Useful Web-Links

WA-Based Sites

ARACY - www.aracy.org.au  
The Australia Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is a national non-profit organisation working to create better futures for all Australia's children and young people.

Children's Services Support Unit WA - www.cssu.org.au  
CSSU has many years of experience supporting local communities in managing sustainable and quality childcare. This experience allows us to offer support in a range of areas, including Governance, Community Development, Financial Management, and Human Resources Management.

Sneeze Safe - www.sneezesafe.com.au
Sneezesafe is a respiratory hygiene educational program designed to teach children about coughs, colds and flu in the classroom and at home in order  to encourage good hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of viruses.

Department for Communities - www.communities.wa.gov.au
The Department for Communities assists government and communities to work together to help all Western Australians, especially those with special needs.

Department of Health - www.health.wa.gov.au  
This State Government department's site provides links and information on topics such as Child/family health; child health centres and dental health for children, among various other useful health-related services and advice.

Disability WA - www.disability.wa.gov.au  
Formerly known as the Disability Services Commission, Disability WA aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.

Kidsafe WA - www.kidsafewa.org.au
On this website you will find information about current news and events, fact sheets, resources and program information to help you keep kids safe. Kidsafe WA is the lead non-government, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries. Enjoy your visit!

Gowrie Western Australia - www.gowrie-wa.org.au
Gowrie WA was established in 1940 as a demonstration model for excellence in childcare integrated with effective community development and has grown to offer a range of services for children, families & communities.

Lotterywest - www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au
Lotterywest is the official state lottery for Western Australia, responsible for selling lotteries games and distributing the profits for the benefit of the Western Australian community. Lotterywest supports CHILD Australia by providing funding for various projects.

Ngala - www.ngala.com.au
Ngala has been providing help for parents and their children for more than 100 years. Ngala offers support and advice to confidently manage the challenges of early parenting.

Noah's Ark - www.natl.org.au
Noah's Ark provides essential support services to agencies and parents working with children and young adults with disabilities. The Noah's Ark Toy Library was established in Perth in 1975 and is funded through the Western Australian Disability Services Commission and various grants.

People with Disabilities WA - www.pwdwa.org
PWdWA (People With Disabilities Western Australia) is the peak disability consumer organisation representing the rights, needs and equity of all Western Australians with physical, intellectual, psychiatric or sensory disability via individual and systemic advocacy. This site has information about various forms of advocacy and the organisation's newsletter.

Playgroup WA - www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/wa  
A playgroup is a group of parents, carers and their young children who meet together regularly for interaction and fun. Playgroups are for children from birth to school age and usually each one meets on the same day every week and lasts for about two hours. Playgroups are run by the members themselves and meet in a variety of venues depending on the needs of the group and the availability of suitable premises.

PSCWA - www.pscwa.org.au
CHILD Australia’s Professional Support Coordinator in Western Australia (PSC WA) responds to current and emerging professional development and support needs in the early childhood education and care sector and coordinates ongoing professional development to support the professional learning of Inclusion Support Agencies (including Inclusion Support Facilitators) and the Indigenous Professional Support Unit.

PSCNT - www.pscnt.org.au
The above website is for CHILD Australia’s Professional Support Coordinator in the Northern Territory (PSC NT).

SPEECH WA - www.speechwa.org.au  
SPEECH WA is an association of parents, professionals and other interested persons who work together for the benefit of children with language disorders in Western Australia.

Speech and Hearing Centre for Deaf Children - www.tsh.org.au
The Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre was established by parents in 1967 and is a non-profit organisation focused on helping speech delayed and hearing-impaired children learn to listen and speak.

State Child Development Centre - www.pmh.health.wa.gov.au/services/scdc
The SCDC offers quality professional care for children with developmental concerns and their families. Information on child health is developed and produced by representatives from Princess Margaret Hospital, the State Child Development Centre and other branches of the Health Department of Western Australia, for parents of children 0–5 years.

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research - www.ichr.uwa.edu.au
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is dedicated to the prevention of childhood diseases and disability.

The Gifted and Talented Children's Association of WA - www.gatcawa.org
GATCA was established in 1978. As the State Association it serves gifted children, their parents, their teachers and a range of others who work in the field of gifted education. GATCA is about recognising, and providing for, the special needs of gifted children.

The Kalparrin Centre - www.kalparrin.org.au
The centre is for families of children with special needs. Volunteers are integral to the staffing of the Centre, providing the parent to parent contact which is a unique feature of Kalparrin amongst support agencies.

Uniting Care West - www.unitingcarewest.org.au
Uniting Care West is a community service agency of the Uniting Church committed to achieving justice, hope and opportunity for all, and works to support and empower in particular those most in need in the WA community.

Volunteering Western Australia - www.volunteeringwa.org.au
Volunteering Western Australia is the peak body in Western Australia for volunteering. It provides a voice to Government and also to the national body Volunteering Australia.

Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) - www.wacoss.org.au
The Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) Inc. is an independent non-government organisation representing a wide range of interests in the fields of social welfare, health, housing and community services.

Western Australian Government – www.wa.gov.au
The main portal to the Western Australian government.

Yorganop Association Incorporated - www.yorganop.org.au  
Yorganop Association Incorporated is funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to provide professional development and support to eligible Indigenous Children’s Services in Western Australia. The support is provided through the Yorganop Indigenous Professional Support Unit (YIPSU WA). 

Yorganop IPSU WA - www.ipsuwa.org.au
Yorganop IPSU WA, is funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) as a part of the Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP). 

YIPSU WA assists DEEWR funded, Budget Based, Indigenous Child Care Services throughout Western Australia to provide experiences for children that help them grow strong and healthy in their families, their communities and their culture.

YIPSU WA supports: Child Care Centres; Playgroups; Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Services (MACS); Out of School Hours Care, Nutrition Programs and Mobile Playgroups.

 

Contact Us

CHILD Australia
5 Carson Road, MALAGA WA 6090
PO Box 2562, MALAGA WA 6944
Phone: +61 08 9249 4333
Facsimile: + 61 08 9249 4366
Email: admin@childaustralia.org.au


Link here to Professional Support Coordinator Contacts


Link here to Inclusion Support Agency Contacts