Child Services in Whitsunday
What Is This?
Child Services provide support for children and families, aiming to ensure the health, safety, well-being, and development of children. These services offer a range of assistance inclusive of playgroups and childcare, general support services for families such as parenting information and counselling, as well as agencies who provide assistance regarding child protection, foster care, and family support programs.
How Is It Funded?
Child Services are primarily funded by government allocations, with additional support from non-profit organisations, grants, community fundraising and fee for service. How much does it cost? Childcare is subsidised through the government as Child Care Subsidy which is paid to providers who pass it on to families as a fee reduction. Most other services are low or no cost to individuals, however, some require a referral for supports from and to relevant organisation and schools.
How To Access?
Individuals can access services for children through direct contact with service providers, referrals from schools, healthcare providers, or community organisations, and by visiting government agencies or online platforms dedicated to child and family welfare.
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Play Groups & Childcare
Bowen/Collinsville Family Day Care
Bowen Collinsville Family Daycare Association IncChild-care - experienced and qualified educators actively engaging children in homely learning environments.
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Proserpine Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart Early LearningOur child care centre caters to the needs of children ranging from six weeks to school age and also offers before and after school care facilities, with vacation care available during school holidays for children aged 5-12 years. We aim to be an inclusive centre and welcome all new families.
Proserpine
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Play Groups & Childcare
54 Reasons - Bowen
54 ReasonsFree supported playgroup for children 0-5 years and their caregivers. Play2Learn is an early learning program where we work together to support your child to develop, learn and thrive through play. All welcome, no bookings required and no cost involved. Please follow us on Facebook at Play2Learn Bowen/Collinsville for up-to-date session details.
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Bowen And District Child Care Association
Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your children where they can develop their self-esteem, trust in others, love for diversity and overall well-being.
Bowen
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Child Protection Services
Bowen Child Safety Service Centre
Department Of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child SafetyChild safety service centres provide support and a range of services to children, young people, families and carers to ensure children's safety and wellbeing and to prevent children from being harmed.
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
General Communication & Information
Community & Neighbourhood Centres
General Community Facilities
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
General Cultural Groups
Community Information & Referral Services
Bowen Community Centre
Neighbourhood Centre - BowenThe Bowen Community Council Inc operates within a community development framework and has adopted the social justice principles of participation, rights, access and equity.
Bowen
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Bravehearts Foundation Limited - Bowen
Bravehearts Foundation LimitedBravehearts’ child sexual abuse counselling is provided by psychologists, social workers and counsellors who specialise in assisting children, young people and families to work through the trauma they have experienced, using evidence-based interventions and best practice.
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
C&K Whitsunday Community Kindergarten
The Creche And Kindergarten AssociationC&K (The Creche and Kindergarten Association) is regarded as one of Australia's leading providers of childcare and kindergarten.
Cannonvale
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
State (Primary and High Schools)
General Recreation and Leisure
Child Youth & Family Health
Camp Quality Queensland
Camp QualityOur Purpose is to give kids impacted by cancer the chance to be kids again in a safe, fun and supportive environment. We do this through positively changing a child’s cancer experience, with entertaining, play-based education and recreational camps and retreats that strengthen the mental wellbeing and improve the quality of life of children and their family.
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Play Groups & Childcare
Cooinda Family Centre
Cooinda Family Centre has been operating in Bowen for over 30 years, since 1992, we run playgroups and parenting groups as well as the Drop-In Baby clinic in partnership with the Bowen Hospital weekly. We are also a registered Early Years Place with the Department of Education. Our operating hours are from 9am to 3 pm during weekdays.
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Goodstart Early Day Care Centre
Goodstart Early LearningWe are Goodstart Bowen and our enthusiastic and vibrant educators will offer your family a safe and nurturing environment that you will feel comfortable bringing your children to be a part of.
Bowen
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Bowen
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Magic Coat for Kids Pty Ltd
A social/emotional wellbeing program, designed for young children and their primary carers to learn preventative mental health strategies together. Based on the analogy of putting on an imaginary coat with memorable characters inside the pockets, representing various strategies children can use to take control & responsibility for their own world & to create positive relationships with others.
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Child Protection Services
Mount Isa-Gulf Child Safety Service Centre
Department Of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child SafetyChild safety service centres provide support and a range of services to children, young people, families and carers to ensure children's safety and wellbeing and to prevent children from being harmed.
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Child Protection Services
Office Of The Public Guardian
The OPG administers the Community Visitor Program for children and young people which plays an important role in supporting children and young people in the child protection system.
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Play Groups & Childcare
Play2Learn - 54 Reasons - Bowen
Play2Learn - 54 ReasonsJoin us for FREE playgroup!! Monday: 9:00am-11:00am Darcy Munro Park, Collinsville Tuesday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Hansen Park, Bowen Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am Queens Beach Park, Bowen Thursday: 9:00am - 11:00am Hansen Park, Bowen Healthy morning tea provided, NO Cost Involved All families with children aged 0-5 Welcome no booking required
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Play2Learn - 54 Reasons
Join us for FREE playgroup!! Monday: 9:00am-11:00am Darcy Munro Park, Collinsville Tuesday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Hansen Park, Bowen Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am Queens Beach Park, Bowen Thursday: 9:00am - 11:00am Hansen Park, Bowen Healthy morning tea provided, NO Cost Involved All families with children aged 0-5 Welcome NO booking required
Bowen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Proserpine C&K Kindergarten
The Creche And Kindergarten AssociationC&K Proserpine is a newly established kindergarten that opened in 2012. We are co-located on the grounds of the Proserpine State School allowing a partnership with the school that gives us access to school grounds and resources.
Proserpine
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Community Information & Referral Services
Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre
Whitsunday Community Services IncWhitsunday Family Support provides a Family Support Worker who aims to strengthen families by providing assistance and support to people before problems become insurmountable. Emphasis is placed on prevention and early intervention in alleviating family tension and breakdown. Available services include: * Parenting/Child Management Skills * Living Skills * Advocacy * Mediation * Counselling ...
Cannonvale
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Child Protection Services
Special Education Programs
ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is the leading national not-for-profit organisation working to protect children from the effects of violence and bullying.