Resources

National Laws & Regulations

National Laws set a national standard for early childhood education and care services across Australia. They are supported by the National Regulations, which provides details on various operational requirements for education and care services.

Office of the Children’s Guardian

Office of the Children’s Guardian oversee organisations to uphold children and young people’s right to be safe. 

Department of Education

Further guidance from Department of Education on choosing a quality service for your child.

ACECQA

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is an independent statutory authority that assists governments in implementing the National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood education and care throughout Australia.

Starting blocks (ACECQA)

Starting blocks is a great research outlet for enquiries relating to:

• Childcare quality ratings
• Your child development
• Information on Coronavirus 

Health Department

The NSW public health system is world-class and is the biggest public health system in Australia.

Immunization

Access immunization schedule to protect your child from serious vaccine preventable diseases.

Kids safe – accredited training

KidSafe Australia, is a non-government not-for-profit charity organisation. Kidsafe is internationally regarded as a leader in injury prevention and has relationships with government, research and advocacy organizations around the world, including the Child Accident Prevention Trust in the United Kingdom, and Safekids Worldwide, including partner organizations across the globe.

Sun safety

The SunSmart program provides extensive guidance on skin cancer prevention, including policies and guidance on reducing UV exposure and associated risks.

Child protection

The child protection unit ensures safety and wellbeing of children around Australia.

Munch & move

Munch & Move is a NSW Health initiative that supports the healthy development of children birth to 5 years by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time.

#Sprout _Ed_4Kids

Sprout Ed provides parents, carers ​and educators with a range of practical resources to educate children about the money.

Transition to school

To support children with a strong and successful start to school involves schools engaging with high-quality transition practices for children and families. For further information please click on the link below.

My Time, Our Place

My Time, Our Place is the learning framework used for school aged children, across Australia.

Belonging, Being & Becoming

Belonging, Being & Becoming, The Early Years Learning Framework is the learning framework used across Australia for children aged between 0-5 years.

Choosing a Preschool for your child

If you are looking for a preschool for your child, please click on the link below to find further information.

Online safety for children

Parental involvement in the safe use of technology should start from a child’s first use, and parents should be a critical influence in their children being responsible digital citizens and engaging in online activities safely.