The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is the Australian Government’s key research body in the area of family wellbeing. AIFS conducts original research to increase understanding of Australian families and the issues that affect them.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia’s health and welfare. Education resources are available via this link.
is an information exchange for practitioners, policy makers, service providers and researchers working with children, families and communities. CFCA is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services.
The Early Childhood section of this website aims to help families to participate in the social and economic life of the community through the provision of support for child care services.
Early Childhood Australia advocates to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years.
An essential reference for any childcare service wishing to be SunSmart.
Information about early childhood, school and higher education, scholarships, international students, skills recognition and vocational training.
Healthy and active children provides free advice on safe exercise for children, and more.
Kids Helpline is a counselling service for Australian children and young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
My School helps you make informed decisions about your child’s schooling. Search data from almost every school in Australia. You can quickly locate statistical and contextual information about schools in your community and compare them with statistically similar schools across the country.
NAPCANis the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Its work involves influencing and educating communities, organisations and government to prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect. This includes promoting the understanding that stronger communities mean safer children, and that everyone has a part to play in protecting children.
NAPCAN Resources are available for download here.
The National Museum of Australia is a social history museum. The Museum explores the land, nation and people of Australia, focusing on Indigenous histories and cultures, histories of European settlement and our interaction with the environment. Resources for teachers and families, all linked to the Australian Curriculum, are available on the Learn page.
The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (Multicultural Communication) is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health to provide information and services to help health professionals communicate with non-English speaking communities throughout NSW.
Playgroup Australia is the national body recognised as the leading representative and advocate for playgroups.
Information and support for pregnancy, parents and babies in Australia. Supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool.
This is a website for Australian mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children. On the website, parents will find reliable, scientifically validated information and resources to support them in the day-to-day work of raising children, and looking after their own needs. The website is growing all the time, and covers a broad range of up-to-date parenting topics.
ReachOut provides online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times. Information is provided for young people, parents and schools.
This Australian Government website provides links to resources suitable for schools on many different topics.