Toddler: 1 to 3 years

• 13QUIT (13 78 48) provides information, tools and helpful hints on how to quit smoking and/or vaping. Quitting smoking and or/vaping reduces your child’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – NSW Government     
• Child and family health services offer free health and development checks, support, information and referrals for NSW parents and carers of children aged 0-5 – NSW Health 
• Healthdirect call 1800 022 222 for free health advice 24/7 – Australian Government    
• National Health Services Directory  has a comprehensive directory of healthcare professionals and services – Australian Government  
• Parenting support services has information on types of help available to NSW parents – NSW Health 
• Pregnancy, Birth and Baby call 1800 882 436 or video call to speak to a maternal child health nurse, available 7am to midnight (AEST), 7 days a week – Australian Government  

• Building brains and bodies are short videos that show you simple things you can do in your child’s early years to help them grow and thrive. Available in 4 community languages – NSW Health
• Child health and development shows how easy it is for you to give your child the best start in life – NSW Health
• Child safety to prevent childhood injuries and accidents– NSW Health  
• Free online CPR training for parents and carers – Sydney Children Hospital Network 
• Kidsafe NSW provides education, advocacy and research to prevent unintentional serious injury and death of children
• Learn the Signs. Act Early are milestone monitoring tools that are in the Blue Book and help parents track your child’s development – NSW Health
• Love Talk Sing Read Play provides ideas and tips to help you engage with your child – Families NSW
• Monitoring your baby’s developmentto help track your baby’s key milestones – NSW Government
• On time childhood vaccination is the best way to protect your children against serious preventable diseases – NSW Health
• Screen time: babies and toddlers and what is suitable – Raising Children Network
• Small Bites for Big Steps: Toddlersprovides small bites of practical health and wellbeing information for families and carers of toddlers – NSW Health
• The Blue Book records your child’s health, illnesses, injuries, and growth and development, and contains valuable health information that you and your child will need throughout their life– NSW Health
• Toddlers behaviour provides information, tips and strategies to help manage common behaviour during this stage such as tantrums, sibling fights and learning to share – Raising Children Network 
• Toilet training guide and the signs your child might be ready – Raising Children Network

• Aboriginal child and family centres provide culturally safe services for families with Aboriginal children, including education, maternal and child health, and family support – NSW Communities and Justice 

• Child Care Subsidy can help you with the cost of child care – Services Australia 

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library provides children with a free book once a month – NSW Government 

• Find a playgroup in your area  by using this helpful tool – Playgroup NSW 

• Find early childhood education and care providers by using this helpful tool – Service NSW 

• Benefits of early childhood education include opportunities for your child to learn and develop, make friends, develop independence and learn new routines – NSW Department of Education  

• Choosing a quality service will give your child the best start in life – NSW Department of Education  

• Early childhood education and care options will depend on your family’s needs but there are many different types available – NSW Government  

• Love Talk Sing Read Play provides ideas and tips to help you engage with your child – Families NSW  

• Play is the way to learn all day and builds your child’s development – Learning Potential  

• Small Bites for Big Steps: Families and Carers - Toddlers provides small bites of practical health and wellbeing information for families and carers of children aged 18 months to 3 years – NSW Health  

• 13YARN call 13 92 76 (24/7) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter if you are feeling worried or no good  

• Beyond Blue  call 1300 224 636 for 24/7 mental health support and information    

• Lifeline call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support   

• Mensline Australia call 1300 78 99 78 for 24/7 counselling and support for men for family and relationship issues    

• Mental health help for parents and babies provides services, programs and resources for parents and parents expecting a baby who are experiencing mental health issues – NSW Health  

• Mental Health Line call 1800 011 511 to access the free statewide phone service which links people with mental health services – NSW Health 

• QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral. Call 1800 184 527 from 3pm to midnight, every day – Australian Government  

• Red Nose Australia call 1300 308 307 for immediate 24/7 bereavement support. This service is for anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, baby or child death 

• Transcultural Mental Health Line call 1800 648 911 Monday and Friday between 9am and 4:30pm – NSW Health  

• A guide for dads caring for family during perinatal mental illness available from pregnancy until your child turns 2 years old – NSW Health
• Child mental health and wellbeing resources for parents and carers – Raising Children Network
• WellMob provides social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People – WellMob
• Yarn Safe resources are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that may help you or somebody else, when going through a hard time – Headspace

Family Assistance Payments – Services Australia:

• Family Tax Benefit is a 2-part payment that helps with the cost of raising children  

• Parenting Payment is an ongoing payment for the main carers of young children  

• Child Care Subsidy provides assistance to help you with the cost of child care – Services Australia 

• Getting financial support when you’ve had a baby can include family assistance payments, savings on health care, early childhood education and living costs – NSW Government 

• If you have a child with disability or additional needs resources and support services are available – NSW Government   

• Raising Kids is expensive but there are payments and services to help with the cost of raising a child – Services Australia

• ​​​​​1800 RESPECT is available for free 24/7 to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Call 1800 73 77 32 or contact via online chat. All calls are confidential – Australian Government 
• Child Protection Helpline call 13 21 11 to report concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. It is available 24/7

• Lifeline (13 11 14) is a national number which can assist to connect women experiencing domestic and family violence to crisis responses in NSW. It is available 24/7

• Link2Home Homelessness call 1800 152 152 for state-wide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24/7

• NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence. Call 1800 656 463 24/7. All calls are confidential – NSW Government 

• NSW Sexual Violence Helpline call 1800 424 017 for telephone and online counselling for anyone who is or has experienced sexual violence. It is available 24/7 

• Victims Access Line call 1800 633 063 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

• Family violence: effects on parents & kids– Raising Children Network  

• Child and family health services offer free information and support on sleeping and settling your baby – NSW Health 

• Safe Sleep Advice for Parents and Carers call 1300 998 698 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (AEST) – Red Nose Australia 

• Tresillian call 1300 272 736, 7am to 11pm , every day.  

• Karitane call 1300 227 464, 8am to 9pm Monday to Thursday,  8am to 4.30pm  Friday, 9am to 3.30pm Saturday

• Speak to a maternal child health nurse on 1800 882 436 or video call. Available 7am to midnight (AET), 7 days a week – Pregnancy, Birth and Baby 

• Helping your child sleep through the night requires teaching your child good sleeping habits – Pregnancy, Birth & Baby  

• Settling: 1-3 years provides information on supporting your toddler’s sleep, including tips when they can’t sleep – Tresillian 

• Toddlers sleep teaches you about toddler sleep needs, routines, problems and more – Raising Children Network 

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for people with disability and their families including funding available such as support services, home modifications and equipment – Australian Government 

• Parenting with a disability and the support services available to you – Pregnancy, Birth & Baby 

• Understanding the NDIS including getting started, service providers, and resources to support children and their families – NDIS 

• Carer Allowance provides payment if you care for someone who needs daily support – Services Australia  

• Carer Gateway provides emotional and practical services and support for carers. Call 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm – Australian Government 

• Child Disability Assistance Payment provides financial support to carers with a child with disability or medical condition – Services Australia  

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for people with disabilities, including children, and their families. Call 1800 800 110 – Australian Government 

• NDIS early childhood early intervention approach (NDIS) assists families and children with disability to get the right support. Call 1800 800 110 – Australian Government   

• Parent Line NSW counsellors provide confidential and non-judgmental advice and support for parents and carers of children with a disability. Call 1300 1300 52 – NSW Government  

• Caring for a child with a disability can be challenging but there’s support and payments available to help you – Services Australia   

• Childhood disability presents in many different ways, but your child has legal rights and there are resources to manage your emotions – Pregnancy, Birth & Baby  

• Early childhood education and care options that offer disability support – NSW Government  

• Getting NDIS support can be through a referral from your doctor, family nurse, paediatrician, or child care centre, and does not require a diagnosis for children under 6 – NSW Government  

• If your baby has a disability support is available for getting a diagnosis – NSW Government 

• Dad and Partner Pay is a payment for up to 2 weeks while you care for your new child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 – Services Australia 

• Parental Leave Pay is a payment to help families taking time off work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child – Services Australia 

• If you are going back to work consider your rights and responsibilities at work, flexible work arrangements and any support you may need – NSW Government  

• Returning to work from parental leave involves knowing your entitlements including flexible working arrangements – Fair Work Ombudsman