Child Services in Colac Otway
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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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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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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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
General Child Services
General Community Clubs
Disability Information & Counselling
General Education Programs
Special Education Programs
Drug & Alcohol Services
Mental Health Services
General Support Services & Counselling
General Legal Assistance & Information
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Youth Information & Counselling
Community Information & Referral Services
Child Youth & Family Health
Specialist Homelessness Services
Meli
Barwon Child, Youth And FamilyTo provide, deliver and develop services, where the need exists, that advance the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and their families
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General Child Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Community Transport
General Volunteering Services
Carer Information
Mpower Inc
To be a leader in quality aged and disability services enabling people to have meaningful connections to their communities
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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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Community Information & Referral Services
Disability Information & Counselling
General Disability Services
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 Victoria
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.
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Drug & Alcohol Services
Mental Health Services
General Youth Services
Adult Health Services
Ageing Health Services
Child Youth & Family Health
Colac Community Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service
Barwon Health24 hour psychiatric crisis assessment and treatment. AH crisis service will see all ages. Adult Service (26-65 years) provides assessment, treatment and support for those with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Screening and assessment for people with problematic substance use.. Aged...
Colac
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General Support Services & Counselling
Somatic Psychotherapies
I offer Clinical Supervision, Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Individuals (including Children/Youth), Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via Telehealth (Videolink or Phone) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
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Mental Health Services
Vivid Art for Wellbeing
Tailored art therapy services with a wellbeing focus for individuals, groups and corporate events. Offering individual sessions, group classes/workshops and corporate wellbeing events. Based in Apollo Bay, face-2-face and online options available. Masters qualified, NDIS registered and hold Working With Children card.
Apollo Bay
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General Education Programs
A Team Tuition - HEAD OFFICE
A Team TuitionA 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.
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Allied Health
Active Nutrition
'Offering Telehealth Only' Dietitian/Nutritionist private practice providing telehealth (video and telephone) support, information and motivation in the areas of health and nutrition. Rebates available from Medicare and Private Health.
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General Education Programs
Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Program
TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIESHave you experienced problems with anger & rage that has caused harm to yourself and those you love? Anger is a normal human emotion when we feel we are being threatened, or those we love. If you prefer to do the 24/7 ONLINE course, click on the green button on website. If we don’t deal with what causes us to get angry, then it turns into rage. Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Program