Early Foundation Childcare
Parent Resources
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Helpful links, guides and tools for your child’s learning journey.
At Early Foundation Childcare, we believe confident, well-informed families help children thrive.
This page brings together trusted Australian early-years resources to support you at every stage, from health and development to parenting and school readiness.
Raising Children Network (Government-Supported Parenting Resource)
Australia’s most comprehensive evidence-based parenting website, covering:
• Child development (babies → teens)
• Behaviour guidance
• Sleep routines
• Nutrition
• Special needs support
• Mental health & wellbeing
• Family life and parenting strategies
Visit Website: https://raisingchildren.net.au/
Best Start, Best Life (VIC Government Early Childhood Initiative)
Stay up to date with Victoria’s early learning reforms, including:
• 3-Year-Old Kindergarten
• 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
• Subsidies & government support
• Early learning programs
• Transition to school
Visit Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/best-start-best-life-reforms
Child Development & Health Resources
A curated list of reliable parent-focused sites:
HealthDirect (Trusted Australian health advice)
Symptoms, childhood health info, nurses available 24/7.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
KidsMatter / Be You (Mental health for children & families)
Boost resilience, wellbeing and emotional development.
https://beyou.edu.au/
Starting Blocks (ACECQA family education)
Helps families understand quality childcare, CCS info, and choosing services.
https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/
School Readiness Tools (Pre-Kinder & Kinder Families)
Vic Government – Starting School Guide
Practical steps for preparing your child emotionally, socially and academically.
https://www.vic.gov.au/starting-school
Parenting Help Lines
• Maternal & Child Health Line (24/7 VIC) – 13 22 29
• Parentline – 13 22 89
