Useful links and contacts
Below you will find a range of links and contact details for children and family assistance. There are links for parents and links for children.
Websites for Parents/Carers
Resourcing Parents
The Resourcing Parents site provides parenting education information and support to the parents and carers of children aged 0-18 through a comprehensive online calendar of events in the local area.
You will find parenting tips sheets in many languages for families of Aboriginal or non- English speaking backgrounds to download and print.
Visit the Resourcing Parents website
Department of Community Services
The Department of Community Services site includes information about DOCS services, current research and programs and the Parenting brochures.
Visit the Community Services website
Australian Early Childhood Association
The Australian Early Childhood Association has information for parents and early childhood professionals and links to other childcare services across NSW.
Visit the Australian Early Childhood Association website
Tresillian Family Care Centre
Tresillian offers support for families experiencing difficulties with infants and young children aged 0-2 years.
Vist the Tresillian website
Karitane
Karitane provides 24 hours telephone counselling and support for families experiencing difficulties with infants and young children 0 – 4 years of age.
Visit the Karitane website
Kidsafe
Kidsafe is dedicated to the prevention of injuries in children under 15 years.
Visit the Kidsafe website
Starting Blocks
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 child care services, other relevant links and support.
Visit the Starting Blocks website
Department of Family and Community Services
The Department of Social Services includes information and links to a wide range of family issues.
Visit the Family and Community Services website
Parenting Courses and Information
To find out about parenting information sessions in the Inner West, visit the Families NSW website
Immunisation Advice
This immunisation clinic at Ashfield is no longer running.
Find out more about immunisation at the NSW Health Immunisation website
School Advice
Find public schools in your local area
Family Support Services
Find support and services for parents and families
Websites for Children and Young People
Kids Helpline
kids Helpline is a safe place for children to hang out, chat, play games and learn the fun way!
Visit the Kids Helpline website
Office of e-Safety
A fun interactive website with colouring in, puzzles and information to teach you about cyber safety.
Visit the eSafety website