Web Links for Children's Services

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Or, search all these sites for a specific term or phrase (example: "long day care"):

ACCREDITATION

NSW Department of Community Services
Children's Services Regulation 2004 and amendments.
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STANDARD/PC_100971.htmInternet

National Childcare Accreditation Council
NCAC implements and administers the Quality Improvement and Accreditation System (QIAS) for long day care centres and Family Day Care Quality Assurance (FDCQA) for family day care schemes.
http://www.ncac.gov.au/

BULLYING

Anti-Bullying Network
Ideas shared between teachers, parents and young people about how to tackle bullying. Links and newsletter.
http://www.antibullying.net/

Bully Busters
Long term bully management strategies for teachers, parents and children. Comprises a program for schools, information for parents, and help for kids.
http://www.insideouted.com.au/

Bullying in Schools
Information to help people understand more about bullying in schools and how it can be stopped.
http://www.education.unisa.edu.au/bullying/

Bullying No Way
Australian school communities resources.
http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/resources/default.shtml

Bullying Online
Help and advice for parents and children who are having a hard time at school, including information on how to stay safe.
http://www.bullying.co.uk/

CHILD CARE EDUCATION

ABA - Families Guide to the Internet
The smart and safe way to use the internet, email and chat rooms.
http://www.cybersmartkids.com.au/

Australian Curriculum Studies Association
National voice on curriculum matters, research, resources, tutorials, issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.
http://www.acsa.edu.au/

Children's Literature Resources
Australian and overseas sites prepared by James Cook University.
http://www.library.jcu.edu.au/Educ/lit.html

Early Childhood Australia
This site covers most issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/home/

Early Childhood Care and Development
Programming, research, policy-advocacy, monitoring and evaluation in the developing
world for young children at risk.
http://www.ecdgroup.com/

Early Childhood Connections
Up to date resources for professionals and parents on the early childhood years.
http://www.rch.org.au/ecconnections/pro/index.cfm?doc_id=1631

Early Childhood Development and Education
Internet sites divided into Australian and Overseas and compiled by James Cook University.
http://www.library.jcu.edu.au/Educ/ece.html

Early Childhood Research and Practice Journal
Full text articles on development, care and education of young children.
http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/index.html

Live and Learn
Resources for teachers, parents and daycare providers
http://www.liveandlearn.com/learn.html

National Association for Education of Young Children 
American site promoting excellence in early childhood education.
http://www.naeyc.org/

NSW Department of Community Services
NSW curriculum framework for children's services. The practice of relationships a
foundation out of which come the daily experiences of children, their families and the
professionals who work with them.
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docswr/_assets/main/documents/childcare_framework.pdf

UNESCO Early Childhood and Family Education
Publications, regional directories, case studies, statistics, advocacy, policy development.
http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=2573&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Zero to Three (National Centre for Infants)
Parenting articles, tips, culture and development, studies, FAQs, downloadable documents.
http://www.zerotothree.org/

CHILD CARE GENERAL

Children's Services New South Wales
This web site is about all those services which support children's services in NSW.
http://www.csnsw.org.au/

Community Child Care Co-Operative
A peak children’s services organisation in NSW. Under the "Publications" tab access to some articles in" Rattler" and "Broadside". Uner the "Resources" tab there is a lot of relevant information.
http://www.ccccnsw.org.au/index.php

Community Connections Solutions Australia
CCSA is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based organisation that supports the management of high-quality early childhood services and other community organisations. .
http://www.ccsa.org.au/

Lady Gowrie Child Centre, Sydney
Advisory, referral and corporate services, programs, community outreach, resources database.
http://www.gowrie-sydney.com.au/

LHMU Child Care
Union sponsored centre for debating current professional and industrial child care issues.
http://lhmu.org.au/childcare/

NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS)
Role, discussion papers, child protection, programs, publications, projects, parenting page.
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/index_a.htm

Network of Community Activities
Information to support thouse working in "Out of School" and "Vocation Care settings.
http://www.netoosh.org.au/index.htm

UNICEF
Full text of the "Convention on the Rights of the Child" of which Australia is a signatory.
http://www.unicef.org/crc/

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

ABC of ECD - Early Child Development
World Bank sponsored source to promote healthy growth and integral development of young children, links. Child needs assessment kit.
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTEDUCATION/EXTECD/0,,menu
PK:344945~pagePK:149018~piPK:149093~theSitePK:344939,00.html

Child Development Institute
Child development and parenting information.
http://www.cdipage.com/

Health Insite
Child development links.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Ct hild_Developmen

KidsHealth - Growth and Development
Growing up, communication, eating, growth, learning, play, health, movement, senses, sleep.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/index.html

Parenting and Child Health
Growth and development covering all stages of children's development from
birth through to adolescence.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicCategories.aspx?p=122 .

Principles of Child Development
United Nations developed summary. Principles, rights, programming strategies.
http://www.ecdgroup.com/principles_child_development.asp

CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORIES

Bandura:

Albert Bandura
Biography and explanation of theories and therapy, discussion, readings.
http://www.ship.edu/%7Ecgboeree/bandura.html

Albert Bandura
Social learning theory.
http://www.learning-theories.com/social-learning-theory-bandura.html

Albert Bandura
Social cognative theory.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_cognitive_theory <

Social Learning Theory of Albert Bandura
http://tip.psychology.org/bandura.html

Erikson:

Erik Erikson and Psychosocial Development
Short summary.
http://azaz.essortment.com/psychosocialdev_rijk.htm

Erik Erikson Personality Theories
Biography, theory, table of developmental psychological tasks with explanation and
discussion, suggested readings.
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/erikson.html

Erik Erikson's Socioemotional Development
http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/affsys/erikson.html

Wikipedia
Erik Erikson entry. .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Erikson

Freud:

Sigmund Freud
Biography and lengthy intorduction to the theories. References.
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/freud.html

Sigmund Freud
Freud's theory of development.
http://childstudy.net/FREUD.php

Sigmund Freud People and Discoveries
Brief biography.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bhfreu.html

Wikipedia
Sigmund Freud entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigmund_Freud

Froebel:

Friedrich Froebel and Informal Education
Summary, list of key texts and link to Froebel page.
http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-froeb.htm

Friedrich Froebel and the Froebel Movement
Information about Froebel and the movement that sprang up in order to implement his proposals regarding the education of young children
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/staff/Kevin%20j.brehony/web/

Froebel Kindergarten
A working Froebel Education Centre: description, curriculum, teacher training, principles and description of the impact on Canadian education.
http://www.froebel.com/

Froebel Kindergarten Philosophy
Brief biography and explanation of learning through play.
http://www.froebelfoundation.org/philosophy.html

Froebel Web
An online resource covering other key websites about Froebel.
http://members.tripod.com/~FroebelWeb/weblinks.html

Kohlberg:

Kohlberg Stages Explained and Illustrated
Stages of moral reasoning briefly explained.
http://www.vtaide.com/png/Kohlberg.htm

Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
Brief summary.

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development and Education
http://tigger.uic.edu/%7Elnucci/MoralEd/overview.html#kohlberg

Wikipedia
Kohlberg's stages of moral development .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohlberg's_stages_of_moral_development

Maslow:

Abraham Maslow
Discussion papers on the theories. Links.
http://pandc.ca/?cat=abraham_maslow&page=maslow

Abraham Maslow: People and Discoveries
Short biography.
http://www.politicalscience.utoledo.edu/faculty/davis/maslow.htm

Abraham Maslow Personality Theories
Biography and clear introduction to theories.
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/maslow.html

Wikipedia
Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs

Montessori:

American Montessori Consulting Resources
Lesson planning, preschoolers, older children, homeschooling, links, publications.
http://www.amonco.org/

Maria Montessori
Biography
http://www.webster.edu/%7Ewoolflm/montessori2.html

Montessori Education - Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Articles on the Montessori philosophy, links, training, publications.
http://www.montessori-ami.org/

Montessori Foundation
Provides clear, simple answers to the questions that parents and educators ask
about the Montessori approach.
http://www.montessori.org/

Montessori Philosophy and Practice
E-books 'Joyful Child' and 'Child of the World'. Links.
http://www.michaelolaf.net/

Piaget:

Jean Piaget
Biography and theories.
http://www.indiana.edu/%7Eintell/piaget.shtml

Jean Piaget - Personality Theories
Biography, clear explanation of theories.
http://www.ship.edu/%7Ecgboeree/piaget.html

Jean Piaget Society
Biography, news, suggested readings for students, numerous web links.
http://www.piaget.org/index.html

Piaget Intellectual Development
Stages, how children learn, implications for education and instructional technology, references
http://www.english.sk.com.br/sk-piage.html .

Wikipedia
Jean Piaget entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Piaget

Reggio Emilia:

Internet Resources on Reggio Emilia
Web sites, articles and other links.
http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/poptopics/reggio.html

Reggio Emilia
An innovative approach to early childhood education.
http://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/c/ResourcesUK/Articles/educators/ReggioEmilia.htm

Sesame Workshop - Reggio Emilia
Explanation of ideas used, designed for parents. Links for school, special needs and thinking.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/advice/article.php?contentId=63940

Wikipedia
Reggio Emilia approach.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggio_Emilia_approach

Skinner:

B.F.Skinner
http://ww2.lafayette.edu/%7Eallanr/autobio.html

B. F. Skinner
Summary of the psychologist's life and his theories.
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/skinner.html

B. F. Skinner Foundation
http://www.bfskinner.org/

Educational Theory of B.F.Skinner
http://www.newfoundations.com/GALLERY/Skinner.html

Steiner:

Rudolf Steiner
Waldorf education, Wikipedia entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldorf_Education

Rudolf Steiner College
Uses the basis that a human being composed of body, soul and spirit. Waldorf
Education, programs, bookstore.
http://www.steinercollege.org/rs.html

Rudolf Steiner - A Short Biography
A scientific, literary and philosophical scholar. Links.
http://www.rsarchive.org/rsblurb.php

Rudolf Steiner's Principles of Education
http://www.rsarchive.org/rsblurb.php

Vygotsky:

Best Practices in Education
Lev Vygotsky page.
http://web.archive.org/web/20010802101038/www.bestpraceduc.org/people/LevVygotsky.html

General Overview of Vygotsky
Click on picture. Biography, further reading, links, references, activities, discussions.
http://www.igs.net/~cmorris/vygotsky-files.html

Lev Vygotsky Archive.
http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/

Vygotsky Social Development Theory .
http://tip.psychology.org/vygotsky.html

CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY

AAFP Patient Information Search Results
Family doctor health guide with signs and symptoms, clear diagrams for self care.
http://familydoctor.org/?op=search&query=Children

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Easily navigated, searchable site, publications, FAQs, short summaries with links.
http://www.aihw.gov.au/childyouth/index.cfm

Centre for Health Promotion
Promoting childrens health in the community, fact sheets, checklists, etc.
http://www.chdf.org.au/

Child Health - HealthInsite Australia
Australian childhood health issues, development, diet, links, contacts grouped by topics.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/content/internal/page.cfm?ObjID=000DDE93-029E-1D2D-81CF83032BFA006D

Child Health NSW Government
List of sites dealing with children's health.
http://www.nsw.gov.au/search.asp?KW=child%2Bhealth

Child Safety
Topics on child safety, especially those under 5 years of age.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=305&id=1725

Children with Special Needs
VICNET list of links.
http://www.vicnet.net.au/family/famspecial/

Children's Infectious Diseases
NSW Department of Health information
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/publication_pdfs/5980/DOH-5980-ENG.pdf/

Communicable Diseases - Exclusion Periods
Guide to exclusion periods for infections with explanatory notes.
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/fullhtml/excluson.htm

Kid's Health
Information and fact sheets from the Children's Hospital, Westmead.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/kidshealth/

Kidsafe NSW
Child safety information and resources.
http://www.kidsafensw.org/index.htm

National Resource Centre for Health and Safety in Child Care
Network for child care and safety issues (US)
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/

CHILD PROTECTION

AIHW Publication
Child protection Australia 2005-06.
http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10383

AIHW Publication on Child Abuse and Neglect
1995-96 study, statistics, notification processes, investigations, health and welfare links.
http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/welfare/cana95-6/index.html

DoCs - Protecting Children
Legislation, guidelines, what is child abuse, reporting procedures, etc.
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STANDARD/PC_100999.htm

Kids Help Line - Child Abuse & Neglect
Online or real-time web counselling, newsletters, reports, statistics, local links, bullying, parentline, peer skills.
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/home_KHL.aspx?s=6

NAPCAN
Site devoted to the prevention, abuse and neglect of children. Useful links prevention tools and tips for parents.
http://www.napcan.org.au/

National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Searchable. Services, links, articles, programs, help lines, counselling, police checks, internet safety.
http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/nch_menu.html

NSW Commission for Children and Young People
Resources and publications.
http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/

Parliamentary Library E-Brief
Who's Looking after the Kids? An Overview of Child Abuse and Child Protection in Australia
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/SP/Child_Abuse.htm

CHILDREN'S CRAFT/PROVISIONS

ABC Children's TV
TV shows, links, videos, ABC TV schedules, related sites, kids clubs and chat rooms.
http://www.abc.net.au/children/

Activity Idea Place
Activity ideas for Early Childhood Education, articles and other information.
http://www.123child.com/act/

Aussie Educator
Teaching resources - early learning. list of sites.
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/aussieed/resources_earlylearning.htm

The Chalkboard
Activities, ideas and resources for preschool and kindergarten.
http://www.kidschalkboard.com/

Children's Storybooks Online
Books to read online, riddles, mazes, search facility, maths games, teacher resources.
http://www.magickeys.com/books/index.html

Early Childhood Sites
Links with descriptions of what to expect at each site.
http://users.stargate.net/%7Ecokids/EC_Sites.html

Gayle's Preschool Rainbow
Preschool education activities and early childhood education lessons.
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/

Idea Box - Early Childhood Activities
Ideas, activities, games, music and songs, recipes, crafts.
http://www.theideabox.com/

KinderCrafts - Enchanted Learning Software
Very rich site. Colourful, alphabetic list of crafts with highly detailed instructions. Extensive links by subject and a section organised by material.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/

Live & Learn - Age Appropriate Activities
What to expect at a given age, opportunities needed and what to do. Online games and activities, links.
http://www.liveandlearn.com/learn.html

PARENTING

Child and Youth Health
South Australian Government health unit. Provides health and parenting information based on the latest research and best practice.
http://www.cyh.sa.gov.au/Default.aspx?p=1

Commonwealth Government Childcare
Information about government initiatives and help with child care costs.
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood/default2.htm

Family Assistance Office (Commonwealth)
Instead of going to different agencies to get family assistance, families are able to get all their payments from just one place
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/

Essential Baby
Information for pregnant women and mothers. Also access to discussion groups.
http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/

Natural Child Project
Articles by topic and author, related resources.
http://www.naturalchild.com/

Parentbytes
Australian site with parenting tips.
http://www.parentbytes.com/

Parenting and the Family
Links with detailed descriptions of content, developmental assessment links.
http://classweb.gmu.edu/awinsler/ordp/parent.html

Parenting Research Centre
Publications, reports and other downloadable resources.
http://www.parentingrc.org.au/vp/publications/overview.php

Positive Parenting
Tips articles, links for parents and teachers, newsletter, bookstore.
http://www.positiveparenting.com/

Raising Children Network
National parenting information website.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/

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