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Children and Young People (for and about)

• Tasmanian Association for the Gifted Inc
• Tasmanian State Schools Parents and Friends Inc, represents the parents of about 70,000 children who currently enjoy a state school education in Tasmania. They have a staffed office in Hobart to support parents' quest for improved educational opportunities for their children, providing both information and ongoing support to Parents and Friends groups and School Associations around the State.
• Variety Tasmania Children's Charity
• YMCA Hobart - Young Men's Christian Association.
• Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT)

State and Local Government Links

• State Library for children includes links to online activities and games for children.
• Office of Children and Youth Affairs

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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