Child Services in Yarra
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 Protection Services
Australian Childhood Foundation
We exist to protect children and restore childhood through the power of love. Children are not just at the heart of all we do; they are our passion. It’s our privilege to support children, we work to surround them in a circle of love, care, and safety. We are passionate believers in the power of love to help abused children heal and to defend and restore childhood.
Richmond
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Child First
BERRY STREET VICTORIAParenting support, information and advice to families about their child’s wellbeing.
Richmond
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General Child Services
General Education Programs
Child Wise Limited
Helping organisations whose work impacts children and young people to ensure they are child safe.
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General Advocacy Services
General Child Services
General Disability Services
Children and Young People with Disability Australia
National peak body which represents children and young people with disability and their families. Provides a link between the direct experiences of children with disability and their families to federal government and other key stakeholders. Provides systemic advocacy to achieve better outcomes f...
Collingwood
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General Child Services
Community & Neighbourhood Centres
General Community Clubs
Finbar Neighbourhood House
To contribute to the wellbeing of individuals and the community through the provision of a range of accessible and affordable programs that promote personal growth, skills development and learning.
Richmond
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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
Carer Information
Satellite Foundation
Satellite Foundation is a not-for-profit that connects and empowers children and young people who have a family member living with mental health challenges.
Melbourne
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General Child Services
General Disability Services
Starlight & Children's Foundation of Australian
Since 1988 Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families, by delivering innovative programs designed to be an integral part of the total health care of children.
Richmond
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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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General Child Services
Autism Consultancy
Provision of social skills therapy, Secret Agent Society Therapy, Cool Kids, play therapy and school readiness. Open Monday to Saturday. We provide the foundational skills for your child to succeed as they are in the world as it stands today. We empower kids with fundamental life skills to facilitate their growth. Committed, educated, passionate therapists.
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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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General Child Services
Enrich Life Therapy
Enrich Life Therapy is a Melbourne based occupational therapy mobile service that supports children and young adults. Our OT services are conducted at home, childcare, kindergarten, school, and/or via telehealth.
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Dental & Oral Health
GENERAL AND FAMILY DENTISTRY
St Vincents Dental CentreWe offer a wide range of general dental services in Fitzroy near Fitzroy North so that you and your family can maintain your natural teeth, gums and oral health for a lifetime.
Fitzroy
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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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General Child Services
General Disability Services
Allied Health
Lucy Locket OT
Lucy Locket is a mobile occupational therapy service for children in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. Lucy has a passion for supporting children and their families to meet their goals and reach their full potential through the engagement of meaningful occupations. Please direct referrals to the website: www.lucylocketot.com
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General Child Services
Community & Neighbourhood Centres
Community Service Clubs
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
General Disability Services
Aquatic Sports
Carer Information
Allied Health
Child Youth & Family Health
Noble Care Services
Noble Care Services prioritises clients' unique needs with a dedicated team of support workers, nurses, therapy assistants, and physiotherapists. Our comprehensive allied health services include daily assistance, personal care, transportation, domestic support, and community participation. Physiotherapy offerings cover functional assessments, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation and pain management.
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General Child Services
Paylos
Support work, Community support, Crisis respite, STA, SIL, Adventures & Camps, Trauma informed services, Respite services, Mentoring, Melbourne Victoria. Paylos' core belief that people can benefit from one-to-one connections with trauma-informed mentors, participating in tailored trips & programs, & making forever memories through positive, non-judgmental, genuine connections in safe spaces.
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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.