On this page you will find websites and telephone contacts where you can get support or find out more information about the topics in many of our Parent Tip Sheets. You can select a tip sheet from the drop down list, or scroll down to view the entire range of additional contact information.
Tip Sheet 4 - Living with toddlers
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Poisons Information Centre T: 131 126
Water Safety Branch
T: 1300 301 059
www.watersafety.nt.gov.au
Tip Sheet 5 - Single parenting
Centrelink
T: 136 150
www.centrelink.gov.au
Tip Sheet 6 - Grief and loss
SIDS and Kids NT - 24 hour bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: 0448 849 234
www.sidsandkids.org
EASA Counselling
T: 1800 193 123
www.easa.org.au
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Tip Sheet 7 - Television
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - for information about regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radio and television
http://www.acma.gov.au
Classifications website (formerly Office of Film and Literature Classification) www.classification.gov.au
Young Media Australia (YMA) Helpline - for support and information about the impact of media on children
T: 1800 700 357
www.youngmedia.org.au
Tip Sheet 8 - Second baby
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 10 - Toilet training
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 12 - Grandparenting
Carers NT - for information and support for grandparents as carers.
T: (08) 8944 4888 1800 242 636
www.carersnt.asn.au
Tip Sheet 13 - Teenage parties
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) - 24hr counselling and support for alcohol and other drug problems
T: 1800 131 350
Australian Drug foundation
www.adf.org.au
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
NT Licensing Commission
http://www.dob.nt.gov.au/gambling-licensing/licensing-commission/Pages/default.aspx
Police
T 131 444 or Emergency 000
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Party Smart registration form
http://www.nt.gov.au/pfes/documents/File/police/safety/public/Party_Smart_Registration_Form.doc
Poisons Information Centre
T: 131 126
Tip Sheet 15 - Teenagers, drugs and alcohol
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
24hr counselling and support for alcohol and other drug problems
T: 1800 131 350
Poisons Information Centre
T: 131 126
Quitline
www.quitnow.info.au
T: 13 QUIT (13 7848)
Australian Drug foundation
www.adf.org.au
CounsellingOnline - 24hr alcohol and drug counselling
www.counsellingonline.org.au
1800 888 236
Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services - treatment and intervention services for individuals and families experiencing problems associated with substance misuse
Withdrawal Services: (08) 8948 0087
Alcohol and Other Drug Services RDH: (08) 8922 8399
Central Australia (ADSCA): (08) 8951 7580
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
National Drugs Campaign
www.drugs.health.gov.au
Police
T 131 444 or Emergency 000
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Tip Sheet 16 - Runaways
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Police
T: 131 444 or Emergency 000
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Tip Sheet 17 - Abuse to parents
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Police T 131 444 or Emergency 000
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Information about domestic and family violence - Northern Territory Government
www.stopfamilyviolence.nt.gov.au
Stop the Hurting, Start the Healing - key resources and a list of specialist services to assist people who use violence and abusive behaviours within their family relationships
www.stopthehurting.nt.gov.au
Website on violence to parents and parent abuse
www.eddiegallagher.id.au
Tip Sheet 18 - Coping skills (resilience)
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 19 - Thinking of divorce?
Child Support Agency
T: 131 272
www.csa.gov.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Family Court of Australia
www.familylawcourts.gov.au
Family Relationships Centre - information and support about family relationship issues ranging from building better relationships to family dispute resolution
www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
T: 1800 050 321
NT Legal Aid Commission
T: 1800 019 343
www.ntlac.nt.gov.au
Relationships Australia - relationship support for individuals, couples and families
T: 1300 364 277
www.relationships.com.au
Tip Sheet 20 - Family break-up
Child Support Agency
T: 131 272
www.csa.gov.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Family Court of Australia
www.familylawcourts.gov.au
Family Relationships Centre - information and support about family relationship issues ranging from building better relationships to family dispute resolution
www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
T: 1800 050 321
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
NT Legal Aid Commission
T: 1800 019 343
www.ntlac.nt.gov.au
Relationships Australia - relationship support for individuals, couples and families
T: 1300 364 277
www.relationships.com.au
Tip Sheet 21 - Feeding toddlers
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Go for 2 and 5 - healthy eating for families
www.gofor2and5.com.au
Tip Sheet 22 - Bedwetting
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Children's Development Team
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
National Continence Helpline
T: 1800 330 066
www.continence.org.au
Tip Sheet 24 - Pets
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Asthma Foundation NT
T: 1800 645 130
www.asthmafoundation.org.au/Northern_Territory.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Petcare information
www.petcare.com.au
Tip Sheet 25 - Tantrums
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 27 - Sibling Rivalry
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 29 - Bullying
Child and Adolescent Psychological and Education Resources (CAPER) - information on stress and bullying
www.caper.com.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Bullying No Way! - a website for teachers, parents and students
www.bullyingnoway.com.au
Stop Bullying - for community members, parents and young people, with activities for children
http://www.teachingdegree.org/2012/11/30/cyberbullying-prevention-guide/
Tip Sheet 30 - Children's mental health
Beyond Blue - information and referral for depression and anxiety related matters
T: 1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Headroom - information on mental health by young people for young people.
www.headroom.net.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
Tip Sheet 31 - Children biting
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 32 - Home alone
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 33 - Learning to talk
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 34 - Sleep (Children 0 - 6 years)
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - information on product safety
www.accc.gov.au
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311 www.sidsandkids.org
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
Tip Sheet 35 - Stuttering
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Australian Stuttering Research Centre (includes Lidcombe Program information)
http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/asrc
Children's Development Team
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Stuttering Unit, Bankstown Health Service
www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/bankstown/stuttering
iStutter - information for children, parents, friends, teachers and adults who stutter
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/?a=234151
Preschool Stuttering
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/communication-clinic/clinical-programs/paediatric-fluency/pre-school-children
Tip Sheet 37 - Discipline (teens)
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 38 - Living with teens
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - information about internet security and safety
http://www.acma.gov.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Young Media Australia - up-to-date information about media and children
www.youngmedia.org.au
Tip Sheet 39 - Teenage parents
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
www.vet.nt.gov.au
T: 1300 137 130
Tip Sheet 42 - Peer pressure
Child and Adolescent Psychological and Education Resources (CAPER) - information on stress and bullying
www.caper.com.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 43 - Stepfamilies
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Mensline - 24/7 support, information and referral for men with family and relationship concerns.
www.menslineaus.org.au
T: 1300 789 978
Tip Sheet 44 - Nightmares and other sleep disturbances
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Young Media Australia - up-to-date information about media, children and the effects of media violence
www.youngmedia.org.au
Tip Sheet 46 - Safety for children 0-4 years
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Product Safety website
www.productsafety.gov.au
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Water Safety NT - information and support on water safety and pool fencing
T: 1300 301 059.
www.watersafety.nt.gov.au
Tip Sheet 47 - Protect your child from paedophiles
Child Abuse Hotline - to report concerns about child abuse or neglect
T: 1800 700 250
Child Abuse Prevention services - information, referral and support for people affected by child abuse, concerned about the welfare of a child, or needing family or parenting support.
Free call - 1800 688 009
www.childabuseprevention.com.au
Police
T 131 444 or Emergency 000
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Sexual Assault Services
Darwin Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC): 8922 6472
Ruby Gaea (Darwin): 8945 0155
Alice Springs SARC: 8955 4500
Katherine SARC: 8973 8524
CatholicCare Katherine: 8971 0777
Tennant Creek SARC: 8962 4100
Tip Sheet 48 - Starting school
Northern Territory Catholic Education Office
http://www.ceont.catholic.edu.au/
Northern Territory Department of Education and Training
www.det.nt.gov.au
Independent Schools Association of the Northern Territory
www.aisnt.asn.au/
Tip Sheet 49 - About babies
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 50 - Living with babies
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
www.sidsandkids.org
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 52 - More than reading or writing
Northern Territory Department of Education and Training
www.det.nt.gov.au
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Tip Sheet 53 - Habits
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Quitline
www.quit.org.au
T: 13 78 48
Tip Sheet 54 - Children's sexual behaviour
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Child Abuse Hotline - to report concerns about child abuse or neglect
T: 1800 700 250
Child Abuse Prevention services - information, referral and support for people affected by child abuse, concerned about the welfare of a child, or needing family or parenting support.
Free call - 1800 688 009
www.childabuseprevention.com.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Sexual Assault Services
Darwin Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC): 8922 6472
Ruby Gaea (Darwin): 8945 0155
Alice Springs SARC: 8955 4500
Katherine SARC: 8973 8524
CatholicCare Katherine: 8971 0777
Tennant Creek SARC: 8962 4100
Tip Sheet 55 - Attention deficit disorder (ADD also ADHD)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
LADS (Learning and Attention Disorders Society)
www.ladswa.com.au
T: (08) 9346 7544
Tip Sheet 56 - Optimism
Beyond Blue - information and referral for depression and anxiety related matters
T: 1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Tip Sheet 57 - Why stories are important
Northern Territory Department of Education and Training
www.det.nt.gov.au
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library (Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Tip Sheet 59 - Developmental delay
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
LADS (Learning and Attention Disorders Society)
www.ladswa.com.au
T: (08) 9346 7544
Office of Disability - for information and referral
T: 1800 139 656
Tip Sheet 60 - Children with a disability
Association for Children with a Disability - information and support for families
www.acd.org.au/siblings/index.htm
Autism NT
www.autismnt.com.au
T: (08) 8948 4424
Carers NT - support, counselling, advice and advocacy for unpaid carers
www.carersaustralia.com.au
T: 1800 242 636
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
LADS (Learning and Attention Disorders Society)
www.ladswa.com.au
T: (08) 9346 7544
Office of Disability - for information and referral
T: 1800 139 656
Siblings Australia (siblings of children with special needs)
www.siblingsaustralia.org.au
Tip Sheet 61 - Disability - Brothers and sisters
Association for Children with a Disability - information and support for siblings
www.acd.org.au/siblings/index.htm
Autism NT
www.autismnt.com.au
T: (08) 8948 4424
Carers NT - support, counselling, advice and advocacy for unpaid carers
www.carersaustralia.com.au
T: 1800 242 636
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Office of Disability - for information and referral
T: 1800 139 656
Siblings Australia (siblings of children with special needs)
www.siblingsaustralia.org.au
Tip Sheet 62 - Child abuse
Child Abuse Prevention services - information, referral and support for people affected by child abuse, concerned about the welfare of a child, or needing family or parenting support.
Free call - 1800 688 009
www.childabuseprevention.com.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Northern Territory Child Abuse Taskforce - to report child abuse (you can remain anonymous if you wish)
T: 1800 700 250
Sexual Assault Services
Darwin Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC): 8922 6472
Ruby Gaea (Darwin): 8945 0155
Alice Springs SARC: 8955 4500
Katherine SARC: 8973 8524
CatholicCare Katherine: 8971 0777
Tennant Creek SARC: 8962 4100
Tip Sheet 63 - Cyber Safety
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - information about internet security and safety
http://www.acma.gov.au
Chat Danger - information about how to chat safely with chat rooms, mobile phones, online games, email and messenger
www.chatdanger.com
Crime Stoppers
www.crimestoppers.com.au/
T: 1800 333 000
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
Young Media Australia (YMA) Helpline - for support and information about the impact of the media on children
T: 1800 700 357
www.youngmedia.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Tip Sheet 65 - After the break-up
Child Support Agency
T: 131 272
www.csa.gov.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Family Court of Australia
www.familylawcourts.gov.au
Family Relationships Centre - information and support about family relationship issues ranging from building better relationships to family dispute resolution
www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
T: 1800 050 321
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
NT Legal Aid Commission
T: 1800 019 343
www.ntlac.nt.gov.au
Relationships Australia - relationship support for individuals, couples and families
T: 1300 364 277
www.relationships.com.au
Tip Sheet 66 - More than domestic and family violence
Australian Domestic & Family Violence Clearing House
www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au
Domestic and family violence counselling services
Alice Springs: 8952 6048
Darwin: 8920 0932
Jabiru: 8979 9999
Katherine: 8971 0777
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0403
Tennant Creek: 8962 1940
Stop Family Violence - contacts and support in the Northern Territory and information about domestic and family violence
www.stopfamilyviolence.nt.gov.au
Stop the Hurting, Start the Healing - key resources and a list of specialist services to assist people who use violence and abusive behaviours within their family relationships
www.stopthehurting.nt.gov.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Mensline - 24/7 support, information and referral for men with family and relationship concerns.
www.menslineaus.org.au
T: 1300 78 99 78
Police
T 131 444 or Emergency 000
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Tip Sheet 67 - Children working
Centrelink
www.centrelink.gov.au
Defence Force (recruiting)
www.defencejobs.gov.au
T: 13 19 01
Fairwork Australia - information on workplace matters including minimum wages and employment conditions
www.fwa.gov.au
T: 1300 799 675
Fairwork Ombudsman - information and advice on workplace rights and responsibilities, and investigation of complaints
www.fairwork.gov.au
T: 13 13 94
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
NT Worksafe
www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
T: 1800 019 115
Working with Children Website - information on the Northern Territory's Working with Children Clearance for people who work or volunteer in child-related work
www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au
Tip Sheet 68 - Talking sex with teens
Clinic 34 - a specialist sexual health service
www.safesexnoregrets.nt.gov.au
Alice Springs: 8951 7549
Darwin: 8999 2678
Katherine: 8973 9049
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0356
Tennant Creek: 8962 4250
Family Planning Welfare Association NT
www.fpwnt.com.au
Alice Springs: 8953 0288
Darwin/Palmerston: 8948 0144
Katherine: 8971 3153
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Tip Sheet 69 - Teenagers and food
For nutrition advice or if you are worried about eating disorders contact your doctor, or a dietician or nutritionist at a Community Care Centre or hospital.
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Tip Sheet 70 - Eating disorders
For nutrition advice or if you are worried about eating disorders contact your doctor, or a dietician or nutritionist at a Community Care Centre or hospital.
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Relationships Australia - relationship support for individuals, couples and families
www.relationships.com.au
T: 1300 364 277
Top End Association for Mental Health
www.teamhealth.asn.au
T: (08) 8943 9600
Tip Sheet 71 - Teenage depression
Beyond Blue - information and referral for depression and anxiety related matters
T: 1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Blue Pages - information on treatments for depression
www.bluepages.anu.edu.au
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
DepNet - help for people and their families to understand depression and its treatment
www.depnet.com.au
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Top End Association for Mental Health
www.teamhealth.asn.au
T: (08) 8943 9600
Tip Sheet 72 - Dealing with a crisis
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Northern Territory Child Abuse Taskforce - to report child abuse (you can remain anonymous if you wish)
T: 1800 700 250
Tip Sheet 73 - What does the law say about my child?
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - information about the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radio-communications and telecommunications
http://www.acma.gov.au
Anti-discrimination Commission
1800 813 846
www.adc.nt.gov.au
Centrelink - youth and student services
www.centrelink.gov.au
T: 132 490
Child Support Agency Enquiry Line
131 272
www.csa.gov.au
Classifications website (formerly Office of Film and Literature Classification)
www.classification.gov.au
Family Relationships Centre - information and support about family relationship issues ranging from building better relationships to family dispute resolution
www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
T: 1800 050 321
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Northern Territory Department of Education and Training
www.det.nt.gov.au
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
www.ntlac.nt.gov.au
T: 1800 019 343
Young Media Australia (YMA) Helpline - for support and information about the impact of media on children
T: 1800 700 357
www.youngmedia.org.au
Tip Sheet 74 - What about parents rights?
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) - 24hr counselling and support for alcohol and other drug problems
T: 1800 131 350
Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services - treatment and intervention services for individuals and families experiencing problems associated with substance misuse
Withdrawal Services: (08) 8948 0087
Alcohol and Other Drug Services RDH: (08) 8922 8399
Central Australia (ADSCA): (08) 8951 7580
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Law Stuff - legal information for young people
www.lawstuff.org.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Mensline - 24/7 support, information and referral for men with family and relationship concerns.
www.menslineaus.org.au
T: 1300 789 978
Tip Sheet 75 - Right from the start
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Product Safety website
www.productsafety.gov.au
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Tip Sheet 77 - Milestones
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Tip Sheet 78 - Gambling
Amity Community Services - 24hr counselling and support for people experiencing problems related to their own or someone else's gambling.
T: 1800 684 372
www.amity.org.au
Beyond Blue - information and referral for depression and anxiety related matters
T: 1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline - 24hr telephone counselling
T: 13 11 14
Mensline - 24/7 support, information and referral for men with family and relationship concerns.
www.menslineaus.org.au
T: 1300 789 978
National Gambling Helpline
1800 858 858
Tip Sheet 79 - If my child is gay or lesbian
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - support and counselling 24/7 for 5-25 year olds
T: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
NTAHC - peer support for young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people living in the Northern Territory.
www.ntahc.org.au
Tip Sheet 81 - Smoking
Community Care Centres:
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Headspace - mental health and wellbeing support and information for 12-25 year olds and their families.
www.headspace.org.au
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Poisons Information Centre
T: 13 11 26
Quitline
www.quitnow.info.au
T: 13 QUIT (13 7848)
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 1 - Children: Birth to 4 months
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311 www.sidsandkids.org
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: (08) 8987 1809
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 2 - Children: 4 - 8 months
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311 www.sidsandkids.org
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 3 - Children: 8 - 12 months
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups)
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311 www.sidsandkids.org
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 4 - Your 9 month old
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311 www.sidsandkids.org
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 5 - Children 12 - 18 months
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
SIDS and Kids NT- safe sleeping information and 24hr bereavement support on the death of a child from conception to 18 years of age.
T: (08) 8948 5311 www.sidsandkids.org
Bereavement support T: 0448 849 234
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 6 - Children 18 - 24 months
Breastfeeding Helpline
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686)
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 7 - Children 2 - 3 years
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
Ages and Stages Tip Sheet 8 - Children 3 - 4 years
Children's Development Team (CDT) - developmental assessment and support for children and their families
Alice Springs: 8951 6720
Darwin (Casuarina): 8922 7283
Community Care Centres: (including parent support groups
Alice Springs: 8951 6711
Darwin (Casuarina, Stuart Park, Karama): 8922 7301
Katherine: 8973 8570
Palmerston: 8999 3344
Tennant Creek: 8962 4218
Nhulunbuy: 8987 0435
Remote Health Clinics
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Service_Locator/Remote_Health_Centres/index.aspx
Health Direct - 24/7 health advice and information
T: 1800 022 222
Kidsafe NT - information on child restraints and home safety, including checklists for parents and grandparents
T: (08) 8985 1085
www.kidsafent.com.au
Toy Libraries
Central Australian Community Toy Library: (08) 8952 6720
Darwin Toy Library: (08) 8927 9077
Katherine Toy Library: (08) 8971 2300
Smile a Mile Fun Bus & Toy Library(Darwin rural): (08) 8983 2009
Nhulunbuy Toy Library: 0413 913 127
Your local public or community library
www.lyl.nt.gov.au/
National Child Care Accreditation Council (NCAC) - information on choosing child care and searching for child care in your area
http://www.ncac.gov.au/
Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nt/
