Resources For Families
Please see below for our resources and other websites families may find useful. Hyperlinks to external sites or sources are provided for convenience only. We assume no responsibility for, nor approval of, information contained in those external sites.
General Nutrition
Eat for Health – Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013, Commonwealth of Australia: www.eatforhealth.gov.au
Healthy Kids website is a joint initiative of NSW Health, the Heart Foundation, NSW Sport and Recreation and NSW Department of Education and Communities. This site provides supportive information on promoting healthy eating for children as well as information and resources related to the Munch & Move program: www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au
Munch & Move resources:
www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-programs/munch-move-resources.aspx
Get Up & Grow resources. The Commonwealth Government have developed a comprehensive set of resources entitled Get up and Grow designed to be used in a wide range of early childhood settings by families, educators and carers.
www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-early-childhood-nutrition-resources
Go for 2&5 is an Australian Government, State and Territory health initiative, promoting the good health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. This site includes many fruit and vegetable recipes: www.gofor2and5.com.au
Nutrition Australia website: www.nutritionaustralia.org.au
Healthy Food for Families (cookbook)
Nutrition for Toddlers and Young Children
Publications on a variety of topics
The Feeding and Eating Experts: www.ellynsatter.com/
Better Health Channel: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/childcare-and-healthy-eating
Child Care Subsidy Information (CCS)
Kindy Town Narre Warren is a registered childcare provider which means that eligible families can claim the Government benefit relating to your childcare.
What is the Child Care Subsidy?
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is designed to help make early learning and childcare more accessible for a large number of Australian families. Child Care Subsidy will generally be paid directly to your approved childcare provider/s to reduce the fees you pay.
Childcare Subsidy Calculator
www.education.gov.au/child-care-package-families
Centrelink
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy
KindyTown Narre Warren
Phone: 03 8725 0899
559 - 561 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, Victoria