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Children and Young People on the Gold Coast (for and about)

• Surf Lifesaving Queensland information on surf safety, Surf Lifesavers events, Nippers and membership, training and education.
• Oxenford & Coomera Community Youth Centre The Centre was designed and operates for the entire community, regardless of age, race, lifestyle or background. You'll find activities for all ages, including young families, young adults and senior citizens. Lots of weekly classes & programs.
• Playgroup Association of Qld Incorporated
• Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Clubs
• Radio Lollipop - An international organisation founded over 25 years ago to provide care, comfort, play and entertainment for children and young people, primarily in hospitals. The service to children and young people is provided entirely by volunteers who have been especially selected and trained to make a child's stay in hospital more fun and less frightening.
• Scouts Queensland
• Hotel Chaplaincy Australia is the group of volunteers who give up their time to look after schoolies each year
• See also Children's Groups in Brisbane.

State and Local Government Websites for Children and Young People

• Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
• Generate - Queensland Government website for Young People
• Gold Coast City Council Libraries
• Gold Coast Schoolies - Queensland Government site with information and advice to make schoolies a safe experience, your rights and responsibilities with accommodation providers.

National Groups and Links for Children and Youth

• ABC kids Rollercoaster, the Playground and ABC parents.
• Ardoch Youth Foundation - Actively seeks resources to increase learning and welfare support for schools, early childhood centres, students and families.
• 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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