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Children and Young People (for and about)

• 1st Pelican Point Sea Scouts - runs most sections of Scouting from ages 7 1/2 to 26
• Applecross Youth and Children's Ministry - provides the space necessary for young people to explore, question and experience Christianity
• Austism Association of Western Australia
• "Babes in Arms" movie session times at Greater Union Birch Carroll & Coyle 
• Barking Gecko Theatre Company - professional children's theatre company for youth aged 5-17yrs
• Buzz Dance Theatre - professional dance theatre company dedicated to creating programs for children and young people
• City of Bayswater Libraries - storytime, bookworm club, school holiday fun
• City of South Perth Library - Youth services and events.
• City of Stirling Libraries - a variety of services for children and youth including storytime sessions, children's book club, holiday activities and special events
• Guides Western Australia - part of a worldwide organisation for girls and young women
• Meerilinga Promoting positive childhood in Western Australia.
• Noah's Ark Toy Library - provides a toy/equipment lending service for children with special needs.
• Perth Horse & Pony Club - offers a pony club for children
• Playgroup WA - for children from birth to school age
• 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.
• Resource Unit for Children with Special Needs (RUCSN)
• Scitech- Scitech was the first Australian science centre to build large-scale interactive exhibitions, it is a not-for-profit organisation with a variety of science exhibitions, activities and programs.
• Scouts WA Branch
• The Beach House Kids Fun Centre - a non-profit business designed so Perth mums, dads, grandparents and friends can relax while the children safely play
• The Boys' Brigade Western Australia - programs focus on training and developing boys and young men into balanced people
• The Girl's Brigade Western Australia - interdenominational Christian youth organisation for girls in pre-primary to Year 12
• Western Australian Association of Toy Libraries 
• Western Australia Police and Community Youth Centres - an incorporated and registered charitable body, the PCYC is a joint partnership between the Western Australian Police and the community to provide a service to the youth of Western Australia
• Western Australian Youth Music Association - a non-profit association dedicated to musical excellence, with members aged from 8-23 years
• Western Australia Youth Theatre Company - provides youth aged 12-25 years with the opportunity to work with arts industry professionals in theatre
• YMCA Perth Young Men's Christian Association - serves the community through its development of the mind, body and spirit of young people
• Young Carers - support for young carers helping to look after a parent, brother or sister or any family member who has a disability, mental illness or long-term illness
• Youth Affairs Council of WA - non-government youth organisation representing the Western Australian non-government youth sector at State and Federal levels
• Filmbites company based in Stirling, Perth offers filmmaking courses to kids and teenagers. The courses allow kids the opportunity to work in groups to write, direct and edit their own films.  

State and Local Government Web Sites

• "Living With" Series - Information for parents and carers, and young people, on how to build stronger relationships within their families.
• Office for Children and Youth

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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