contacts and links
Child Care Access Hotline
For up-to-date information on child care services in your area, the types of care available and government help with the cost of care
1800 670 305
Child Care and Family Info Line
For parents seeking information on all children’s services, special emphasis on helping families with particular language, cultural or special needs
02 8594 4244 or toll free 1800 803 820
Raising Children website
Find child care services in your area
Mobile Resource Service Association
For information about the different types of mobile resource services and their availability in NSW
02 4958 8888
NSW Family Day Care Association
For information about family day care schemes in your local area
02 4588 6000 or toll free 1800 670 305: the National Childcare Hotline
National Childcare Accreditation Council
Provides information on accreditation issues
Network of Community Activities
For information on not-for-profit services available for school age children
02 9212 3244
Department of Education
Advice for parents whose children are starting school
