parenting Website

This is a website for Australian mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children.

REACH – Rural Early Childhood Program

An FRRR / Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) Grants Program to Assist Early Childhood Services in Small Rural Communities. The Rural Early Childhood Program is a source of funds up to $20,000 for not for profit community groups in rural and rem

Tasmanian Child Care Unit

The Child Care Unit of the Department of Education supports the development of high quality child care programs and services in Tasmania.

The Blue Card - Queensland Department of Child Safety

A person will need a blue card if they propose to work, volunteer, or to carry on a business, in a child-related area regulated by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.

Tresillian’s 24-Hour Parents Help Line

Find on the spot advice about being a parent and caring for children.

WA Office for Children and Youth

This website has been developed to provide information for the children and young people of Western Australia, as well as parents and carers, and the general public.