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Children and Young People (for and about)

• Centrehouse is a not-for-profit Community Arts & Leisure Centre providing Adults and Kids classes including printmaking, pottery, painting & drawing, languages, yoga, pilates and bellydancing. See their classes for children.
• Girl Guides NSW Branch
• Newtown Mums  A free resource to facilitate the development of friendships, organisation of local meet events, peer support & learning. Excellent site, includes a review of Sydney parks from a parent of young children's viewpoint.
• North Sydney Community Centre has playgroups and after school care.
• Playgroup Association of New South Wales
• The Ted Noffs Foundation has been a leader in the provision of services for young people since 1971. Carrying on the work of Ted Noffs and the Wayside Chapel.
• Scouts NSW Branch
  • East Ryde Scouts
  • 1st Epping Rover Crew
  More links to local Scouting group web sites can be found on the Scouts NSW web site.
• Tell Tales Entertainment (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney) - Educating and Entertaining shows for Schools and Preschools
• YMCA Sydney - Young Men's Christian Association.
• YWCA New South Wales - Young Women's Christian Association.
 

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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