Support Services
Sometimes we all need some sort of support. Here are some websites you can access or refer to someone (after consultation with your Director) if you believe that you, a team member, child or family needs support and guidance. I will keep adding to this as I learn of more. If you know of any please feel free to message me so I can update the list.
Allied Health
1- North Shore Occupational Therapy
2- North Shore Speech Therapy (May come and do a free assessment for the whole centre? please call and confirm)
3- Lindfield Speech Pathology and Learning Centre
4- Paediatric Speech therapy (Free – good to check again though)
5- NSW/ ACT Inclusion Agency (They will come to your centre to provide strategies you can use to support children with differentiated learning needs an also help you prepare a SIP for your centre).
For Children
1- Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies
For Educators/ Families
1- Beyond Blue
2- Lifeline
Mandatory Reporting
1- Child Story (follow the decision tree to lead you to a conclusion OR report directly)
Important info:
Phone 132 111, if the suspected risk of significant harm is imminent or high.
Send an eReport if there is suspected risk of significant harm that is not imminent or high.
Good to know: Laws relating to Child protection
WWCC – Children and Young Persons Care and Protection Act 1998
Child Protection – NSW Ombudsman Act 1974
Reportable Conduct – Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Hope this helps.
~ Ru