Kids On The Coast Magazine - www.kidsonthecoast.com.au

    Each issue is entertaining and informative, packed full of ideas and
    information on things to do, places to go, parenting tips, thought-provoking
    articles, health and education info, recipes, craft and play ideas, and much
    more, including our event calendar and Parents’ Choice Directory.

   

Pregnancy
    www. babycenter.com.au
    www.babymall.com.au
    www.biocellaustralia.com

Sleep

    Settle Petal
   

     

www.settlepetal.com

Privet parenting and child health

The goal of 'Settle Petal' is to empower families by providing informed choices for them to confidently care for their children.
Settle Petal offers professional support in infant and children's growth and development , maternal support in the postnatal period and flexible choices in settling and sleep techniques that are designed to meet individual needs, thereby creating a positive home environment.
 
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving babies' lives through the elimination of sudden and unexpected infant deaths, and supporting bereaved families

www.sidsandkids.org

INTERESTING WEB SITES

Free craft ideas for kids
www.KidCraftsMagazine.com

National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.napcan.org.au

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (NATSIEW)
www.natsiew.nexus.edu.au

Dept of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy
www.datsip.qld.gov.au

Disability Services
www.disability.qld.gov.au/index.cfm

International Family Fay Care Association
www.ifdco.com

Family Day Care Australia
www.familydaycare.com.au

Queensland Family Day Care Association
www.fdcqld.org

Playgroup Australia
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au

Early Childhood Australia Inc.
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au

Family Assistance Office – update income, online claim forms / information on CCB
www.familyassist.gov.au

Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association
www.aicafmha.net.au

Poisons Information centre
www.health.qld.gov.au/poisonsinformationCentre
13 11 26

Child Care Lounge
www.childcarelounge.com
A great website with tips on “caring for mixed age groups & what parents can expect” both provide some wonderful insight for carers

Early Childhood Teachers Association
www.ecta.org.au

Education Warehouse
http://www.educationwarehouse.com.au/
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, Education Warehouse aims to bring the enjoyment back into education, from our fun and engaging Educational Products through to our bookstore and Teachers Planning Packages.

Children’s Hospital Westmead
www.chw.edu.au

On-Line magazine for Modern Mums
www.mothersinc.com.au

South Australian Health
www.cyh.com

Sports and Recreation
www.sportrec.qld.gov.au

Triple P
www1.triplep.net

Kids Count
www.kidscount.com.au

Let’s read
www.letsread.com.au

Internet safety
www.netalert.com.au

On-line bookstore for 0-3year olds
www.zerotothree.org

Access
www.diversity.net.au

Childcare Information (Department of Communities)
www.communities.qld.gov.au

 
QUEENSLAND REGIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

Queensland Women’s Rural Network Inc
www.qrwn.org.au

Women’s Health Queensland
www.womhealth.org.au

Ipswich Women’s Centre against Domestic Violence
www.iwcadv.org.au
(07) 3816 3000
Service provides Counselling and support for children Young People and Adults along with a variety of other services, such as group work, court support, crisis response

Immigrant Women’s Support Service (Wss)
www.iwcadv.org.au
07 3846 3490

Sunshine Coast SCOPE
www.scopedv.org
07 5419 5911

Breast Feeding Help Line
www.breastfeeding.asn.au
3844 8977 or 38448166

Caboolture
www.crdvs.org.au
Caboolture Regional Domestic Violence Service
07 5498 9533

Cairns
www.dvcairns.org
Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
07 4040 6100

Toowoomba
www.dvrs-sw.org.au
Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Service
07 4639 3605

Mackay
dvmackay@wackado.com.au
Domestic Violence Resource Service (Mackay & Region)
07 4957 3888

Gold Coast
www.domesticviolence.com.au
Domestic Violence Service, Gold Coast
07 5591 4222

Emerald
dvsocq@bigpond.com
Domestic Violence Services of Central Queensland
07 4982 4288

Ipswich
www.iwcadv.org.au
Ipswich Women’s Centre Against Domestic Violence
07 3816 3000

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Help in other languages
www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/help_with_translating/index.htm
Legal Aid Queensland’s Bilingual Information Service
Offers free and confidential information in Vietnamese, Spanish and English via telephone and at the Brisbane office. Staff also visits community agencies to conduct information sessions on Legal Aid Queensland’s services.
Call Client Information Services call ounse on 1300 65 11 88 for more information
Translating/Interpreter (TIS) : 131 450

Townsville
nqdvrs@nqdvrs.org.au
NQ Domestic Violence Resource Service
07 4121 2888

Women’s Legal Aid (WLA)
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/legalhelp/services/wla/wla.htm
Phone: 1300 65 11 88
TTY: (07) 3238 3023
WLA is a specialist unit within Legal Aid Queensland that provides a direct service including legal advice, information, representation and specialist social work support to women. WLA also provides court assistance to women applying for domestic violence orders in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.

Women’s Legal Service (Brisbane)
www.wlsq.org.au
provides free legal advice and information to Women in Queensland. An information line is available and is usually open from 9.30am – 1.00pm weekdays.
Ph: 07 3392 0670
Fax: 07 3392 0658
Toll Free 1800 677 278 (regional Queensland only)
Email: admin@wlsq.org.au
387 Ipswich Road Annerley, Queensland
PO Box 119, Annerley 4103

Roma
dvs@romanc.org
Working Against Abuse Service
07 4622 5230

Logan
wavss@wavss.org.au
Working Against Violence Support Service (WAVSS)
07 3808 5566

SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTHS

discussion on growing up and health issues.
www.abc.net.au/talkitup

for teenagers living with abuse.
www.burstingthebubble.com

Reach Out for young people
www.reachout.asn.au

Crisis Care
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3235 9999
Rural areas /Toll Free: 1800 177 135

Protect All Children Today (PACT)
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3290 0111

Bravehearts
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3290 4474
Provides Counseling and advocacy for children and parents in relation to child sexual abuse

Contact House (Abused Child Trust)
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3357 9444

The Talera Centre
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3397 7287

Kinnections
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3435 4300
Provides ounseling and groups on a sliding scale fee basis. Kinnections has been funded to provide counseling for children who have experienced domestic violence, so this aspect of their service is free.

Operation Kinder Community (Ipswich and Ipswich corridor)
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
(07) 3816 0900

Lifeline
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
131114

Sids & Kids Queensland
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
1800 628 648

Child Protection Services - Depart of Communities
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
3224 8045 A/h 3235 9999

Youth Emergency Services Inc. emergency accommodation
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
3357 7655

Salvation Army - Salvo Care Line
www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
38319016
Riveton - Statewide Program

Child Health Line
www.health.qld.gov.au/cchs
3862 2333

Report Child abuse
www.health.qld.gov.au/cchs
Departmental Head Office
Phone: (07) 3224 8045

Kids Help Line
www.kidshelpline.com.au
Toll Free: 1800 551 800
24 hours, 7 days a week

Generate
www.youth.qld.gov.au   

website that supports young people to share in developing community in Qld

SERVICES FOR FAMILIES

Parentline
www.parentline.com.au
1300 301300

Centerlink
136150

Alchol and Drug Information Services
32362414
24hr counselling Information Service

Childhood Cancer Support Inc
www.clcs.org.au
3252 4719

Alcoholics Anonymous
homepage.powerup.com.au/~csobris/
3255 9162

Bonnie Babes Foundation
www.bbf.org.au
Grief counselling for loss of baby through miscarriage or stillbirth 3353 2325

SOSBSA
www.geocities.com/sosbsa/
Grief counselling for the bereaved by suicide & counselling for those at risk of suicide
1300 767 022

Community
www.community.gov.au
Information and Services for Australia

Step Family Zone
www.stepfamily.asn.au
Information and tips for blended families

Relate
www.relate.gov.au
Information on relationships, family, love and life

Relationships Australia
www.relationships.com.au
Offers resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships

Tough Love
www.qld.toughlove.org.au
Parents support group supporting parents troubled by unacceptable adolescent behaviour
3354 2533

ST Vincent De Paul Society
www.vinnies.org.au
Services offered:
Aged care
Care and Support for people with disabilities
Drug and Alcohol Support Centre
Family Care and Support
Food distribution and low cost food outlets
Housing and homeless service
Youth services and Activities

Compassionate Friends Qld (TCF)
www.uq.net.au/tcfbrisbane
Support group for bereaved parents

SERVICES FOR MEN

Lone Fathers association Qld
www.lonefathers.com.au
3379 2871

Mensline Australia
www.menslineaus.org.au
for men with family and relationship concerns
1300 789 978

 

SERVICES FOR WOMEN

Domestic and Family Violence Service Brisbane Metropolitan
www.dvconnect.org
1800 811 811