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Tasmania services

 
Tasmania
 

Have you just had a new baby? These services may help:

The Parenting Line
The Parenting Line is a telephone information service for parents and carers that is available at any time to assist parents with stressful parenting issues and concerns. 

1300 808 178 (cost of a local call)
24 hours, 7 days

Child Health Centres
Family and Child Health nurses provide counselling, support and health / practical parenting information for families and growth / development assessments for children. They also offer women screening for postnatal depression and provide counselling, support and referral as necessary. Search the Tasmanian Government Services Directory for information regarding your local Family and Child Health Nurse.

Are you finding parenting harder than you thought? These services may help

Parenting Centres
Parenting Centres offer more intensive support for families experiencing difficulties with children 0-5 years of age.  Parenting Centres are a day service and consultations with social workers, psychologists and child health nurses are available.

Do you need to find care for your child? These services may help

Family Day Care
Family day care is a quality home-based childcare service that's been actively helping Australian families for over 30 years. Family day care caters for young babies through to pre-teens and can offer care during standard hours, before/after school, during school holidays and, in some circumstances, overnight and weekends. The Tasmanian Government can provide further information about the Child Care Benefit and locations of Family Day Care in your area or call the:

Family Day Care Hotline
1800 621 218 (freecall)
8.30 am - 7 pm Monday – Thursday
8.30 am - 5 pm Friday 

Long Day Care
Long Day Care provides Centre based quality Child Care, which generally operates for at least 40 hours per week, 48 weeks per year.  Centre based care usually caters for children aged from birth to 5 years and nurtures and encourages all aspects of your child’s development. The Tasmanian Government can provide further information about the Child Care Benefit and locations of Centre Based Long Day Care in your area or call the:

Child Care Access Hotline

1800 670 305 (freecall)
1800 639 327 (TTY Service – hearing/speech impaired)
8 am – 9 pm Monday – Friday

Occasional Care
Occasional care is a unique child care service that supports families by providing flexible care for children from birth to school age. Families can access occasional care regularly or irregularly. Occasional care allows the flexibility to leave children in an early childhood learning environment to socialise and interact with other children. For more information about the Child Care Benefit and Centre Based Long Day Care in your area contact the:
 
Child Care Access Hotline

1800 670 305 (freecall)
1800 639 327 (TTY Service – hearing/speech impaired)
8.00am – 9.00pm
Monday – Friday

Out of School Hours Care
Provides services to cater for the needs of primary school aged children and their families before school, after school, during non-teaching days and during school holidays. Programs are generally provided within school facilities.
 
For more information contact your local primary school or the:
 
Child Care Access Hotline
1800 670 305 (freecall)
8am - 9pm, Monday - Friday
1800 639 327 (TTY Service - Hearing/Speech impaired)

How do I find out about playgroups?

Playgroups are a great way for small children to practise the fine art of getting along with others and to try new ways to play. They’re good for parents too, with lots of support and social contact in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

For more information contact the Playgroup Association of Tasmania on (03) 6228 0925.


Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Kindergarten programs are available to children who have turned 4 by the 1st January the year in which they start. Kindergarten programs are offered for the equivalent of 10 hours per week. Kindergarten programs focus on learning and socialising skills to help prepare your child for school.

The Tasmanian Department of Education has more information about kindergartens in your area.  

Are things worrying you at home and you want someone to talk to? These services may help:

Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia provides a range of support services to couples, individuals and families including relationship counselling, mediation, family violence intervention and support for problem gambling.

1300 364 277 (cost of a local call)

Does someone in your family have special needs?

Disability Services

The Disability Services program is made up of several teams that focus on delivering a range of services for people with a disability, their families and carer’s including information and education, respite, short term support, day options, residential and service coordination.

Are you looking for a directory of parenting services in your state? This service may help:

Infoxchange Service Seeker
The Infoxchange Service Seeker contains updated details on government and non-government services and agencies around Australia.

 
  • Last reviewed17-05-2006