Community resources

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Life is busy enough and sometimes the challenges that are thrown at us are a little difficult to catch.

This page of useful web resources is to assist you with finding the right support to help you.

Childcare and Kindergarten

Central Kinder Enrolment

Information about applying for Kindergarten in Central Goldfields

Central Kindergarten Registration | Central Goldfields Shire

 

Access Early Learning

Support for vulnerable families to enroll and participate in kindergarten.

Access to Early Learning

 

Koorie Kids Shine

Information about Kindergarten for Aboriginal children and their Families.

 Koorie Kids Shine

 

Starting Blocks

Information on how to find and apply for childcare, including calculating your childcare benefit

Starting blocks

 

Goldfields Children’s Centre

Long day care and Funded Kindergarten, located in Maryborough.

Goldfields Children's Centre

 

Roseberry House

Long day care and Funded Kindergarten, located in Maryborough.

Roseberry House

 

Parenting Support

Early Childhood Australia Parenting Resources

Early Education resources written by Australian professionals specifically for parents

Parent Resources - Early Childhood Australia

 

Wayipunga Bendigo Early Parenting Centre

TheWayipunga Bendigo Early Parenting Centre is a free service that provides specialised support for sleep and settling, feeding, parent-child relationships and parent-child health and wellbeing.

Wayipunga Bendigo Early Parenting Centre

 

Raising Children Network   

Ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts

https://raisingchildren.net.au/

 

Support for Fathers

Support for Fathers provides dads and father-figures with options and information about fatherhood, the relationship with their partner and connecting with their kids.

Home Page - Support For Fathers

 

Dad's Space

Support for Dads During Pregnancy & Early Fatherhood

Dads space

 

Parentline

Parenting counselling and support phone service

Parentline 13 22 89

 

Community and Supported Playgroups

Find playgroups in and around Maryborough

Playgroup Victoria Maryborough and surrounds

 

Supported Playgroups

Find and join a supported playgroup in and around Maryborough.

Supported Playgroup

 

Wonyotjarrapil Playgroup

This is a culturally safe playgroup which supports parents and close kin strengthen attachment and grow positive relationships with their children. It is held every Wednesday during school terms. It is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families residing in the Greater Bendigo region with children aged 0-5.

Wonyotjarrapil Playgroup

 

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

Nutrition advice for pregnancy, infants and children

Healthy Eating Throughout Life

 

Children of Parents with a Mental Illness

Parenting and support resources.

Children Of Parents With Mental Illness

 

RedNose Australia

Safe Pregnancy and Safe Sleeping Advice

Red Nose Australia

 

esafety Commission

Information for parents and young people about keeping children safe online

Online safety | eSafety Commissioner

 

Support for families, including mental health, housing and family violence support

BDAC

Bendigo's Aboriginal Cooperative - 

Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative

 

BeyondBlue

Support for mental health issues when you need it

Beyond Blue

 

Consumer affairs

Resolving disputes with businesses and real estate issues

Consumer Affairs Victoria

 

NILS

No Interest Loan Scheme for housing related costs, car appliance breakdown and/or School costs

No Interest Loans (NILs) – Good Shepherd

 

Orange Door

Family Violence and Parenting Support

Orange Door

 

Tenants Union
Resources for tenants: Know your rights and responsibilities and support with resolving issues
Home - Tenants Victoria

 

 Vaxapp 

Book your child's vaccinations online

Immunisation 

 

Minus18

Resources and support for LGBTIQ+ youth

Home | Minus18

 

ReachOut

Mental health and wellbeing support for young people

ReachOut Australia

 

Free Legal Advice 

Loddon Campaspe Legal Centre – 5445 0909 

ARC Justice tenancy advice and support – 5445 0990

 

Maryborough District Health Service

Continuity of Care Maternity Model – 5461 0333

Sexual Health and Reproductive Clinic – 5461 0333

Speech Pathology – 5461 0333

Counselling and social work support – 5461 0333 

Housing Support – 5461 0333

Maryborough District Health Service Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers – 5461 0333

 

Support lines and 24/7 counseling services