Service NSW have an online finder that can help you search for local:
• Before and After School Care Providers
• Vacation Care Providers
• Early Childhood Education and Care Providers
The Finder Tool gives you information including opening hours, contact details, overall national quality standard rating, and quality area rating.
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Service NSW: Finder for Before and After School Care Providers, Vacation Care, and Early Childhood Education and Care
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Public Schools in the ACT
This ACT Government has information on public schools including finding a public school, enrolling in a public school, and starting school
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Start Strong Program
The “Start Strong” program reduces preschool fees, making 600 hours of early childhood education more affordable for all families.
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NSW Public School Finder
The NSW Department of Education provides a range of specialist support classes in regular and special schools. This NSW Government website can help you find a local school
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Raising Children Network – Planning and preparing children for respite care
This raisingchildren.net.au page offers tips on planning and preparing for respite care for parents and carers of children with disability, autism or other additional needs.
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Raising Children
This article provides advice on how to support siblings of children with disabilities.
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Raising Children Network – Relationships and feelings for families with disability and autism
raisingchildren.net.au offers a range of resources to help parents and carers of children with disability, autism or other additional needs around their relationships, feelings and stress management.
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Raising Children Network – Resources for parents and carers: looking after yourself
raisingchildren.net.au has a wide range of resources to help parents and carers to look after their mental health and wellbeing.
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THIS WAY UP
THIS WAY UP is an online platform offering evidence-based, self-paced mental health programs designed to help you learn effective ways to manage various mental health conditions. It’s a joint initiative of St Vincent’s Hospital and the University of New South Wales. Some programs are immediately free to access, while others cost $59 AUD. However, all programs can be accessed for free if prescribed by your healthcare professional (GP, psychologist, or other mental health professional).




