Below are some helpful links relating to childcare services.

• Child care benefit is a payment from the Australian Government that assists with the cost of your child care. This can be assessed along with other benefits via the Family Assistance website www.familyassist.gov.au
• My Child website is an initiative by the Australian Government which provides access to a variety of child care services. The main focus being on Early childhood learning and child care. It also provides helpful links to other services. www.mychild.gov.au
• The Community Services website offers publications for parents to keep informed and abreast with the child care industry. This can be accessed via the following link www.comunityservices.qld.gov.au/childcare/
• Office of Early Childhood Education and Care, is the governing body of regulations of the Child Care Industry in Queensland. The website offers information on the latest reforms in Child Care along with the exciting new Kindergarten Program information and announcements www.education.qld.gov.au/earlychildhood/
• Child Care Association Queensland is the peak body for private long day care centre’s in the state. www.childcare.qld.org.au
• Nutrition Australia is a not for profit organization. It aims to provide optimal health for all Australians. Nutritional information, recipes, trainings and an online shop can be accessed via the website www.nutrtitionaustralia.org
• Kids Safe is an organization that is committed to the prevention of child injury. Its website has many resources and information for parents to access in keeping children safe, in the house, car, toys, cots the list is endless, a must see for every parent. www.kidsafeqld.com.au
• Poisons Information Line can be contacted on 13 11 26. The website gives information on prevention and action how to safeguard against poisons and what to do in a situation if poisoning occurs, www.childsafetyaustralia.com.au