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Acronyms for the Community Sector
An alphabetically searchable list of acronyms for the sector, compiled by communityNet, with over 1400 entries and many web links to NGOs and services. |
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Early Words
The Early Words website provides resources and information about early literacy development for the first 5 years.
Tip sheets for different developmental stages and Aboriginal specific resources are also included and available to download. |
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Child Abuse Prevention Service
The Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS) aims to alleviate child abuse in all its forms by delivering family support, prevention and community education services.
Ph: 1800 688 009 (toll free)or 02 9716 8000
Fax 02 9716 8159
email: mail@childabuseprevention.com.au |
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Community Builders NSW
Information about funding opportunities and resources/tools that support agencies and professionals.
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NSW Council for Intellectual Disability
There are a number of great resources for people with intellectual disabilities that you can access from the CID website, including Free Health Fact Sheets. |
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Peter Kenyon’s Bank of Ideas
A comprehensive and practical collection of ideas and resources that will inspire and support practitioners in their work. |
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PlayPower
PlayPower has resources and workshops for professionals to promote development and bonding through play.
The focus is on everyday moments and routines and is fun and simple |
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The Raising Children Network
Valuable information and resources for parents and professionals, including an A-Z Health Reference, behaviour tool kit, parenting in pictures and resources for professionals. |
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RISA Inc
Support for Families dealing with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux
PO Box 1598
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
Phone: 07 3229 1090 |
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School Parents
Helping Mums and Dads with School Life
A bi-monthly online magazine from the NSW Department of Education and Training with information parents can watch, listen to and read and interact with by sending responses and topics they would like covered |
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Strengthening Families, Resourcing Parents
This website provides funding and an event program for parents and activities for professional section. |
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Family Advocacy
An independent organisation which aims to attain positive social roles for people with a developmental disability.
305/16-18 Cambridge Street
Epping NSW 2121
Ph: 02 9869 0866 or 1800 620 588
(non Sydney Metropolitan callers)
email:familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com |
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Marie Stopes Clinics
Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare provider
Clinics in Sydney:
Fairfield Centre: Suite 4, 9 Kenyon Street (Enter via Downey Lane), Fairfield, NSW, 2165
Homebush Centre: 80 Park Road, Homebush, NSW, 2140
Kingswood Centre: 33 Santley Crescent, Kingswood, NSW, 2747
Westmead Centre:27 Railway Pde, Westmead, NSW, 2145
Phone: 1300 516 317
Email: info@mariestopes.com.au
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Our Community
Our Community is a world-leading social enterprise that provides advice, tools and training for Australia’s 700,000 community groups and schools, and practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government. |
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Tenants NSW
This is the website of the network of Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services and the Tenants' Union of NSW.The information on the web site is for all tenants in New South Wales, including tenants of private rental housing, social housing, boarding and lodging houses and residential parks.
See the website for factsheets & sample letters on how to deal with many tenancy issues.Find out about: your rights and responsibilities as a tenant; where to get tenancy advice; the Tenants' Union of NSW policy and law reform work; the latest news about rental housing. |
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Wirringa Baiya
Wirringa Baiya is a community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth living in New South Wales. Wirringa Baiya focuses on issues relating to violence against Aboriginal women, children and youth.Their service is free and confidential.
Phone 1800 686 587 or (02) 9569 3847 |
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International Social Service (ISS)
ISS offers professional social work services to people in Australia and overseas who have social or socio-legal problems resulting from migration and international movement.
For general enquiries call the
National Office on (03) 9614 8755
or toll free 1300 657 843.
For general enquiries in NSW
call the NSW Office on (02) 9267 0300 |
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