Useful Links and Contacts

Helpful resources and support services for families
This page gathers trusted websites and services to help families find support, advice and information on children’s wellbeing, safety, learning and community programs.

Websites for Parents and Carers

Early Childhood Australia has information for parents and early childhood professionals and links to other childcare services across NSW.

Visit Early Childhood Australia

For information about reporting a child at risk, foster and kinship care, guardianship, adoption, Children's Court, laws, legal help, Mandatory Reporters, parenting programs and services.

Visit Communities & Justice

Includes information and links to a wide range of family support services.

Visit the Department of Social Services website

Find support services and resources for families.

Visit Family Connect & Support

For advice about keeping children safe on the internet.

Visit the eSafety website

Find out more about childhood immunisation at the NSW Health Childhood vaccinations website.

Visit NSW Health - Vaccinations

Karitane provides 24 hour telephone counselling and support for families experiencing difficulties with infants and young children 0 – 4 years of age.

Visit Karitane

Kidsafe is dedicated to the prevention of injuries in children under 15 years.

Visit Kidsafe

For child safety information and working with children checks.

Visit the Office of the Children's Guardian

Find parenting courses in the Inner West.

Visit NSW Government Parenting Programs

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice has a range of parent resources, plus advice on building strong family relationship and raising happy and resilient children. 

View Parenting Resources

Find public schools in your local area.

Visit School Finder

The Starting Blocks website provides information about children’s early learning, care and wellbeing.

It includes information on different types of childcare, how to access help with the cost of child-care, a searchable database of local childcare services, other relevant links and support.

Visit Starting Blocks

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) resource for limiting the spread of infectious disease: "Staying healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services".

Visit NHMRC

Tresillian offers support for families experiencing difficulties with infants and young children aged 0-2 years.

Visit Tresillian

Websites for Children and Young People

A mental health support service for young people and their families.

Visit Headspace

Kids Helpline is a safe place for children to hang out, chat, play games and learn.

Visit Kids Helpline

A digital hub for young people to find government information and services about health, education, employment and the environment.

Visit the Office for Youth

A fun interactive website with colouring in, puzzles and information to teach children about cyber safety.

Visit the eSafety website

Page last updated: 25 Mar 2026