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The latest evidence-based advice from Red Nose on how keep your baby safe and reduce the risk of sudden infant death.

Fact sheets on a range of health and safety topics have been developed in partnership by Sydney Children's Hospital, The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Hunter New England Kidshealth Network. They aim to help you learn about your child's illness and ways you can help improve their overall health and wellbeing, Factsheets are for educational purposes only, please consult with your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's peak breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA helps more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working with mothers and babies.

Starting Blocks provides parents with information about early childhood education and care.
Starting Blocks is a starting point to:

• learn about children's developmental milestones
• understand what to expect from an early childhood education and care service
• find services and learn about their quality ratings
• get tips on starting child care or preschool, and what can be done at home to encourage your child's learning and development.

Munch & Move is a NSW Health initiative that supports the healthy development of children birth to 5 years

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Each year almost 2000 Australians die from this almost entirely preventable disease.

Fortunately, being SunSmart is a simple and effective way to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Cancer Council provides guidance on how much sun you need and how to protect yourself from getting too much sun exposure.

The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority works with all governments to provide guidance, resources and services to support the sector to improve outcomes for children.

The National Quality Framework (NQF) operates under an applied law system, comprising the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

The purpose of the applied law system is to set a national standard for children's education and care across Australia. In effect it means the same law is applied in each state and territory, but with some varied provisions as applicable to the needs of each state or territory.

The Education and Care Services National Regulations (National Regulations) support the National Law by providing detail on a range of operational requirements for an education and care service including:

• the National Quality Standard
• application processes for provider and service approval
• setting out the rating scale
• the process for the rating and assessment of services against the National Quality Standard
• minimum requirements relating to the operation of education and care services organised around each of the seven quality areas
• staffing arrangements and qualifications
• fees for a range of transactions
• jurisdiction-specific provisions

Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care. Plus, information for parents and carers on the importance of early childhood education, choosing a service and transition to school.

This page provides links to a range of resources, services and support organisations for professionals working in the areas of education, child care, child protection and safety, child health and family support.

Kidsafe Australia is the trading name of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia. It was founded in 1979 by a group of health, legal and business professionals focused on the prevention of accidental injuries to children.

There are over 15 000 types of products available in Australia, with each being produced by multiple brands. To ensure that these products work safely, the Australian product safety system relies on the cooperation of consumers, suppliers, and government agencies.

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia ("A&AA") is a registered charity and Australia's only national support organisation, dedicated to helping individuals and carers alike in managing allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis.

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) was established in 1990 as the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

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