Resources for Parents & Carers


Learn the Signs. Act Early

Learn the Signs. Act Early


Learn the Signs and Act Early!
Poster from NSW Health
Movement Guide (Birth – 5yrs)

Movement Guide: Birth to 5 Years


Guidelines developed to create healthy and safe routines for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers

The First 1000 Days

The First 1000 Days


Recent research on the evidence for the biological, global, social, ecological, and individual factors that are reshaping our understanding of the first 1000 days of a child life.
Lifting Our Game

Lifting Our Game


Out of the Nest

Raising Happy Healthy Kids in the Blue Mountains


Website by local parents for local parents/carers sharing information, stories, tips and local resources to learn from each other in raising happy healthy kids in the Blue Mountains.
Blue Mountains Mums

We are a supportive community of local mums who share and discuss ideas, tips and knowledge about raising our little ones in the Blue Mountains. This is a group where you can connect with other mums in our local area and share life together.


We are a supportive community of local mums who share and discuss ideas, tips and knowledge about raising our little ones in the Blue Mountains.  Ask questions, seek recommendations or have a laugh together… We’ve got this!
SNAICC

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children


National non-governmental peak body representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children information & resources.

Rainbow Families

Rainbow Families


A network of support to children and families within the NSW LGBTIQ community.
Parent Line NSW

Counselling, Information and Referral


Parent Line is a telephone counseling, information and referral service for parents and carers of children ages 0 to 18 living in NSW . Service includes the Early Childhood Intervention Infoline providing information and support about concerns about child development, disabilities and developmental delays.
Newsletter on Caring for Children 0-3 years

For Parents and Carers of Children 0-3 yrs


Parent Line NSW’s newsletter for parents and carers of children aged 0-3 year old.
Newsletter on Caring for Children Transitioning to Primary School

Newsletter for Parents and Carers


Parent Line NSW’s newsletter for parents and carers of children transitioning to primary school.

Raising Children

Raising Children


National up-to-date, evidence-based, scientifically validated information about raising children and caring for yourself as a parent or carer.  Provides  information , interactive tools and forums addressing topics relevant to the diversity of family experience including  age, abilities, culture  and family units.
Kids Matter – Early Childhood Neurodevelopment eBook

Kids Matter eBook


This eBook focuses on early childhood brain development.
The aim of the eBook is to demonstrate how the brain develops from conception to five years.
Food, Financial & Housing Support

Food, Financial & Housing Support in the Blue Mountains


Find out about support services in your local area.

Traffic Lights: A guide to identify, understand and respond to sexual behaviours in children and young people

Raising Children


Knowing how to identify and respond to sexual behaviours in children and young people helps adults to support the development of healthy sexuality and protect young people from harm or abuse.

Rainbow Families: SCHOOL SUPPORT GUIDE

Rainbow Families School Support Guide


The guide was developed in response to ongoing requests for information from parents and caregivers and is part of Rainbow Families’ commitment to providing quality resources for and about our families.

Rainbow Families: SCHOOL SUPPORT GUIDE

The Ultimate Parent Guide to Protecting Children on the Internet


In this comprehensive guide, found here, are outlined eight areas that you should pay attention to as you help your children navigate this complex online world.