Handy Links


​Regulatory Authorities
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Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority
Web:  http://www.acecqa.gov.au/

Early Childhood Education & Care, Education & Communities
Web:  http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/our-services/children-and-youth

Preschools NSW - find preschools in NSW
Web:  http://www.preschoolsnsw.org.au                                                                             
Tel:  02  8922 6444

Community Groups & Services

Baby Health Centre  -   by appointment only                                                                        
Tel:  02 6684 1477
  • Mullumbimby - Fridays                                              
  • Ocean Shores - Tuesday  
Web:  http://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/community-health/mullumbimby-community-health/child-and-family-health-clinic/

Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Tel:  1 300 224 636
                                                                                                                                               
Brighter Futures Ballina Office -  assistance and support for parents and carers        
Tel:  02 6686 1999
Web:  http://www.mrnc.com.au/page/brighter-futures

Byron Shire Early Intervention -  special needs assistance                                                
Tel:  02 6684 3023
Web:  http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/early-intervention-services-0

Child Protection Authority NSW - child protection helpline operates 24/7                    
Tel:  13 21 11 (24 hours/7 days)
Web:  http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docs_menu/for_agencies_that_work_with_us/child_protection_services.html

Heart Foundation - healthy eating suggestions for kids                                                      
Tel:  1300 36 27 87
Web:  http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Healthy-eating/pages/default.aspx

Infectious Diseases
https://nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/staying-healthy-preventing-infectious-diseases-early-childhood-education-and-care-services

Mullumbimby Community Garden - children's garden
Web:  http://mullumbimbycommunitygardens.org

Mullumbimby Community Health Services -  accessible to people of all ages living on the North Coast of NSW. 
  • Occupational Therapy                                                                                                      
  • Tel:    02 6684 1677   
  • Child Psychology                                                                                                               
  • Tel:    02 6684 1677 
  • Hearing                                                                                                                               
  • Tel:    02 6684 1677 
  • Speech Therapy                                                                                                                
  •  Tel:    02 6684 1677 
  • Dental Unit                                                                                                                         
  • Tel:    02 6684 3292
Web:    http://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/community-health/mullumbimby-community-health/

Mullumbimby Library -  Station Street, Mullumbimby (next to council chambers)      
Tel:  02 6684 2992
Web:  http://www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/home.asp

Mullumbimby Playgroups -  Tuesdays 9:00 - 11am at Mullumbimby Primary School    
Tel:  02 6684 2373

National Recycling Week - sustainability tips and challenges from Planet Ark                Tel:  1300 733 712
Web:  http://recyclingweek.planetark.org

Nutrition  - tips on healthy eating for children
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/australian-dietary-guidelines-recommended-daily-intakes
https://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-programs/about-munch-move.aspx
https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/2CDB3A000FE57A4ECA257BF0001916EC/$File/HEPA%20-%20B5%20Book%20-%20Staff%20and%20Carer%20Book_LR.pdf

NSW Department of Health -  Immunization and health alerts                                          
Tel:  02 9391 9000 National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Helpline - www.1800respect.org.au
 24hr helpline: 1 800 737 732

Neighbourhood Centre - Assistance and support for parents, single parents, domestic violence concerns
Dalley Street, Mullumbimby (across from the RSL Club)                                                          
Tel:  02 6684 1286
Web:  http://mnci.org.au

Optometrist - Coleen Reilly offers free eye testing with Medicare Card                             
Tel:  02 6684 1799

Physical Activity Guidelines - physical activity guidelines for early childhood
https://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/teachers-childcare/physical-activity.aspx

https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/2CDB3A000FE57A4ECA257BF0001916EC/$File/HEPA%20-%20B5%20Book%20-%20Staff%20and%20Carer%20Book_LR.pdf

The Uncle Project - Uncle provides male mentors for boys without active fathers.        
Tel:  6680 8582
Web:  http://uncle.org.au/ 

Translation Services 24hr - www.immi.gov.au
 Tel:  131 450

Raising Children - complete parenting resource from newborns to teens                        
Web:  http://raisingchildren.net.au

Sun Smart Cancer Council                                                                                                          
Tel:  13 11 20
Web:  http://www.cancer.org.au/


Transition to School

Practical tips for parents:  www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au
  • homework & study
  • wellbeing
  • technology
  • planning for the future
When to start school:  http//www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/primary/startingschool.php
 - when to enrol
 - who to talk

Preparing for Kindergarten:  http://schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/primary/prepareforkindi.php

 - language
 - mathematics
 - personal social skills
 - physical skills

Getting Ready for School:  http://www.wchools.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/schoolsweb/studentsupport/programs/disabilitypgrms/grfs-chilwithdisability.pdf

 - A Guide for Parents of a Child with Disability PDF

Child & Youth Health:  www.cyh.com
- Go to Kids Health - it's fun and informative
 - From the same page - type 'starting school' and click search

Raising Children Network:  www.raisingchildren.net.au

Transition to School Factsheet - A. Owens (2008)  www.ncac.gov.au/factsheets/transition.pdf

Translation Services 24hr - www.immi.gov.au