At Grow Together Early Learning, we understand that parenting comes with questions, decisions, and the need for trusted guidance. To support you along the way, we’ve gathered a collection of reliable Australian resources covering childcare, early education, health, safety, and family wellbeing.
This official Services Australia tool helps families estimate how much Child Care Subsidy (CCS) they may be eligible for. You can enter your income, activity level, and number of children in care to get a clearer idea of your potential out-of-pocket fees. It's a helpful first step when planning childcare costs.
My Child is a government resource that helps families find and compare approved childcare services across Australia. It provides information on service types, availability, and quality ratings, making it easier for parents to explore childcare options with confidence.
ACECQA is the national authority that oversees quality standards in early childhood education and care across Australia. It sets the National Quality Standard and provides families with guidance on what high-quality care looks like, including safety, educator qualifications, and learning environments.
The EYLF is Australia's national learning framework for early childhood education. It guides educators in supporting children through play-based learning, focusing on three key outcomes: Belonging, Being, and Becoming. It is the foundation for quality learning experiences in childcare centres across the country.
This resource explains how family day care services operate in NSW. It outlines how educators provide approved care in home-based settings and how these services are regulated under the same national standards as long day care centres.
Kidsafe NSW is dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. It provides practical, easy-to-understand safety advice for families, covering areas such as home safety, playground risks, road safety, and injury prevention strategies for young children.
Kidslife NSW supports children's wellbeing through resources that promote healthy development, safe environments, and positive lifestyle habits. It helps families access information and programs that encourage active, balanced childhoods.
This resource explains how to choose and correctly install child car seats according to NSW law. It provides guidance on age-appropriate restraints and safety tips to ensure children are safely secured when travelling in vehicles.
Asthma Australia offers trusted information and support for managing asthma in children. It includes guidance on symptoms, triggers, treatment plans, and what to do during an asthma emergency, helping families feel prepared and informed.
ASCIA is the leading authority in Australia for allergy and anaphylaxis education. It provides detailed resources for families managing food allergies, including action plans, prevention strategies, and emergency response guidelines.
This page provides official information on childhood immunisation schedules in NSW. It explains which vaccines are required, when they should be given, and why immunisation is important for protecting both individual children and the wider community.
The SunSmart program provides essential guidance on protecting children from harmful UV exposure. It includes practical advice on hats, clothing, sunscreen application, shade use, and building lifelong sun safety habits from an early age.
Munch & Move is an NSW Health initiative that promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and reduced screen time for young children. It supports early learning services in building positive habits that contribute to lifelong health and wellbeing.
Raising Children Network is one of Australia's most trusted parenting websites, offering evidence-based information from pregnancy through to adolescence. It covers everyday parenting topics such as sleep, behaviour, development, learning, and family relationships.
This service provides support for families navigating relationship challenges, separation, or parenting concerns. It includes access to counselling, mediation services, and practical information to help families manage difficult situations.
Community Services NSW connects families with support programs and services across the state. This includes parenting support, financial assistance, early intervention services, and community-based programs designed to strengthen family wellbeing.
The Australian Government Department of Education provides national information on early childhood education and care, including policy, funding, regulations, and quality standards that shape childcare services across Australia.
The Family Assistance Office provides access to government payments and financial support for families, including childcare subsidies and parenting assistance. It is the main point of contact for understanding eligibility and applying for support.
We look forward to supporting your family’s early learning journey at Grow Together Early Learning.
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