Links
Web Links

Ashwood Children's Centre Inc provides these links in the hope that they will be of use to you, but it does not monitor or endorse their content.

Services

Eastern Access Community HealthProvides community health services (eg speech pathology)
Family Assistance OfficeFor all FAO related inquiries
MetlinkPublic transport travel planner
Monash CouncilFor information on services provided by the Monash Council
Monash librariesFor locations, opening hours and catalogue searches
Royal Childrens HospitalFact sheets, safety
Toy librariesSearch for children's toy libraries in your area

Information

ABC TV parentingInfo about children and parenting
Australian Breastfeeding AssociationInformation, news, products
Better Health ChannelVictorian Government’s health information website
ChoiceInformation for consumers (eg of safe baby equipment)
Diabetes AustraliaInformation about diabetes
Fed Up With Food AdditivesAdditive free eating advice
Heart FoundationInformation about heart health
Lifes Little TreasuresSupport for parents whose babies have been in SCN or NICU (premature or full term)
Nutrition AustraliaInformation about 5 basic food groups and nutrition
Raising Children NetworkInformation for parents

Programs

Go for you lifeA healthy eating and activity program
Healthy Eating Club
Kids Food ClubAdults and children’s activities, information, games
National Pediculosis Organisation(US) info on eliminating headlice
Royal Children's Hospital 'Health For Kids' Fact sheets for any child related health issue
Smiles 4 MilesA dental health program

Kid-friendly locators (commercial)

Holidays with KidsDestinations are reviewed and rated by families
Playground finderLocates playgrounds (with reviews and star ratings) throughout Australia
Restaurants for kidsSearch for child-friendly restaurants (ad revenue donated to the Royal Children's Hospital)
Travel AustraliaBeaches that are considered safer for toddlers and children

Art/ Theatre/ Music

ArtPlayEvents and workshops for kids (Birrarung Mar)
Monash Arts and CultureLinks include Monash festivals and Monash Gallery of Arts
MSO concertsFree symphony orchestra concerts in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl
National Gallery of Victoria

Play/ Activities

A Place of Our OwnActivities and advice
ABC TV’s playgroundInternet fun and games for kids
Amaroo neighbourhood houseThe Ashwood centre runs many programs (eg literacy, gardening)
Ashburton YMCAPool
Ian Potter children’s gardenChildren’s garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Kitchen Garden FoundationStephanie Alexander’s kitchen garden program for schools
Monash recreation centresLocation, hours etc (Clayton, Glen Waverley, Oakleigh)
Neighbourhood renewal programCommunity improvement program based in Ashwood
Parks VictoriaLinks to park information and kids activities (Ranger Roo)

Commercial play/activity providers

GymbarooActivity sessions for babies to pre-schoolers with parents
KindagymActivity sessions for babies to pre-schoolers

Commercial information providers

Baby and Kid's MarketsInfo for buyers and sellers of pre-loved baby and kids items
Kid SpotInformation (eg songs, names, recipes) and links
Our Little TreasureActivities and advice
The Parent Institute(US) Resources for parents (eg on learning to read)