Parent library.

A curated list of external resources we've found genuinely helpful for families navigating the early years. We add to this list as we find new things worth recommending.

Key Eikoh resources for parents

• What age is childcare for? - age groups across our 4 centres, minimum age, when children move between rooms
• The Early Years Learning Framework explained - the curriculum framework that shapes early childhood education in Australia
• Childcare fees calculator - estimate the gap fee you'll pay after Child Care Subsidy
• Child Care Subsidy explained - how CCS works, 2026-27 rates, and how to claim
• How to confirm your childcare enrolment in Centrelink - the 28-day rule and the myGov steps

Government services

• Services Australia: Child Care Subsidy - the official source for CCS information and applications
• myGov - for accessing your Centrelink account, Medicare and ATO
• Starting Blocks - the Australian Government's information service for parents on early childhood education and care
• Department of Education: Early Childhood - policy, frameworks, and reform information
• ACECQA - the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority, our regulator
• NSW Department of Education: Early Childhood Education - state-level regulator

Health, breastfeeding and parenting support

• Australian Breastfeeding Association - peak breastfeeding information and support service. Helpline 1800 686 268
• Pregnancy, Birth and Baby - free 24/7 phone helpline 1800 882 436 staffed by maternal child health nurses
• Raising Children Network - Australia's leading parenting website, evidence-based content from newborn to teens
• Tresillian - early parenting and family support, including the 24/7 parent helpline 1300 272 736
• Karitane - early parenting support, including a careline on 1300 227 464
• Parent Line NSW - parenting support and information
• Beyond Blue: family wellbeing - mental health for parents and families

Healthy eating and physical activity

• Munch & Move - NSW Health initiative supporting healthy development of children birth to 5
• Eat for Health - Australian Dietary Guidelines
• Healthy Kids NSW - tools and resources for healthy eating and physical activity
• Australian Dental Association: Dental care for kids

Allergies, immunisation and safe sleeping

• Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia - food allergy awareness and support
• ASCIA - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
• Australian Immunisation Handbook - the official schedule and supporting evidence
• Red Nose: Safe Sleeping - the standards we follow in our infant rooms
• Cancer Council: Sun Safety
• Sydney Children's Hospitals Network: fact sheets - on common childhood illnesses and conditions
• Health Direct - 24/7 health advice line 1800 022 222

Child safety and protection

• Australian Childhood Foundation - child safety and trauma-informed care
• NSW Children's Guardian - the regulator overseeing child-related work and out-of-home care in NSW
• NAPCAN - National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
• NSW Centre for Road Safety: child safety
• Product Safety Australia

Inclusion and additional needs

• NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency - supports services to include children with additional needs
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Early Start Early Childhood Australia - resources for children with developmental delay or disability

School transition and starting school

• Starting Big School Resource - a 2 MB PDF covering what to expect
• NSW Government: Primary schools
• NSW Department of Education: Going to school

Multilingual and culturally diverse families

• Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) - free interpreter service, 131 450
• Early Childhood Resource Hub - multilingual parent resources

Specific topics we're asked about

• Biting: when children bite - a 3 MB PDF resource for parents and educators
• Biting in child care: a sensitive issue - a 1 MB PDF guide
• Healthy lunchboxes - PDF guide on packing lunchboxes for the preschool centres
• Raising Children: Toilet training guide
• Staying Healthy - the NHMRC's 5th edition guide on preventing infectious diseases in early childhood

Eikoh blog posts

We've also written a number of practical blog posts on early childhood topics covering school readiness, sensory play, intentional teaching, the difference between preschool, kindergarten and daycare, and more.

External links are provided for information only. Eikoh Seminar Australia does not endorse the views or services of third-party websites. Please consult your child's doctor or a registered health professional before acting on health-related information.