Families and Communities
Families
- 20 hours free
- Find out how to get up to 20 hours a week free early childhood education for 3 and 4 year olds.
- http://www.teamup.co.nz/earlyyears/about/20+Hours+Free/default.htm
- Source: Ministry of Education (NZ Govt)
- Childcare and education
- Get advice and information on babysitting, leaving children with other people and early childhood education.
- http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/info-for-families/familyweb/raising-children/childcare-and-education.html
- Source: Ministry of Social Development (NZ Govt)
- Childcare rebates
- How to claim money back for childcare expenses.
- http://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax-individual/end-year/dch-rebates/
- Source: Inland Revenue Department (NZ Govt)
- Early childhood centre search
- Search for an early childhood education centre near you.
- http://www.teamup.co.nz/earlyyears/about/ECE_Listing/default.htm
- Source: Ministry of Education (NZ Govt)
- Education Review Office reports
- Get a report on the quality of an early childhood education centre.
- http://www.ero.govt.nz/ero/publishing.nsf/Content/Reports
- Source: Education Review Office (NZ Govt)
- Active children
- Ideas for getting children of all ages active.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/education
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Activator Online
- Use the Activator to find fun ways to push play for 30 minutes a day.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/pushplay/activator/activator-online
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
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Activity square
- Follow the square to find activities that suit your children and you.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/getting-active/push-play-parents/activity-square
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Child safe products
- How to choose products that are safe for your child.
- http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/productsafety/consumerinfo/index.html
- Source: Ministry of Consumer Affairs (NZ Govt)
- Healthline including Well Child advice - 0800 611 116
- Phone for advice on your child's health 24 hours a day.
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/healthline
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Immunisation email reminders
- Sign up for reminder emails when your child's immunisation is due.
- http://www.immune.org.nz/?t=602
- Source: Immunisation Advisory Centre (NZ Govt)
- Meningococcal disease and immunisation
- Find out about meningococcal disease, how to protect your child and about the vaccine used.
- http://www.immunise.moh.govt.nz/
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Child abuse
- How to spot the signs of child abuse and what to do.
- http://www.cyf.govt.nz/SuspectAbuse.htm
- Source: Child, Youth and Family (NZ Govt)
- Pregnancy
- Get a booklet on being pregnant, labour and birth and on how to choose the professional who will co-ordinate care for your birth.
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/ea6005dc347e7bd44c2566a40079ae6f/e5080744218c9420cc2569b9007f1a93?OpenDocument
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Pregnancy and eating healthy
- All about healthy eating during pregnancy with information on serving sizes, foods, folic acid, cravings … and more.
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/C0B21A1332FFCB5ACC2570760017A4A6
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
