The Raising Children Network website has been created by a consortium that is made up of an extensive network of services, including the Government. The information is up to date and current. For further information, click here
Playgroup is for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Around 50,000 children from 40,000 families go to playgroup in all corners of Victoria at community venues such as maternal and child health centres, kindergartens, halls, community centres, primary schools and aged care facilities. For further information, click here
In the dedicated area of DEECD's website you will find valuable information and resources about your child’s development, schooling and education from birth through to 18 years of age. For further information, click here
Anaphylaxis Australia Inc is a charitable, non-profit organisation established in 1993 to support and assist those affected by anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis Australia Inc (AAI) is dedicated to assisting individuals and their carers in the management of anaphylaxis. AAI’s aim is to enable them to cope with every day life whilst minimising risk to their health and wellbeing. Anaphylaxis Australia strives to raise awareness of life threatening allergy in the community and provides science-based information, resources and services to support children and adults living with anaphylaxis. For further information, click here
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth infancy and childhood. We deliver on our vision through world class research; evidence based education and bereavement support and advocacy. For further information, click here
Early Childhood Australia is the peak early childhood advocacy organisation, acting in the interests of young children, their families and those in the early childhood field. For further information, click here
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives. ABA was founded in Melbourne, Victoria in 1964 (as the Nursing Mothers' Association), with the primary aim of giving mother-to-mother support to breastfeeding women. For further information, click here
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is the regional women’s health service for the Southern Metropolitan Region. WHISE aims to improve the health and well-being of women in the Southern Metropolitan Region within a Social Model of Health and within a feminist perspective. For further information, click here
Bunurong Health Services & DDACL was initially established by families in the local area who met in their homes to discuss the need for support for the growing Aboriginal community. The service has adapted over time to meet the changing needs of local Aboriginal people. Today, Bunurong offers a great range of services for children and families. For further information, click here
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) funds programs provided by Specialist Children's Services teams and Early Childhood Intervention agencies to support children and their families. All families need support, from preschool and child care through to specialist services to address their children's individual needs. Early Childhood Intervention Services support children with a disability or developmental delay, from birth to school entry, and their families. For further information, click here
The Springvale Community Aid & Advice Bureau provides a wide range of support for children and families from the local Greater Dandenong area. For further information, click here
The South East Migrant Resource Centre (SEMRC) provides settlement services to new arrivals within 5 years of settlement in Australia. This service includes one to one case work, information sessions on various topics, building capacity for new and emerging communities, groups for men and women, recreation activities, community development projects, assisting mainstream agencies to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, service development, planning and other related activities. For further information, click here
The Frankston Family Relationship Centre aims to strengthen family relationships and provide support where separation occurs and new relationships form. Assistance is available for families at all stages of their relationship cycles, to achieve and maintain positive relationships whether the family resides together or not. For further information, click here
The Family Assistance Office has been set up by the Australian Government to give Australian families better access to government services. Instead of going to different agencies to get family assistance, families are able to get all their payments from just one place - the Family Assistance Office. For further information, click here
AMES is the largest provider of English language and Settlement services in Victoria, in addition to being a major supplier of specialist employment and training services in Melbourne.
For further information, click here
Greater Dandenong Community Health Service collaborates with individuals, communities and organisations to enhance the health independence and wellbeing of the diverse and most vulnerable community members with a particular focus on ensuring access for those with or at risk of poorest health status and those most in need. For further information, click here 
The Centre provides practical support, education and advice to help parents develop skills to confidently manage the challenges of early parenthood. It may be a concern about a baby’s wakeful days and nights, problems with breast feeding, a toddler refusing to eat, behaviour difficulties, how parents may feel about themselves or others, the possible development of postnatal depression or concerns about how to properly care for a child. For further information, click here
The Noah's Ark Specialist Equipment Program (SET) provides equipment for loan to child care services, building on their capacity to include children with high physical support needs. For further information, click here
Hanover is a leading agency that provides a wide range of services to people experiencing homelessness or housing crisis. It is totally independent having no structural links with churches, institutions or governments and was established in 1964. For further information, click here
Centrelink provides support and services to a wide range of customers to assist them through times of major change. For further information, click here
Visit Eastern Health for further information and resources on cue cards for children - in many different languages. Click here 
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