Resources for Information
Family Assistance Office
The Family Assistance Office has been set up by the Australian Government to give Australian families better access to government services. Instead of going to different agencies to get family assistance, families are able to get all their payments from just one place – the Family Assistance Office.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)
The DEECD is committed to ensuring that every young Victorian thrives, learns and grows, enjoying every opportunity to realise a rewarding and fulfilling life. There are many educational tools for children to learn online and lots of information for parents as well.
Kidsafe Victoria
A terrific resource for child accident prevention. Kidsafe conducts injury prevention programs, media campaigns, provides information, develops educational resources and initiates special programs to raise awareness of child safety issues and injury prevention throughout the community.
Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
ACECQA is an independent statutory authority which provide national leadership in promoting quality and continuous improvement in early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia.
They work with state and territory governments and the children’s education and care sector to implement changes to education and care that will benefit children and their families.
References:
ACECQA Quarterly Newsletters, Issue 1
