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Children and Young People (for and about)

• Darwin Police and Citizens Youth Club Incorporated (PCYC)  - Caters for all members of the family.
• Darwin Toy Library - Provides services to children who are disadvantaged in the community.
• Girl Guides - Northern Territory
• Kidz Fun Biz  - Children's circus classes, school and community programs.
• Mt Bundy Trail Rides  - Trail rides for children, riding lessons, overnight camping trail rides, group day trips, holiday programs or school camps.
• Playgroup NT  - A non-profit community service organisation which administers and supports Playgroups across the Northern Territory.
• Scouts Australia - Northern Territory  
• YMCA and YWCA Darwin - Young Men's and Women's Christian Associations.

State and Local Government web sites

• Office of Youth Affairs  - Central co-ordination agency located in the Department of the Chief Minister.

National Groups and Links for Children and Youth

• ABC kids Rollercoaster, the Playground and ABC parents.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia Mentoring program for young people.
• Boy's Brigade Australia Nondenominational Christian organization which focuses on training and developing boys and young men into balanced people.
• Double Helix The CSIRO's club for children interested in all things scientific.
• Enviro Craft Children's Activities - craft for kids and young people.
• Girl Guides Australia
• Girl's Brigade Australia Interdenominational Christian youth organisation for girls in pre-primary to Year 12
• Itsallright - Information for young people about living with and knowing those who have mental illness.
• Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18.  Call 1800 55 1800 anywhere in Australia.
• HeartKids Information and support for families of children with heart disease.
• Lawstuff National Children's and Youth Law Centre - know your rights.
• Lead On - Organisation giving 12 to 25 year olds in regional areas the opportunity to work on projects with businesses and community groups.
• Millennium Kids Young people around Australia encouraging others to be aware and active about the environment.
• Playgroup Australia Playgroups are an informal environment for babies and children up to five years to interact with one another, set up by their parents and caregivers.  Find a Playgroup association in your local area with the web site.
• Rainbow Club Australia Swimming clubs for children with disabilities and special needs around Australia.
• Reach Out! Helping young people to help themselves through tough times.
• Save the Children Australia
• Scouts Australia - or find a link to your local Scout group.
• Somazone - A resource developed by young people for young people.
• The Wellspring A blog about youth leadership opportunities in Australia and at the United Nations.
• YMCA and YWCA - Young Men's and Women's Christian Associations.
• Youthbeyondblue - The youth arm of the national depression initiative.
• Youth Week National Youth Week 2008 is April 5-13.

Federal Government Web Sites

• Centrelink and Family Assistance Office
• The Source - Australian Federal Government Information for Young People
• Young Australian Rural Network An Australian Government initiative web site for Australian youth in rural areas and industries.

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