Resources for families


There are many community services available to support parents and families in the complex role they play in raising and caring for children.

  
Supporting your child's transition to preschool

Find resources and tips to help you support your child to start preschool and thrive.

Preschool Pathways Program

Child and Family CentresYou can get help and advice to support your child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.
Centres are located in Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and West Belconnen.

Child and Family Centres brochure 2025
Continence Health AustraliaContinence Health Australia promotes bladder, bowel and pelvic floor health. The site has useful resources for families and educators supporting children with toilet training.
Raising Children NetworkAustralian Parenting Website — Information to help parents and carers keep their children healthy and developing well. Find resources on baby development, health, nutrition, play, safety & sleep.
Free three year old preschool

ACT based families may be able to access up to 300 hours a year of free preschool for 3 year old children. The program is being delivered by over 140 early childhood education and care services across Canberra. Programs may be delivered either 6 hours per week over 50 weeks, or 7.5 hours per week over 40 weeks

Early Childhood Australia (ECA)

ECA is a non-profit organisation that promotes and works towards what is best for children and the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. ECA's vision is that every young child is thriving and learning.

Children's health and nutrition

Separation anxiety

Sleep

Australian Literacy Educator's Association (ALEA)Little People's Literacy Learning is a series of modules to support parents and carers with activities that can be shared with children. The activities have been designed with an emphasis on learning through collaborative play and shared discovery.