Child Services in Shellharbour
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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Play Groups & Childcare
Baptistcare NSW & ACT - Warilla North
Baptistcare NSW & ACTOur Warilla North centre is the central caring hub of the community. Respecting every person as an individual, this is a safe and welcoming place where people living with disadvantage can address key issues including social and financial exclusion, mental health challenges, drug and alcohol dependence, and housing needs.
Warilla
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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
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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Ageing Respite & Activity Centres
Seniors Clubs & Social Groups
General Animal Services
General Child Services
Disability Respite and Activity Centres
General Disability Services
Community Health & Medical
General Health Services
Home Care & Safety Services
General Recreation and Leisure
General Transport Services
Palliative Care
Call The Nurse
Call The Nurse Pty LtdRegistered NDIS Provider and Registered Nurse offering multiple services in the Illawarra and surrounding areas 0107 Assistance Personal Activities 0114 Community Nursing 0108 Assist with Travel & Transport 0125 Participation in Community, Social & Civic activities 0120 House Hold Tasks
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Child Protection Services
Dept Communities & Justice - NSW
Department of Communities and JusticeFACS and Justice are now one department providing information and support for child welfare, homelessness and housing and justice matters. Phone help is available 24/7 -Child Protection: 132 111 | Domestiv Violence: 1800 656 463 | Housing: 1800 422 322. Justice and legal advice available during business hours Justice: 02 8688 7777 | LawAccess NSW: 1300 888 529
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Grafton
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Kempsey
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Lismore
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Family Connect and Support - Tweed Heads
Social FuturesFamily Connect and Support helps children, young people and families in NSW connect to the right support at the right time.
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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 Aboriginal Services
Youth Crisis & Emergency Services
Ngadhi Family Services
We are an Aboriginal specific service, supporting vulnerable children and their families within the community.
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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.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Reachout Australia
ReachOut Parents Coaching is for any Australian parent with teenagers aged between 12–18 years, with access to a computer. If you’re worried or want to build on your relationship with your teenager, we provide a free one-on-one online coaching program. ReachOut Parents Coaching is a free service with sessions that are personalised to suit your individual needs and concerns. With coaches from
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation - Hawthorn
Sudden Infant Death Research FoundationSIDS and Kids offers support to families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child, promoting safe sleeping practices and conducting research to prevent sudden infant deaths.
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General Disability Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Disability Information & Counselling
Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc
To raise awareness of hand differences in the community and support families who have a child living with a hand difference and connecting them to other families in a similar situation and also to adults living with a hand difference.
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General Child Services
General Disability Services
The Kids Coach - National
The Kids CoachThe Kids Coach is an on-demand channel developed by an Occupational Therapist and Personal Trainer to get your child up and moving with fun, regular fitness programming in the comfort of your own home.
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Allied Health
General Self Help Services
Loss & Grief Support Services & Counselling
General Support Services & Counselling
Mental Health Services
Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Toowoomba Psychology And Counselling
Specialist psychology and counselling to individuals, couples and families. Sessions on anger, depression and anxiety, marriage and relationships, parenting, and work/life balance. James Ising is a down to earth Psychologist and Counsellor with extensive professional experience working in the non-profit, Government and health sectors. Confidential specialist service.
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General Child Services
Tutoring New South Wales
A Team TuitionNo matter where you are across Australia, A Team Tuition can help your child reach their academic goals. A Team Tuition offers one-on-one tutoring, in person or online, allowing your child to create a connection with their Academic Personal Trainer. We offer all subjects across all year levels in all state curriculums.