Child Services in Canada Bay
What Is This?
Child Services provide support for children and families, aiming to ensure the health, safety, well-being, and development of children. These services offer a range of assistance inclusive of playgroups and childcare, general support services for families such as parenting information and counselling, as well as agencies who provide assistance regarding child protection, foster care, and family support programs.
How Is It Funded?
Child Services are primarily funded by government allocations, with additional support from non-profit organisations, grants, community fundraising and fee for service. How much does it cost? Childcare is subsidised through the government as Child Care Subsidy which is paid to providers who pass it on to families as a fee reduction. Most other services are low or no cost to individuals, however, some require a referral for supports from and to relevant organisation and schools.
How To Access?
Individuals can access services for children through direct contact with service providers, referrals from schools, healthcare providers, or community organisations, and by visiting government agencies or online platforms dedicated to child and family welfare.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Magic Coat for Kids Pty Ltd
A social/emotional wellbeing program, designed for young children and their primary carers to learn preventative mental health strategies together. Based on the analogy of putting on an imaginary coat with memorable characters inside the pockets, representing various strategies children can use to take control & responsibility for their own world & to create positive relationships with others.
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General Child Services
The Mirabel Foundation Inc - Edgeworth
The Mirabel Foundation IncMirabel is driven by the simple, core belief that every child deserves a childhood. Mirabel currently supports more than 1800 children in Victoria and NSW who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental illicit drug use and who are now living with extended family in kinship care (both formal and informal).
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Child Protection Services
Special Education Programs
ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is the leading national not-for-profit organisation working to protect children from the effects of violence and bullying.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
General Support Services & Counselling
Maternity Support Services & Counselling
General Self Help Services
General Youth Services
Brave Foundation
Brave Foundation equips expecting and parenting young people with resources, referrals, and education opportunities to facilitate happy, healthy, and connected families. Supporting Expecting & Parenting Teens is our innovative mentor program.
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Child Protection Services
Child Protection
Jannawi Family CentreJannawi Family Centre is a child and family safety service located in Sydney. For over 30 years, we have supported children who experience trauma. This included counselling, case management, safety planning, practical support, home visiting and court support. We also provided bilingual support to vulnerable culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse families which included peer groups an
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Child Protection Services
Dept Communities & Justice - NSW
Department of Communities and JusticeFACS and Justice are now one department providing information and support for child welfare, homelessness and housing and justice matters. Phone help is available 24/7 -Child Protection: 132 111 | Domestiv Violence: 1800 656 463 | Housing: 1800 422 322. Justice and legal advice available during business hours Justice: 02 8688 7777 | LawAccess NSW: 1300 888 529
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Grafton
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Kempsey
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Lismore
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Tweed Heads
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Catholiccare IndustriesA growing number of grandparents are taking on the parental responsibility of raising their grandchildren. Also known as ‘kinship care’ this means that grandparents raising grandchildren are giving up the traditional benefits and responsibilities associated with the grandparent/grandchild relationship.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Jannawi Family Centre
Jannawi Family Centre is a child and family safety protection service located in Sydney. This included counselling, case management, safety planning, practical support, home visiting and court support. We also provided bilingual support to vulnerable culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse families which included peer groups and playgroups.
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General Child Services
General Aboriginal Services
Youth Crisis & Emergency Services
Ngadhi Family Services
We are an Aboriginal specific service, supporting vulnerable children and their families within the community.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Pregnancy Birth and Baby
Healthdirect AustraliaPregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.
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General Child Services
Raising Connected Kids
Teaching school-aged children skills and strategies to build self-confidence and emotional resilience. Online courses and ongoing weekly coaching for children to support emotional development facilitated by Children's Emotional Well-being coaches qualified and experienced in Education and Psychology. Specialising in support for highly sensitive children.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Reachout Australia
ReachOut Parents Coaching is for any Australian parent with teenagers aged between 12–18 years, with access to a computer. If you’re worried or want to build on your relationship with your teenager, we provide a free one-on-one online coaching program. ReachOut Parents Coaching is a free service with sessions that are personalised to suit your individual needs and concerns. With coaches from
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation - Hawthorn
Sudden Infant Death Research FoundationSIDS and Kids offers support to families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child, promoting safe sleeping practices and conducting research to prevent sudden infant deaths.
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General Disability Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Disability Information & Counselling
The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc
To raise awareness of hand differences in the community and support families who have a child living with a hand difference and connecting them to other families in a similar situation and also to adults living with a hand difference.
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General Child Services
General Disability Services
The Kids Coach - National
The Kids CoachThe Kids Coach is an on-demand channel developed by an Occupational Therapist and Personal Trainer to get your child up and moving with fun, regular fitness programming in the comfort of your own home.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Mental Health Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Loss & Grief Support Services & Counselling
General Self Help Services
Allied Health
Toowoomba Psychology And Counselling
Specialist psychology and counselling to individuals, couples and families. Sessions on anger, depression and anxiety, marriage and relationships, parenting, and work/life balance. James Ising is a down to earth Psychologist and Counsellor with extensive professional experience working in the non-profit, Government and health sectors. Confidential specialist service.