Resources
CDC's Child Development Basics
This website provides information on all aspects of child development, from birth to adolescence. It includes articles, videos, and resources for parents, educators, and other professionals.
This website is dedicated to the healthy development of infants and toddlers. It provides information on a variety of topics, including attachment, language development, and play.
This Australian website provides information on all aspects of parenting, including child development, health, and education. It also includes a forum where parents can connect with each other and share experiences.
This website provides information on child development from a variety of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, and education. It also includes a section on parenting resources.
Pathways.org is a nonprofit offering evidence-based resources on child development, focusing on motor skills and milestones. It provides parents and healthcare professionals with tools to support healthy development and promote early intervention to prevent delays.
Emergency helplines
Triple zero (000)
This is the number to call for all emergencies, including medical, fire, and police.
Kids helpline (1800 551 800)
This is a free and confidential 24-hour telephone counselling service for children and young people.
Lifeline (13 11 14)
This is a free and confidential 24-hour telephone counselling service for all ages.
RESPECT1800 (1800 737 732)
This is a national counselling, information and referral service for anyone who has experiences of or is at riskof physical or sexual violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Child protection helpline (132 111)
This is a 24-hour telephone service for reporting child abuse or neglect.
Poisons information centre (13 11 26)
This is the number to call if someone has been exposed to a harmful substance and stops breathing, collapses, has a seizure or a severe allergic reaction.