Useful Websites

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Cancer and Cancer Screening

Child Protection

Child Protection - Indigenous

The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) -
http://www.snaicc.asn.au/publications/default_news_resources.cfm?loadref=7
SNAICC is the national non-government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Publications page includes full text of 'Through Young Black Eyes' Community workers handbook, Community workers guide and Parents guide.

Child Protection - Internet Safety

Cyber Smart Kids (Aust Broadcasting Authority)
- http://www.cybersmartkids.com.au/
Young persons guide to safe surfing the Internet. Includes tips for parents and online resources for teachers.

Internet Safety (Aust Child Protection Clearinghouse)
- http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/resources/internetsafety.html
Information on a selection of sites covering Internet safety issues and guidelines for parents of children and young people.

Children

Commission for Children and Young People - http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/index.html
CCYP promotes and protects the rights, interests and well-being of all Queensland children to age 18 years. Site includes info about the Commission, its work and its publications including Strategic Plan 2001-05 and newsletter 'Kids Issues'.

Kids Help Line - http://www.kidshelponline.com.au/
National counselling service for young people aged 5 to 18 years. It is free, anonymous and confidential. Callers can chat to a counsellor online or by phone.

Children - Early Childhood

Children - Primary

Headroom - http://www.headroom.net.au/
Interactive site aiming to inform young people, their caregivers and service providers about positive mental health. It provides information for young people aged 12 -18 in the Lounge, for 6-12 year olds in the Cubby House, parents and friends in the Family Room, and service providers and professionals in the Kitchen. Funded by South Australian Government.

Teaching Sexual Health - Alberta Health and Wellness - http://www.teachingsexualhealth.ca/
Canadian site for parents, teachers and students aged 9 years and older. Includes myths and facts about sex education, sexual health policies and curriculum, factsheets, and links to other sex ed sites.

Contraceptive Methods and Family Planning

Databases

Diethylstilbestrol

Disability

Eating disorders

Easting Disorders Association - http://www.eda.org.au
The Eating Disorders Association Inc. (Qld) is a non-discriminatory, non-profit organisation, funded by the Statewide Health and Non-Government Services Unit of Queensland Health, to provide information, support and referral services for the state of Queensland, Australia. The EDA Inc (Qld) aims to improve the intervention, education and support for all people affected by eating disorders, to raise community awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of these disorders, and to work toward the prevention of eating disorders in our society.

Education

Australian Health Promoting Schools - http://www.hpsa.org.au
Health promoting schools display support for and commitment to enhancing the emotional, social, physical & moral well being of all members of their school community (WHO). Incl links to resources and Qld branch - http://www.hpsaq.org/

EdNA Online - http://www.edna.edu.au
Australian education and training resource providing online access to quality assured information, tools and services to support teaching, learning and research.