チルドレンズ・サービス・ガイド - North Sydney Council

チルドレンズ・サービス・ガイド
Japanese Translation
目次
ノースシドニーカウンシル ................................................................................................................ 4
保育センターの選択 .......................................................................................................................... 5
経済的な支援 ....................................................................................................................................... 6
ロング・デイ・ケア ................................................................................................................................ 7
プリスクール ....................................................................................................................................... 12
ファミリー・デイ・ケア ....................................................................................................................... 14
オケージョナル・ケア ....................................................................................................................... 15
始業前・放課後の保育................................................................................................................... 16
学校の休日期間中のケア ............................................................................................................ 18
プレイグループ .................................................................................................................................. 19
特別なニーズに対応したプレイグループ ........................................................................... 20
子供&家族向け保健サービス ..................................................................................................... 22
予防接種 ......................................................................................................................................... 22
ファミリー･サポート・サービス...................................................................................................... 23
特別な支援を必要とする子供向けサービス ......................................................................... 26
図書館&情報サービス ................................................................................................................... 31
レクリエーション&レジャー ............................................................................................................ 32
訪問先 .............................................................................................................................................. 32
イベント............................................................................................................................................. 33
苦情の申し立て ................................................................................................................................ 36
その他のカウンシル........................................................................................................................ 37
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ノースシドニー
児童サービスセンター
ノースシドニー児童サービスガイドは、5歳以下のお子様をお持ちの保護者を対象
とする、保育、就学前教育、遊び場、他の役立つ情報を記載した総合的なガイドで
す。オンラインで確認できるほか、顧客サービスセンターでは英語、日本語、韓国
語、中国版を入手することができます。
印刷時には、情報が信頼できる正確なものであるよう最善の努力を払っております
が、ご自身で内容を確認するなることをお勧めします。
特定のサービスまたは機関に関する情報が含まれていますが、ノースシドニー市
役所がそれらのサービスや機関を推奨しているということではありません。
地元のサービス、イベント、活動に関する総合情報は、LINCS オンライン・コミュニ
ティ・ディレクトリで確認してください。コミュニティ・ディレクトリでは、位置マップ、ウ
ェブサイトへのリンク、Ｅメールアドレスを提供しています。
www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/communitydirectory。
間違いや情報の変更に気付いた場合、以下のコミュニティの情報担当者までご連
絡ください。電話番号 9936 8100 またはウェブサイト
[email protected]。
市役所ではこの出版物に対するご意見、他の情報に関するご提案も喜んでお受け
しています。ご要望に応じて、大型の印刷版も用意いたします。
Edited by Anna Warren
Community Information Officer
North Sydney Council
May 2015
NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL
ADDRESS: 200 MILLER STREET, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060
PO BOX 12, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
PHONE:
(02) 9936 8100
FAX:
(02) 9936 8177
TTY:
(02) 9936 8447
EMAIL:
[email protected]
WEBSITE: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au
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翻訳が必要な場合
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ノースシドニーカウンシル
一般的なお問い合わせ:
Phone: 9936 8100
200 Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au
Customer Service Hours:
9am to 5pm
す。
www.northsydney.nsw.gov/community
directory。
入り口スロープ、エレベーター、ヒアリ
ング・ループ、障害者用のトイレや駐車
場、おむつ交換施設あり。
議員
ノースシドニーには選挙で選ばれた市
長と4つの区から選出された12人の議
員がいます。議員は主要な政策や決
定に責任を有し、カウンシルの運営部
門が実行に移します。
時間: カウンシルの会合は毎週月曜
夕方に開催されます。
自転車道
通勤者、家族、経験の浅い人また利用
頻度の少ない人のための自転車道。
Brightmore Reserve (Cammeray)に3～
10歳を対象にした教育目的の自転車
道があります。詳細・リンクはウェブサ
イトをご参照してください。
公園と遊び場
市役所では遊び場付きの公園を30カ
所以上維持しています。従来のブラン
コやクライミング施設から、最先端のカ
スタム設計の遊び場もあります。オン
ラインのコミュニティ・ディレクトリで詳し
い情報をご覧ください。
ブッシュケア
ノースシドニーの野生のブッシュランド
を維持管理。学校の休日期間中期は
子供向けの活動も開催しています。詳
細はウェブサイトご参照、またはブッシ
ュケア・コーディネーターまでお問い合
わせください。
会場の貸し出し
市役所には、子供の誕生日パーティー
やイベントに適した各種のファンクショ
ンルームがあります。会場に関する情
報と料金は、電話番号9936 8200ある
いは、ウェブサイトでご覧ください。
LINCS コミュニティ・ディレクトリ
(LINCS Community Directory)
オンラインのコミュニティ・ディレクトリを
使用すると、お住まいの地域のサービ
スや活動の詳細情報を素早く効果的
に確認できます。これには、数多くの
サービスの位置マップ、ウェブサイトへ
のリンク、Ｅメールアドレスが含まれて
います。ノースシドニー市役所の顧客
サービスセンターとスタントン図書館で、
公共のアクセスポイントを利用できま
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ファミリー・デイ・ケア
電話: 9922 4020
14ページをご参照してください。
プリシンクト
地元のコミュニティメンバーによる委員
会が地域の重要な問題について協議
し、カウンシルに提案やアイデア、意見
を提供します。
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保育センターの選択
多様な家族のニーズに対応した数多くの保育サービスが利用可能です。本ガイド
では各セクションのはじめに、各保育サービスについて簡単に説明しています。す
べての保育サービスは、1998年児童青少年(注意と保護)法(Children & Young
Persons (Care and Protection) Act, 1998)に定められるとおり、子供のために安
全で適切な保育と教育的環境を提供するものでなければなりません。スタッフの資
格や子供一人当たりのスタッフの人数、建物の面積や設備に関する物理的な要件
や安全衛生に加え、管理上の要件などが規定されています。
保育センターを選択する際のポイント
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いつでもお子さんに会いに行いくことを歓迎されますか？
お子さんは歓迎されていると感じていますか？
家族の活動への参加は奨励されていますか？
センターと家庭との間で情報は共有されていますか？
センターの理念はあなたの考え方や価値観に合致していますか？
センターでの毎日の活動に計画されたプログラムは含まれますか？
センターのプログラムについてスタッフに意見を述べることを奨励されていま
すか？
• お子さんはセンターの活動内容に興味を持っていますか？
• あなたやお子さんはセンターに満足していますか？
皆様とお子様のニーズに合うサービスを選択する際にアドバイスが必要な方は、
Australian Children’s Education および Care Quality Authorityまでお問い合わせ
ください。電話番号1300 422 327 あるいはウェブサイト
[email protected]をご覧ください。ウェブサイト:
www.acecqa.gov.au。
子様と家族向けの情報ライン
Phone: 02 8571 9783;
Level 3, 215 Euston Rd, Alexandria NSW
Web: www.gowrie-sydney.com.au
サービスの概要：ニューサウスウェールズ州
全域のご家族と専門家に情報を提供する無
料の電話情報と照会サービス。
Mail to: Office of Early Childhood
Education and Child Care, PO Box 9880,
Canberra City ACT 2601
Web: www.mychild.gov.au
サービス内容：保育サービス、空き状況、保
育の種類、品質の高いサービスの選択に関
する情報。
保育サービスの利用に関するホットライン
Phone: 1800 670 305
その他の参考ウェブサイト
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www.careforkids.com.au
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経済的な支援
児童保育給付(Child Care Benefit)は、ロング・デイ・ケア、ファミリー・デイ・ケア、オケージョナル・
ケア、始業前・放課後の保育、学校の休日期間の保育、レジスタード・ケアについて、費用を支援
します。給付金は保育サービスの運営業者に直接支払われ、費用負担を軽減します。
受給額は所得や資産、認可された保育サービスを利用している子供の数に基づいて決定されま
す。
あなたが子供を持つ親または保護者である場合、他の給付金の対象となる場合があります。詳
細については、センターリンク(Centerlink)のファミリー・アシスタンス・オフィス(Family Assistance
Office)に電話(13 61 50)するか、www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/families をご参照して
ください。また、保育サービスの運営業者にお問い合わせください。
Child Support Agency
Phone: 131 272 (general enquiries)
Level 30, 130 George St, Parramatta 2150
Web: www.csa.gov.au
Service Description: Acts as a collection
agency for child maintenance payments.
Administers the Child Support Scheme
and helps separated parents take
responsibility for the financial support of
their children.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:45pm
Fees: None
Family Assistance Office
Chatswood
Phone: 13 6150 (Hotline)
56 - 64 Archer St, Chatswood 2067
Service Description: One-stop shop for
Australian families eligible for
Commonwealth Government family
assistance payments.
Hours: 8am - 5pm
Medicare
Phone: 13 6150
Medicare, Shop P40, Gr Fl, North Point
Plaza, 100 Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Web: www.familyassist.gov.au
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Service Description: Assists with
Medicare claims and enquiries
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
Disability Access: Yes (Level access
from street)
SMILE Foundation’s Family
Relief Program
Phone: 02 9819 1000
Mail to: C/o Variety Children’s Charity,
Locked Bag 2468, St Leonards 1590
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.smilefoundation.com.au
Service Description: Charity designed to
improve the quality of life of children with a
rare disease or condition. Provides
financial assistance and case
management services to affected families
an d supports research relating to rare
childhood medical conditions. Offers
financial grants to families whose children
suffer from rare diseases. The grants are
administered through the Social Work
Departments of Children’s Hospitals and
Healthcare Professionals throughout
Australia.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Fees: None
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ロング・デイ・ケア
ロング・デイ・ケア・センターは、フルタイムまたはパートタイムの保育サービスを提供します。主
に勤務または通学している親を持つ0～5歳の子供が対象です。センターは最低年間48週間、週
日１日当たり最低8時間連続の利用が可能で、それぞれの子供に適した柔軟かつ高水準の保育
サービスに加え、楽しみながら発育を支えるプログラムや教育的なプログラムを提供しています。
また、一部のセンターでは3～5歳の子供向けにプリスクール・プログラムを実施しています。連邦
児童給付金(Commonwealth Childcare Benefit)の対象となるため、ロング・デイ・ケアのセンタ
ーは、保育の質向上と許認可システム(Quality Improvement and Accreditation System)への
参加が求められています。
Alouette Childcare Centre
Phone: 1300 771 770
3 Rodborough Ave, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.alouette.com.au
Service Description: Long day care
centre, catering for 0 to 6 years.
Hours: 7:30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Registration $50. Daily fee: $120 (0
- 2 years), $108 (2 - 5 years).
Disability Access: Yes (Please call to
discuss your access needs.)
Atchison Cottage
Phone: 9439 5359
92-96 Atchison St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.atchisoncottage.com.au
Service Description: Regulated 65-place
long day care centre. Open 50 weeks of
the year. Educational program and school
transition program provided. All meals
provided. Extra curricular activities include
learning Italian, music and movement and
children's health programs by Mightly
Mites.
Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee: 0 - 3 years: $145. 3 - 6
years: $135. Childcare Benefit and
childcare rebate available.
Disability Access: Yes (Entry ramp and
accessible toilets.)
Atchison Preschool Long
Day Care
Phone: 9437 3846
98 Atchison St, Crows Nest 2065
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Email: [email protected]
Web: www.atchisonpreschool.com.au
Service Description: Regulated,
29-place long day care centre. Open 50
weeks per year. Educational and school
transition program provided. All meals
provided. Extra curricular activities include
learning French, sports and health
programs.
Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee: 2 - 3 years: $145. 3 - 6
years: $135. Childcare Benefit available
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp and
accessible toilets. Please call to discuss
your access requirements.)
Cammeray Children's Centre
Phone: 9955 4244
Kendall Community Centre, Warwick Ave,
Green Park, Cammeray 2062
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: This
community-based centre set in the
grounds of Green Park offers a long day
service for children under 6 years.
Children's learning and development is
supported through an
interest-basedcurriculum which includes a
variety of art, music, numeracy, literacy
and sensory experiences. Contact staff for
more information or pop in for a visit
between 10:00am and 11:00am, Tuesday
to Friday.
Hours: Open 8am to 4pm Tues - Fri
Fees: Under 2: $110 per day; over 2:
$100 per day
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
entry ramp and accessible toilets.)
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Crows Nest Kindergarten
Phone: 9922 3259
82 Hayberry St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.crowsnestkindergarten.com.au
Service Description: A small, established
and accredited centre providing an
enriching and comprehensive preschool
program. Long or short day program
available. Weekly dance and yoga
classes. Regular visiting speech and
occupational therapists. School readiness
program.
Hours: 8am - 5.30pm, Mon - Fri.
Preschool Program 8.45am - 2.45pm.
51 weeks per year.
Fees: Daily fee Long day $115, for shorter
day $95. Child Care Benefit available. Hot
lunch included.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements.)
FROEBEL North Sydney
Long Day Care Centre
Phone: 9929 0500
263 Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.froebel.com.au
Service Description: Licensed Long Day
Care Centre and Preschool. This is a
bilingual (English/German) centre.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri.
Fees: Nursery (6 weeks to 20 months)
and Toddler (16 to 36 months) $124,
Preschool (30 months to 6 years) $112
per day
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements)
Goodstart Learning Centre
Phone: 9929 6271
Level 3, 20 Berry St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.goodstart.org.au
Service Description: 88 place, purpose
built long day care centre. Educational
programs are carefully planned to meet
individual and group interests and needs
using the Early Years Learning
Framework and National Quality
Standards. All meals including milk and
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formulas, all nappies, wipes as well as
bed linen and hats are supplied.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily Fee's rage from $123 - $138
day. Child Care Benefit available.
Disability Access: Yes (Lifts and
accessible toilets. Call to discuss your
access requirements.)
Goodstart North Sydney
Learning Centre
Phone: 9922 5044
8 West St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.goodstart.org.au
Service Description: Regulated long day
care centre with an emphasis on providing
for individual children's interests and
needs. All meals provided. Open 52
weeks a year.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee. Childcare Benefit
available
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets and parking. Call to
discuss your requirements.)
Gumnut at Forum
Phone: 9439 3300
The Forum West, Mezzanine Level, 205
Pacific Hwy, St Leonards 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gumnutatforum.com.au
Service Description: Regulated, fully
accredited full-day, centre based care for
children aged 6weeks to 5 years.
Operates 50 weeks of the year.
Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee. Childcare Benefit
available.
Disability Access: Yes (Lifts, accessible
toilets)
Guthrie Child Care Centre
Phone: 9432 4040
25 Shirley Rd, Wollstonecraft 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.tresillian.net/tresillian-services/l
ong-day-care.html
Service Description: Community based
42-place long day care for children aged
8
0 - 5 years. Hours can be varied. Open 49
weeks per year. Accredited by the
Commonwealth Government.
Hours: 7.30am - 5.30pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee. Childcare Benefit
available.
Disability Access: Yes (Please call to
discuss your access requirements.)
Jacaranda Cottage
Phone: 9922 3439
cnr Carlow & Miller Sts,
North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jacarandacottage.com.au
Service Description: Accredited 50 place
centre. Educational program based on
children's interests. Warm friendly cottage
environment and dedicated team of staff.
Hot meals, morning and afternoon tea
provided. Assessment and rating:
Exceeding the National Quality Standard.
Hours: 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri
Fees: 0 - 2 years: $145, 2 - 3 years: $135,
3 - 5 years: $129.CCB available.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets and parking. Call to
discuss your access requirements.)
Jilly's Educational Centre
Phone: 0437 157 787
Level 1, 75 Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jillys.com.au
Service Description: Long day care
centre for children aged from 0 to school
years. Child Care Benefit and rebate
available. Open 52 weeks per year.
Closed public holidays.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Call for details, or available on
website.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, lifts, accessible toilets and parking.)
Kellys Place Childrens
Centre
Phone: 9439 5081
cnr Clarke and Hume Sts,
Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kellysplace.com.au
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Service Description: Accredited, long
daycare centrefor children aged 0 - 5
years. A community-owned non-profit
organisation. Educational program
provided. Parent management committee.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee. Childcare Benefit
available.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, accessible toilets.)
KU Greenwood Child Care
Centre
Phone: 9957 5806
Rooftop of Greenwood Plaza, 36 Blue St,
North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Award winning,
regulated long day care centre for children
aged 0 - 5 years. Open for 50 weeks a
year. Accredited by the Commonwealth
Government, exceeding NQF rating.
Sponsored by North Sydney Council.
Operates a parent committee.
Hours: 7:30am - 6pm Mon-Fri
Fees: Daily fee. CCB available.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
access requirements)
Little Sprouts Cremorne
Phone: 9909 0791
139 Holt Avenue, Cremorne 2090
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Long day care
centre for children aged 2 - 5 years. The
centre has a play based curriculum
following the Early Years Learning
Framework's learning outcomes. The
centre's curriculum gives more importance
on children's creative skills with a separate
room for music and art & craft activities.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are
provided.
Hours: 8.00am to 6.00pm
Fees: $130 per day for Toddlers, $120 per
day for Pre-schoolers
Disability Access: Yes (disabled parking,
all rooms including toilets wheelchair
accessible)
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Neutral Bay Kindergarten
Phone: 9953 1237
cnr Winnie St & Waters Rd,
Cremorne 2090
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northshorechildcare.com.au
Service Description: Fully accredited
centre at 'Exceeding the Standard' quality
rating. Comprehensive preschool program
offered with long day care hours.
Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee: 2 - 3 years $118, 3 - 5
years $109. CCB available.
Disability Access: No (Call to discuss
access requirements.)
Neutral Bay Pre-School
Phone: 9953 8547
St Augustine's Church Hall, 77 Shellcove
Rd, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Regulated, full day,
centre based care for children aged 2 - 5
years. Hours can be varied. The centre is
open for 49 weeks of the year and is
accredited. Full school readiness program
offered for 4 - 5 year olds.
Hours: 8am - 6pm Mon - Fri. Closed
public holidays
Fees: 2 - 3 years $117 per day; 3 - 5
years $109 per day. CCB avaiable.
Disability Access: Yes (Please call to
discuss access requirements)
Only About Children
Cammeray
Phone: 8968 1500
Level 2 and 3, 450-476 Miller St,
Cammeray 2062
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.onlyaboutchildren.com.au
Service Description: Long day care
centre. All meals, nappies, bottles, bed
linen and sunscreen supplied.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Call for details: Child Care Benefit
available.
Disability Access: Yes (Lifts, accessible
toilets & parking. Please call to discuss
your access requirements.)
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Only About Children
Cremorne Campus
Phone: 8968 1500
15 -19 Parraween St, Cremorne 2090
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.onlyaboutchildren.com.au
Service Description: Preschool and
Centre-based long day care.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee: Nursery $172, Toddler
$155, Junior Preschool $155, Preschool
$145.
Disability Access: Yes (Please call to
discuss your access requirements.)
Only About Children Neutral
Bay Campus
Phone: 8968 1500
11 Lindsay St, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.onlyaboutchildren.com.au
Service Description: Centre-based long
day care.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee: Nursery $175, Toddler
$175, Junior Preschool $152,
Preschool $145.
Disability Access: Yes (Please call to
discuss your access requirements.)
Only About Children North
Sydney Campus
Phone: 8968 1500
Level 1, 65 Berry St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.onlyaboutchildren.com.au
Service Description: Centre-based long
day care.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee: Nursery $160, Toddlers
$143, Preschool $135. Child Care rebate
available.
Disability Access: Yes (Lift access.
Please call to discuss your access
requirements.)
Rhonda's Cottage
Phone: 9908 2055
37 Murdoch St, Cremorne 2090
Email:rhondascottage@activekidsgroup.
com.au
Web: www.activekidsgroup.com.au
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Service Description: Regulated, full day,
centre-based care for children 0 - 5 years.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am - 6pm
Fees: $150 per day 0 - 2 years, $140 per
day 2 - 5 years
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements)
SDN Northern Suburbs
Children's Education and
Care Centre
Phone: 9955 8930
49-51 Edward St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.willowcottage.com.au
Service Description: Long day care
centre providing high quality full day care
for children aged 0-6 years.
Hours: 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri
Fees: Childcare Benefit available. Daily
fees: 0 - 2 years: $146, 2 - 3years: $123
3 - 5 years: $117
Disability Access: Yes (Entry ramp.
Please call to discuss your access
requirements)
Phone: 9955 3627
8 Rodborough Ave, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sdn.org.au
Service Description: Regulated, long day
care centre. Hours can be varied. Open
50 weeks of the year. All meals provided.
Pre-school program offered.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee applies. Childcare Benefit
available
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements.)
Willow Cottage Early
Learning Centre
St John's Child Care Centre
Phone: 9953 0286
49A Yeo St, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Accredited, centre
based care for children aged 6 weeks to 5
years. Open 51 weeks per year. The
centre provides a pre-school program for
children 3 - 5 years old.
Hours: 7.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fees: 0 - 2 years: $140. 2 - 3
years: $120. 3 - 5 years: $110.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp. Please call to discuss your access
requirements.)
Walker Street Early Learning
Centre
Phone: 8305 1900
141 Walker St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.guardianearlylearning.edu.au
Service Description: Corporate long day
care centre for children from 6 weeks to 6
years. Some places may be open to the
general public.
Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Daily fee - call for details. Childcare
Benefit available.
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プリスクール
ロング・デイ・ケア・センターと同様、プリスクールは就学前に子供がほかの子供たちと遊んだり、
学んだりする機会を提供します。センターでは一人一人の子供の能力を引き出すため、教育的
なプログラムを実施しています。通常は3～5歳の子供が対象で、学期中の授業時間に開かれ、
大体は出席回数が決まっています。プリスクールは州法に準拠して運営されます。
Cameragal Montessori
School
Phone: 9954 0344
Forsyth Park Community Centre, 2B
Montpelier St, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cameragal.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Cameragal
Montessori School offers a three year
Montessoripreprimary program for
children 3 - 6 years.
Hours: 9am - 12noon, Mon - Fri for 3 & 4
year olds. Extended hours 9am - 2.45pm,
40 weeks per year.
Fees: Call for details
Disability Access: Yes (Entry ramp,
accessible toilets. Call to discuss your
access requirements.)
Crows Nest Kindergarten
See Page 8
KU Cammeray Preschool
Phone: 9929 8985
Warwick Ave, Green Park,
Cammeray 2062
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Pre-school
education offering three or two day
enrolments. Preference is given to
children turning 4 before 31 July prior to
school entry. A KU children's services
centre. Waiting list opens at birth.
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm, Mon - Fri,
school terms only.
Fees: Daily fee applies. Call for details.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
access requirements)
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KU Grandstand Pre-school
Phone: 9955 7118
5 Figtree Lane, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Pre-school
education for children 3-5 years.
Grandstand is a 40 place centre. Children
attend two or three days a week. Children
may be placed on the waiting list from 2
years. A branch of KU Children's Services.
Closed school and public holidays.
Hours: 9am - 3pm Mon - Fri. extended
hours if required.
Fees: Fee information sent out with
waitlist applications. No additional fees
apply for extended hours.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, accessible toilets. Please call to
discuss your access requirements.)
McMahons Point Community
Preschool and Early Learning
Centre Inc
Phone: 9956 6209
McMahons Point Community Pre-school,
165 Blues Point Rd,
McMahons Point 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.mcmahonspointcommunitypres
chool.com
Service Description: Pre-school for
children aged 3 - 5 years. The centre is
open 48 weeks of the year including
school holidays, except for a 4 week
period over Christmas.
Hours: 9am - 3pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: $100 annual registration. Mon Wed $52.50, Wed - Fri $69.30
Disability Access: Yes (Level access.
Call to discuss your access requirements.)
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Northside Baptist Pre-School
Centre
Phone: 9958 6602
112 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge 2063
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.northsidebaptistpreschool.com.au
Service Description: Preschool program
catering for children aged 3-5 years old.
Children given preference in the year they
turn 5. Licensed for 40 children per day in
a 2 day or 3 day group.
Community/church based. Names
accepted on waiting list once child has
turned 2 years old.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm
Fees: Currently $44 per day. To be
advised for 2013, fees reviewed by
Committee each term
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet,
reasonable access for wheelchair)
Redlands House
Phone: 9909 3133
2 Allister St, Cremorne 2090
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.redlands.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: Pre-school for
children aged 3 - 5 years. Preparation for
attending Redlands School. Outside
school hours care is provided for children
3 - 12 years. School Holiday program is
available for children 3 - 12 years.
Extended hours care available until 6pm.
Hours: 8.30am - 2.30pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: Call for details.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements)
each day for an extra $8 and 3.45 finish
on Mon, Tues and Thurs)
Fees: $66 per day (inclusive or excursions
and not fund raising)
Disability Access: Yes (Entry ramp. Call
to discuss your access requirements.)
Uniting Care Shirley Road
Pre-School
Phone: 9439 2247
cnr Shirley Rd & Nicholson St,
Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.unitingcarechildrensservices.or
g.au/find/services/shirley_road_preschool
Service Description: Pre-school for
children aged 3 - 5 years. Closed school
and public holidays.
Hours: 9am - 3pm, Mon - Fri.
School terms.
Fees: Contact the preschool
Disability Access: Yes (Level access.
Please call to discuss your access
requirements.)
St Thomas' Preschool
Phone: 9922 2878
cnr Church & McLaren Sts,
North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.st-thomas.org.au
Service Description: 27-place christian
preschool for children aged 3 - 6 years.
Play-based educational program
incorporating school-readiness activities.
Choice of two or three day enrolments.
Hours: 9.15am - 3.15pm, Mon - Fri.
School terms only. (Optional 8.45am start
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ファミリー・デイ・ケア
ファミリー・デイ・ケアは、保育所ではなく保育者の自宅をベースとするフレキシブルな保育サービ
スです。慎重に選定された、経験豊富な保育者が自宅で最大5人の子供の面倒をみます。主に
就学前の子供を対象としていますが、始業前・放課後のサービスも利用可能です。保育者と専門
のサポートスタッフが、一人一人の子供がスキルや学習能力を伸ばせるように個別のプログラム
を実施しています。保育時間は多様ですが、通常は8amから6pmまでです。
ファミリー・デイ・ケアの枠組みによって質の高さが保証されており、保育者は全国保育認定評議
会(National Childcare Accreditation Council)の認可を受けています。また、ニューサウスウェ
ールズ州コミュニティサービス省(Department of Community Services)の定める保育サービス
に関する規制に従って運営されています。
North Sydney Council Family
Day Care
Phone: 02 9922 4020
96 Bank St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Provides care for
up to 7 children under 12yrs (4 children
under 5yrs) in the homes of carefully
selected Educators. Qualified staff,
monitor and support carers with home
visits, training and resources. Regular play
sessions are held for children and carers.
Hours: Office: 9am - 4pm, Mon - Fri.
Service operates 52 weeks a year.
Playgroups on Tuesdays & Fridays.
Fees: Daily fee. Childcare Benefit and Tax
Rebate available.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements.)
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オケージョナル・ケア
オケージョナル・ケアは、0～5歳の子供向けの短時間の保育サービスです。子供がほかの子供
たちと仲良くかかわれるよう、各種の活動を盛り込んだ発達上適切なプログラムが設定されてい
ます。利用料金は多くの場合、1時間単位です。
KidsNest – Crows Nest
Occasional care
Phone: 9436 4118
Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Pl,
Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kidsnest.org.au
Service Description: Occasional child
care for children 6 weeks to 5 years.
Hours: 8.30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri
Fees: See website or contact for
information
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, accessible parking.)
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Tresillian Family Care Centre
Phone: 9432 4000
(Office & Occasional Care)
25 Shirley Rd, Wollstonecraft 2065
Email:[email protected]
w.gov.au
Web: www.tresillian.net
Service Description: Parenting
assistance for families with children 0-3
years, who are having difficulties. Support
groups include toddler management, first
aid and post-natal depression groups.
Settling groups for mothers with babies
are held weekly. Have a day stay
program, occasional care for babies up to
14 months, and an outreach program for
assistance with feeding, settling,
depression and management. Also offers
a residential program for 0 - 2 year olds at
Willoughby.
Hours: Day Stay & Office: 9am - 5pm,
Mon - Fri. Occasional care for babies:
9.30am - 2.30pm, Wed - Fri
Fees: No fee for Day Stay. Occasional
Care has daily fee.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access
and ramp. Outreach service available.)
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始業前・放課後の保育
特に長期間デイケア施設に通っている子供が就学年齢に達した場合、就業中の保
護者は、学童保育を考慮する必要があります。待機リストがある場合も多いため、
早期に申し込むことが重要です。このサービスは、形式ばらない監督の行き届いた
雰囲気の中で、訓練を受けた職員が質の高いケアを提供しています。サービスに
よっては、専門のレクリエーション活動や、食事の提供を行うところもあります。セン
ターは、政府のガイドラインに従って運営されています。ほとんどのセンターでは、
受給資格のあるご家族に対して、保育給付金を提供しています。
KU Dem School Kids Care
Phone: 9956 8087
The Demcare Room, North Sydney
Demonstration School, cnr Pacific Hwy &
Bay Rd, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Before and after
school care with a recreational program
for primary school children during school
terms only. KU Grandstand Kids Care is
available in the afternoons for the
kindergarten students. Call for further
details.
Hours: Before School 7.30am - 9.15am,
After School 3 - 6pm
Fees: Daily morning and afternoon fee
applies. Childcare Benefit available
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets.)
Nanyima Centre
Phone: 9955 9509
Cammeray Public School, Palmer St,
Cammeray 2062
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nanyima.com.au
Service Description: Before and after
school care for children in years
kindergarten to 6. Centre is run by a
parent-managed committee.
Hours: Mon - Fri. Office: 10am - 2pm.
Before school 7.30 - 9.15am, after school
3.15 - 6pm.
Fees: Daily fee: $13 for mornings and $21
for afternoons
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Disability Access: Yes (Level access
and accessible toilets.)
Neutral Bay Creative
Activities Group
Phone: 9953 9366
Neutral Bay School, cnr Bydown & Yeo
Sts, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nbcag.com.au
Service Description: Before and after
school care for children from kindergarten
to year 6. Provides special interest
workshops and a variety of craft and
sporting activities. Service for Neutral Bay
Primary School students. To be placed on
the waiting list both the Enrolment Form
and Easy Debit Form will need to be
completed and these can be accessed via
the website.
Hours: Before School 7.30-9am. After
School 2.30 - 6pm.
Fees: Mornings: $8/session Afternoons:
$20/session
Disability Access: Yes (Level access.
Call to discuss your access requirements.)
North Sydney Community
Centre After School Care
Phone: 9922 2299
Civic Park, behind Stanton Library, 220
Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northsydneycentre.com.au
Service Description: After school care
for children aged 7 - 12 years. Activities
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include sports, grames, arts & crafts,
cooking, dance and music.
Hours: 3 - 6pm, Mon - Fri (school terms
only).
Fees: Call for details.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets and parking in Ridge St.
Call to discuss your requirements.)
For information about schools in
the North Sydney area, pick up
the “Schools in North Sydney”
brochure from Customer
Service or download the pdf file
from the website:
Redlands Out of School
Hours Care (OOSH)
www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/schools
Phone: 0413 764 443
2 Allister St, Cremorne 2090
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.redlands.nsw.edu.au
Service Description: After School Care is
for children aged 3 - 12 attending
Redlands. The vacation program is
available to children aged 3 - 12 years
attending Redlands from 8am-6pm during
school holidays. Activities include
excursions, arts, crafts and sports.
Hours: Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm
Ridge Street Kids Club
Phone: 0411 354 308
40 Ridge St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: After school care
for children 5 - 12 years attending St
Mary's Primary School. Vacation care
available as well.
Hours: After School Care 3 - 6pm, Mon Fri, Vacation Care 8am - 6pm
Fees: Daily fee. Casual and permanent
bookings available.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements)
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学校の休日期間中のケア
学校の休日期間には、プライマリースクールに通う年齢の子供のための保育プログラムを利用
できます。訓練を受けたスタッフがレクリエーション活動を中心とする高水準の保育サービスを提
供します。センターは政府のガイドラインに沿って運営されています。大半のセンターでは、有資
格の世帯は児童保育給付(Child Care Benefit)の利用が可能です。
Camp Blue
Phone: 9400 9413
Mail to: PO Box 414,
Freshwater NSW 2096
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.campblue.com.au
Service Description: School holiday
program catering for children from
Kindy to Year 9. Children participate
in fun and different activities, learn
new skills and make new friends,
taught by experienced and qualified
instructors. The program focuses on
children's social, emotional and
physical development.
The North Sydney camp is located at
128 Miller St, in the grounds of
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College.
Age range 5 - 15.
Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri during
school holidays. Minimun 2 day/week
Fees: FEES : Weekly fee $620, daily
option available $130 (minimum 2
days) CCB & CCR Accredited
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, lifts, accessible toilets)
KU North Sydney Vacation
Care
Phone: 0428 831 632
Mail to: KU Vacation Care Administration,
PO Box 134, Galston 2159
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ku.com.au
Service Description: Quality, supervised
childcare for primary school children, with
a fun and exciting program incorporating
games, excursions, sports, visiting
entertainment, art, craft and music. Up to
three centres operate during school
holidays, according to demand: Forsyth
Park, Montpelier Street Neutral Bay, for
children 5 - 12 years; North Sydney
Community Centre, behind Stanton
Library, for children 7 - 12 years and
Grandstand Kindergarten, North Sydney
Oval, for children 5 & 6 years. All centres
are nut free.
Hours: Centres open 8am - 6pm (NSW
Gazetted Public School Holidays Only)
Fees: Daily fee. Childcare Benefit &
Childcare rebate available.
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements)
Redlands Out of School
Hours Care (OOSH)
See Page 17
Ridge Street Kids Club
See Page 17
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プレイグループ
プレイグループは、 0～5歳の子供にほかの子供たちと会ったり、一緒に遊んだり、学習したりす
る機会を提供するとともに、親や監督者の交流の場となります。開催時間中、親または監督者が
子供に付き添わなければなりません。通常、小額の参加料金が必要です。
プレイグループは通常、親のボランティア組織によって運営され、連絡先が頻繁に変更されるこ
とがあります。近くのプレイグループの連絡先が見つからない場合、Playgroup Association of
NSWに電話 1300 1300 52 するか、www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw をご参照してください。ニ
ューサウスウェールズ州内のプレイグループをサポートしており、スターター･キット、情報やアド
バイス、フィールドスタッフ(特別のニーズに対応する担当者や民族的な連絡係を含む)、紹介サ
ービス、サポート・ネットワークを提供するほか、プレイグループ・ショップ製品を割引価格で販売
しています。
Playgroups
Crows Nest TAFE Play
Session
Phone: 9448 4485
1st Floor, 149 West St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/campus/Cr
owsNest/
Service Description: Play session for
children and parents. Primary focus on
enabling students to practice skills with
children and their families, while offering
an interesting program for children.
Students are involved in the planning and
organisation of each session, supervised
by teachers who are early childhood
professionals. New large outdoor area
developed in consultation with early
childhood landscape designers.
Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 12noon
and some Saturdays. Please check local
signage for term dates and Saturday
opening dates.
Fees: Session cards are available for
purchase only in either 5 session or 10
sessions. 5 session cards will cost $50 for
one child entry and $60 for 2 or more
children from the same immediate family.
10 session cards will cost $100 for one
child entry and $120 for 2 or more children
from the same immediate family. Current
5 and 10 session cards purchased before
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13th November 2015.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
lifts, accessible toilets.)
Explorers Playgroup
Phone: 9922 2299
Civic Park (behind Stanton Library), 220
Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northsydneycentre.com.au
Service Description: Provides an
opportunity for children 0 - 5 years and
their carers to meet and play together with
other families. Children must be
accompanied by a parent or carer. Indoor
and outdoor play.
Hours: 10am - 12.30pm Monday to
Thursday (Excluding School holidays)
Fees: 18 months + $10 or $100 Pass
available for 10 x sessions and get the
11th for free. 1 Child only under 18
months $5 or $50 Pass available for No.
10 sessions and get the 11th for free.
Extra children $2.50.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets and parking in Ridge St.
Call to discuss your access requirements.)
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Forsyth Park Playgroup
Phone: 0413 249 572
Forsyth Park Community Centre,
Montpelier St, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: The Playgroup
provides opportunities for children 0 - 5
years and their carers to meet together
regularly with other families. They provide
play opportunities for children and support
for parents. Children must be
accompanied by a parent or carer. New
members welcome, please feel free to
drop in on any session.
Hours: 9.30 - 11.30am, Tue or Thur
Fees: $50 for 6 months or $100 per year
+ Playgroups NSW membership fee.
Disability Access: Yes (Please call to
discuss your access requirements.)
Kirribilli Neighbourhood
Centre Playgroup
Phone: 9922 4428
Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16-18
Fitzroy St, Kirribilli 2061
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kirribilli.org.au
Service Description: Playgroups for
children aged 0-5 years and their families
to meet, play and explore with others.
Children must be accompanied by a
parent/carer at all times. In the event of
poor weather the group does not meet.
Visitors are welcome to use the toys at
other times - ask at front office.
Hours: 9.30am - 12noon, Mon, Wed & Fri
Fees: Gold donation per child
Disability Access: Yes (Use Bligh St
entrance. Ground floor has level access.
Scalamobil, accessible toilet.)
move, story), with morning tea for the
adults.
Hours: 9.30 - 11.30, Fridays, fortnightly
during school terms
Fees: $2/week per child to $5 maximum
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, Toilets)
Special Interest Playgroups
Armenian Relief Society
Playgroup
Phone: 9411 7694
Armenian Relief Society, 259 Penshurst
St, Willoughby 2068
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Organised by the
Armenian Relief Society. Playgroup for
children from 0 to 5 years of age.
Hours: Tues 10am - 12pm
Fees: Under 6 mths free, 6-12 mths: $3, 1
- 5 yrs: $5, 2 children from same family
total: $8.
Disability Access: Yes
Church by The Bridge
Phone: 8920 9817
St John the Baptist Church, cnr Broughton
& Bligh Sts, Kirribilli 2061
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cbtb.org.au
Service Description: Anglican church.
Creche and Kid's Church at Saturday
5.30pm service and Sunday 9.45am
service. Playgroup for 0 - 5 year olds on
Thursdays. Bible study groups midweek call for details. Visit the website for details
of other services.
Hours: Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
entry ramp.)
Tom's Playtime
Phone: 8908 4800
Cottage Hall, St Thomas' Anglican
Church, Cnr Church and McLaren Sts,
North Sydney 2060
Web: st-thomas.org.au
Service Description: Provides a fun and
relaxed time for children who are not yet
at school, their parents and carers.
Includes "Junior Jivers" (sing, dance,
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Lower North Shore Multiple
Birth Association
Phone: 9294 6357
Mail to: PO Box 717, Chatswood 2057
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lnsmba.amba.org.au
Service Description: Provides a means
of communication and support for families
of multiple birth children. Newsletter, hire
service, info nights, social gatherings and
playgroups.
Hours: Playgroup held weekly, Warners
Park Centre, Wednesdays 9.30am –
12noon.
Fees: $45 per year
Disability Access: Yes
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子供・家族向け保健サービス
乳幼児や家族向けの保健センターは、食事や行動、日常のケア、サポート・グループ、教育、成
長と発達に関する定期健診、問題の早期発見や照会、その他の子供向けサービスに関する情
報など親や保護者向けの広範なサポートを提供しています。0～5歳の子供は無料でこれらのサ
ービスを受けることができます。紹介状は不要ですが、電話予約の必要があります。
Early Childhood Health
Services
Cremorne Early Childhood
Health Centre
Phone: 9953 7042
108 Parraween St, Cremorne 2090
Service Description: Support with
parenting children 0 - 5 years, including
feeding and behaviour. Provides parent
groups for support and education, regular
growth and development checks, early
detection of problems, and information
regarding other children's services.
Hours: Call for appointment times
Fees: None for medicare card holders
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets and parking.)
Crows Nest Early Childhood
Health Centre
Phone: 9438 3019
Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Pl,
Crows Nest 2065
Service Description: Please see
description above for the Cremorne Early
Childhood Health Centre
Hours: Call for appointment times
Fees: Free
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, lifts, accessible toilets & parking.)
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Immunisation
Immunisation is a simple, safe and
effective way of protecting your child
from potentially life threatening
diseases. These diseases can spread
rapidly from child to child and within
the community. If children remain
unprotected, serious outbreaks can
occur.
North Sydney
Immunisation Clinic
Immunisation Hotline: 02 9936 8198
Phone: 02 9936 8100
Ros Crichton Pavilion until Nov 2015, then
Hutley Hall, 200 Miller St, North Sydney
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/
immunisation
Service Description: North Sydney
Council provides a free monthly
immunisation service for children aged 0 5 years. The clinic provides efficient,
reliable and caring immunisation,
administered by experienced, fully
accredited nurses.The clinic is a "drop-in"
service, ie. There is no need to book.
Please bring your baby’s Blue Book or
Baby Record Book and Medicare card.
There is a play area for children in the Hall
and the nurses will attend to you in the
order you arrive.
Hours: 2nd Wed each month, 9.30 - 11.30am.
Fees: Free
Disability Access: Yes (Access ramp,
accessible parking and toilets)
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Australian Breastfeeding
Association - Lower North
Shore Group
Phone: 9029 4351
Meets at Naremburn Community Centre,
7 - 9 Central St, Naremburn 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Service Description: Leading source of
breastfeeding information and support.
24-hour helpline and email counselling.
LNS Group meets monthly. Children,
infants and family members are welcome.
Trained breastfeeding cousellor attends
each meeting and can provide
counselling. Breast pump hire service with
50% reduced rates for members. Also
holds antenatal classes.
Hours: Meet 1st Tuesday of each month
10am - 12pm
Fees: Annual membership fee.
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp. Call to
discuss access requirements.)
Baby & Beyond Support
Group
Phone: 9002 1340
Level 5, 26 Ridge St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.babyandbeyond.net.au
Service Description: Professionally
facilitated support group for parents
experiencing difficulty with parenting and
those with perinatal mood disorders.
Low-cost access to qualified therapists
and a qualified child care worker.
Hours: 10am – 12noon, Fri
Fees: Call for details
Disability Access: Yes (Venue has
accessible toilet and parking. Level entry
via Bligh St)
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Bradfield Park Community
Centre Carers Program
Phone: 8920 0675
Bradfield Park Community Centre, Cnr
Alfred & Burton Sts, Milsons Point 2061
Email: [email protected].
Web: www.bradfieldpark.org.au
Service Description: This service is
tailored to meet the needs of people of all
ages who care for and support someone
with mental illness, and promotes health
and well-being through activities,
workshops etc. It offers assistance to
access information, services and
activities.
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes
Catholic Care Diocese of
Broken Bay Naremburn
Family Centre
Phone: 8425 8700
40 Merrenburn Avenue, Naremburn 2065
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Family support
provides flexible home and centre-based
services for families at vulnerable times in
their lives. Services include information
and referral, emotional and practical
support, counselling, education, support
groups, advocacy and assistance with
parenting issues.
Hours: 9am - 5pm. After hours
appointments are available on request.
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair
access)
Community Services Helpline
Phone: 132 111 (Helpline), 133 627
(Mandatory Reporters/Professional
Notifiers)
Web: www.community.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: 24 hour helpline for
child protection issues. Staff take all
reports relating to child protection issues
within NSW and refer these reports so that
appropriate action is taken. Covers young
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people at risk including those in the care
of the Director General (previously known
as State Wards) and young people from
Aboriginal or Non English Speaking
Backgrounds.
Hours: 24 hours
Crows Nest Centre
Phone: 9439 5122
Level 2, 2 Ernest Pl, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.crowsnestcentre.org.au
Service Description: A program of parent
education seminars targets young
families, with some sessions available in
Japanese.
Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri
Fees: Call for details
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, lifts, accessible toilets and parking.)
Day of Difference Foundation
Phone: 8920 9000
Suite 2, Level 2, 160 Pacific Hwy,
North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dayofdifference.org.au
Service Description: Provides dedicated
in-hospital support to the parents of
critically injured children to help keep the
family unit strong thereby creating the best
environment for recovery.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am - 5pm
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes (lift, toilet,
parking)
FAMI Club
Phone: 8877 5283
Mail to: C/o Carer Support Service,
Locked Bag 2220, Macquarie Hospital,
North Ryde 1670
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Families Affected
by Mental Illness provides support to
families with children 0-18 years where a
parent experiences mental health issues.
Activities include information and referral,
counselling and discussion groups,
advocacy, family consult sessions, youth
support groups, social events and a
newsletter.
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Hours: Tue & Thu, 9am - 5pm, or leave
message on answering machine
Fees: None
Gidget House
Phone: 9460 1550
34A McLaren St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gidgetfoundation.com.au
Service Description: Psychological
support for pregnant women or parents
with a child up to 12 months of age, who
have or are at risk of developing anxiety
and/or depression. GP referral is required
along with a mental health care plan. Up
to 10 visits with a psychologist at no cost
to patient. Psychologist consultation is
also available at Medicare rates for
patients who self refer.
Hours: 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday
Fees: Bulk-billed
Disability Access: Yes (Toilets)
In-Home Respite Service Sydney North
Phone: 1800 486 484
Mail to: 52 McLaren St,
North Sydney 2060
Email:[email protected]
Web:www.unitingcareageing.org.au/faciliti
es_and_services_/north_sydney_region/c
ommunity_care/in-home-respite-service-s
ydney-north
Service Description: Supports the health
and wellbeing of carers and the loved
ones they care for, by providing quality,
flexible services in their homes and
enabling carers to remain connected,
active members of their community.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm
Disability Access: Yes (Services in
client's home with client’s equipment)
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Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800 551 800
Mail to: GPO Box 2469, Brisbane 4001
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kidshelp.com.au
Service Description: Free, confidential
and private, 24/7 counselling service for
children and young people 5 - 25yrs.
Counselling and support is provided over
the phone, web and email.
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Lower North Shore Multiple
Birth Association
See Page 21
NSW Department of Family
and Community Services
Phone: 9406 9777
Level 1, Tower A, 799 Pacific Hwy,
Chatswood 2067
Web: www.community.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: F.A.C.S. role is to help, protect and care for children and
young people and support their families, provide and monitor care and support for
children and young people who can’t live
with their families, provide and regulate
adoption services, help people separated
from their families trace their records, fund and regulate children's services, regulate children's employment.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Fees: Some Services
Disability Access: Yes (Access and
disabled toilets)
supporting goals, delivering integrated
services, facilitating links with other
services, building skills and capacity of
families and educators.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Fees: Nil
Sydney North Inclusion
Support Agency (ISA)
Phone: 02 9439 2182
35 Hume St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sdn.org.au
Service Description: Supports eligible
child care services to promote inclusive
practice for all children to age 18, by
reviewing practice and and accessing
practical resources. This enables
children from ISA priority groups (ongoing
high support needs due to disability,
refugee or ATSI or CALD background) to
participate in early childhood settings. The
ISAs are part of a network of services
funded by DEEWR under the Inclusion
and Professional Support Program.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Fees: Nil
Tresillian Family Care Centre
See Page 15
SDN Early Childhood Links
Northern Sydney
Phone: 9439 2182
Suite 104, 35 Hume St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sdn.org.au
Service Description: This program
provides access, participation and
inclusion of children aged 0 - 8 years with
a diagnosed disability, developmental
delay or undergoing assessment.
A multi-disciplinary team assists parents
and carers to achieve the goals they want
for their child, by identifying and
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特別な支援を必要とする子供向け
サービス
障害を持つ子供や、英語を母語としない子供、アボリジニやトレス諸島民の子供は、地域の子供
向けサービスを利用する際に特別なサポートを必要とする場合があります。その場合、健康やア
ドバイス、特殊教育や実際的な支援に関する各種サービスの利用が可能です。地元で受けられ
るサービスやサポート、レクリエーションの機会に関するより包括的な情報については、
www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au上で"Community Directory"をクリックするか、カウンシルに電
話((02) 9936 8100)でお問い合わせください。
Exercise aims to achieve individual goals,
Aboriginal Disability Network
improve physical health, prevent chronic
disease (related to sedentary lifestyles) as
Inc (ADN)
well as provide a positive social setting
Phone: 8399 0881
and health education. Need for carer
402/161 Redfern St, Redfern 2016
support is assessed on an individual
Email: [email protected]
basis. One hour session on Wednesday
Web: www.adnnsw.org.au
afternoon.
Service Description: The Aboriginal
Hours: Wed 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Disability Network Incorporated brings
Fees: $20 per session (weekly); $100 for
together Aboriginal and Torres Strait
bundle of 5 sessions
Islander people with disability to share
Disability Access: Yes (fully)
their stories, give each other support,
create a voice for positive change and
Active Opportunities for
speak for themselves. ADN is a non-profit,
non-government organisation whose
Children with Disabilities primary membership is made up of
Sydney
Aboriginal people with disability and
Phone: 0411 563 601
Aboriginal carers of Aboriginal people with
Suite 201, 4 Clarke St, Crows Nest 2065
disability.
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Web: www.activeopportunities.org.au
Fees: Contact for details. free for
Service Description: Running, dodging,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
jumping, throwing, kicking and fun
people
multisport activities to improve motor
Disability Access: Yes (level access and
skills, cognitive and emotional
toilet)
development of children aged 5 - 12 with
Active Ability - Exercise for
Children and Adults with
Disability
Phone: 0410 711 177
Meets at: Meets at Northern Intellectual
Disability Cremorne Community,
231 Military Rd, Cremorne 2090
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Active Ability
provides safe and fun physical activity for
children and adults needing low-medium
support in a group setting in Allambie.
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disabilities. Ratio of 3 trained /
experienced staff for 9 children. Parents to
remain with child; siblings welcome.
$10/session (45 minutes). Saturdays
3pm-5pm in school terms at City of
Sydney.
Hours: Saturdays 3pm - 5pm during
school term
Fees: $10 per weekly session
Disability Access: Yes (fully)
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AFEA Care Services
Phone: 1300 651 133
Suite 1204 and 1205, 56 Berry St, North
Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.afea.com.au
Service Description: Cleaners; Nannies;
Nurses; for help at home. Help for new
mothers, respite care, meal preparation,
personal care, aged care and childcare
services at home.
Hours: 24 Hrs booking 1300 651 133
Fees: From $35 per hour
ATS Assessment & Therapy
Services
Phone: 9959 5799
Suite 702, Level 7, 26 Ridge St,
North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northsydneytherapy.com.au
Service Description: Provides
comprehensive assessment and treatment
programs designed to meet the needs of
each client including Speech Pathology,
Occupational Therapy, Specialist Tutoring,
Educational Psychology, Counselling,
Preschool Screening, School Readiness
Programs and Eduational sessions for
parents. Visit the website for further
details.
Hours: Open Monday - Saturday. Early
morning and evening appointments may
be available on request
Aussie Deaf Kids
Phone: 6684 2571
Meets at: Apartment 35, Wharf 8,
56A Pirriama Rd, Pyrmont 2009
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aussiedeafkids.org.au
Service Description: Aussie Deaf Kids
provides online support and resources for
parents of deaf and hearing impaired
children living in Australia.
Hours: 24hr online service
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Autism Spectrum Australia
(ASPECT)
Phone: 1800 277 328
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au
Service Description: This large
not-for-profit organisation provides a
range of services for people with an
autism spectrum disorder and their
families in NSW, ACT and Victoria,
including: information, diagnosis and
assessment, early intervention, schools
for children with autism, educational
outreach, behaviour intervention,
specialised case management, community
participation for adults, family support,
research, and training programs. More
details on the website.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am - 5pm (for phone
enquires)
Catholic Care Diocese of
Broken Bay Naremburn
Family Centre
See Page 23
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Phone: 1300 888 378
Mail to: PO Box 6427,
Frenchs Forest 2086
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cerebralpalsy.org.au
Service Description: Offers specialist
assessment, review and
recommendations to enhance
performance of children who do not
receive support from another agency's
therapy team. For children aged 0 - 18
years with diagnosed cerebral palsy or
similar condition. Also offers home-based
support program for families (with a
child/teen to age 18 with a diagnosed
disability) who are under significant stress.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am - 5pm, with
answering machine
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes (Fully)
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Child Development Service
(CDS)
Phone: 9462 9288
Level 2, Community Health Centre, Royal
North Shore Hospital, 2C Herbert St,
St Leonards 2065
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Assessment and
Diagnostic service for children to age 8,
living in the Northern Sydney region, who
are suspected of having global
developmental delay or intellectual
disability.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes
Children with Disability
Australia
Phone: 1800 222 660 (Regional and
interstate callers), 03 9482 1130
Suite 3, 173 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill 3068
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cda.org.au
Service Description: CDA is the national
peak body which represents children and
young people with disability. CDA
advocates systemically at the national
level for the rights and interests of all
children and young people with disability
living in Australia and it undertakes the
following to achieve its purpose:
Education of national public policy-makers
and the broader community about the
needs of children and young people with
disability. Advocacy on behalf of children
and young people with disability to ensure
the best possible support and services are
available from government and the
community. Inform children and young
people with disability, families and care
givers about their rights and entitlements
to services and support. Celebrate the
successes and achievements of children
and young people with disability.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Fees: For membership
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Early Education (EarlyEd) Inc
Phone: 9923 2727
3 Cunningham St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.earlyed.com.au
Service Description: Early childhood
intervention services for children with
disability / difficulty (physical, intellectual,
communication, play, sensory, social,
emotional, behaviour). Group programs,
therapy, individual educational sessions,
support to childcare/preschool/school,
transition to school, home visiting, family
support. Also at 17 Virginia St, Rosehill
2142 (phone 98971511).
Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fees: Kept to a minimum. Not exclude
family with financial difficulties.
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, level
access, toilet)
In-Home Respite Service Sydney North
See Page 24
Lifestart Co-operative Ltd Head Office
Phone: 9364 0111
Head office: 78C Charles St, Putney 2112
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lifestart.org.au
Service Description: Offers a wide range
of early childhood intervention services,
including home based, centre based and
inclusion support, school age inclusion
support programs for children and young
people aged 0 - 23 years. Also family to
family support, information and courses
for families. Branches throughout Sydney
and the Shoalhaven/Illawarra.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am - 5pm
Fees: Membership fee $5, service
provision fee. Fee reduction available
Disability Access: Yes (In most
branches)
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Lotus Learning
Phone: 9956 5527
44 Lavender St, Lavender Bay 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lotuslearning.com.au
Service Description: Providing
educational advice and academic support
in a calm environment for students from
Preschool to year 12 who are gifted or
need extra learning support.
Hours: Open Monday to Saturday
Fees: Call for details
Disability Access: Yes (No wheelchair
access. Home visits by arrangement)
Noah's Ark Toy Library for
Children with Special Needs
Inc
Phone: 9411 4429
2 Elizabeth St, Artarmon 2064
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.toys4specialneeds.org.au
Service Description: Loans toys and play
equipment for children with special needs.
Provides support and advice on play,
choosing /using toys and equipment to
assist child development and therapy
programs. Mobile van visits Artarmon,
Baulkham Hills, Ryde, Thornleigh,
Wahroonga.
Hours: Office Mon, 10am - 3pm. Library
hours vary with location. Closed public
and school holidays
Fees: Annual $60 family; $100 group
Disability Access: Yes (Varies with
location)
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Northcott - Saturday Kids
Recreation Program
Phone: 9890 0143
Kids Cottage, 18 Broughton Rd, Artarmon
2064
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northcott.com.au
Service Description: Northcott runs this
program for children aged 5 - 12 with a
mild to moderate disability living in
Northern Sydney and not requiring
individual support. Activities are designed
to build skills, and are tailored to meet the
needs and goals of each child. Children
choose their activities, and establish social
networks and special interests that
promote independence and social
confidence. They can attend 3 - 5
Saturdays per school term, 9.30am 3.30pm.
Hours: Office: Mon – Fri, 8:30am 4:30pm. Program: Sat 9.30am - 3.30pm
Fees: Program fee $35, financial help
available
Disability Access: Yes (accessible office
& toilet)
North Sydney United FC All
Abilities Team
Anderson Park, Clark Rd,
Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Service Description: Cerebral Palsy
Alliance with North Sydney FC have
teamed up to create a soccer para-team.
The weekly training program is aimed at
children who are at a beginner intermediate level with a disability, are
able to move around a playing field, take
instructions from a coach and be part of a
fun team.
Hours: Tuesdays, 5pm - 6.30pm
Disability Access: Yes
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Parents of Deaf Children
(PODC)
Phone: 9871 3049, 9871 3026 (TTY)
D Block, Dara House, 361-365 North
Rocks Rd, North Rocks 2151
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.podc.org.au
Service Description: Parents of Deaf
Children (PODC) is a non-profit
organisation, supporting families with
babies, children and teenagers with
hearing loss in NSW. The organisation
offers a range of information, support and
advocacy services for parents and carers,
respecting the method or methods of
communication that the family has chosen
for their child.PODC connects families to
others in their local area via POD groups
(parent groups). PODC produces a
quarterly magazine, Sound News, which
provides information about parenting and
educating a child with hearing loss. PODC
advocates on behalf of families with
government departments and service
providers.
Hours: Mon - Wed 9am - 4pm
Fees: For membership
Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair
accessible)
Zortex Orthotics
Phone: 9438 5003
Shop 3, 41 Oxley St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: zortexorthotics.com
Service Description: Supplies custom
designed orthoses (devices that support
limbs to enhance movement), especially
for children with cerebral palsy and spinal
scoliosis (including Hart Walker and
Spinecor), geriatrics or for the population
prone to skin irritation. Includes bracing
and support for spine, feet, sports
activities.
Fees: Depends on the product required
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet)
SDN Early Childhood Links
Northern Sydney
See Page 25
Sydney North Inclusion
Support Agency (ISA)
See Page 25
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Noah's Ark Toy Library for
Children with Special Needs
Inc
See Page 29
Stanton Library
Phone: 02 9936 8400
234 Miller St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone
Service Description: Public library with
Children’s section on lower level.
Services for children include storytelling
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11am,
school holiday activities, children’s
exhibitions, and themed events.
Hours: 9am - 9pm Mon - Thu. 9am - 6pm
Fri. 10am - 5pm Sat & Sun.
Fees: Free membership
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, lift, toilets,
hearing loop, easy listening device, open
reading machine, TTY: 9936 8484.)
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Places to Visit
MacCallum Pool
Phone: 9936 8100
Cremorne Reserve, Milson Rd,
Cremorne Point 2090
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/macc
allumpool
Service Description: A picturesque
harbourside pool on the west side of
Cremorne Reserve. Open all year.
Hours: Closed for cleaning once a week usually Thu or Fri.
Fees: Free
Mary MacKillop Place
Phone: 8912 4878
7 Mount St, North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.marymackillopplace.org.au
Service Description: Museum dedicated
to the life of Australia's first saint, Mary
MacKillop. School tours and educational
resources available. Visit the website for
more information on museum tour
bookings and packages.
Hours: 10am - 4pm, 7 days. Closed Good
Friday, Christmas, Boxing & New Year's
Days. Pre-booked tours available.
Fees: Adults $8, Concession $6, Child $5,
Family $21 (2 adults, 2 children).
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, hearing loop in the Chapel,
accessible toilets.)
May Gibbs' Nutcote
Phone: 9953 4453
Nutcote, 5 Wallaringa Ave,
Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.maygibbs.com.au
Service Description: Gallery and
museum in the former home of May
Gibbs, one of Australia's most celebrated
children's authors and illustrators. Historic
'Nutcote' was designed and built for
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children's illustrator and author May
Gibbs. Exhibitions, events and children's
parties.
Hours: Wed - Sun, 11am - 3pm
Fees: Adults: $9, Concessions: $5.50,
Children: $3.50 (Age 5 and over), Family:
$20 (1 adult and up to 3 children; or 2
adults and up to 2 children)
Disability Access: Yes (Access can be
difficult. Please call to discuss. Accessible
toilets and stair-climber.)
North Sydney Olympic Pool
Phone: 9955 2309
4 Alfred St South, Milsons Point 2061
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/olympicpool
Service Description: 50 metre outdoor
heated Olympic Pool, 25 metre indoor
pool, sauna, spa, fully equipped
gymnasium and poolside cafe. Swimming
clubs include North Sydney Aussi Masters
and North Sydney Amateur Swim club.
Swimming tuition and squad training for all
ages is available - contact the Badger
Swim School on 9955 5668.
Hours: 5.30am - 9pm Mon - Fri. 7am 7pm Sat, Sun & public holidays. Closed
Christmas Day & Good Friday. Creche
9am - 12pm, Mon, Wed & Fri.
Fees: Call for details - casual pricing and
memberships available
Disability Access: Yes (Has pool hoist,
lift, accessible changerooms, and 2
accessible parking spaces.)
Sexton's Cottage Museum/St
Thomas Rest Park
Phone: 9936 8400
250 West St, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/museums
Service Description: Sexton's Cottage
Museum and St Thomas' Rest Park
provide a snapshot of life and death in
Australia from the early Victorian period.
The Rest Park is the site of the former St
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Thomas' cemetery, the oldest European
burial ground on the North Shore dating
back to 1845. St Thomas' Rest Park also
contains a large, fully fenced, custom
-designed children's playground that has
been sympathetically designed to
complement the historic and
commemorative character of the Rest Park.
Hours: 1 - 4pm Thurs. Guided tours by
appointment. Rest Park open 7 days
Fees: None
Disability Access: Yes (Entrance ramp to
cottage.)
Stanton Library
See Page 31
Things to Do
Art Box Workshops
Phone: 0427 994 454
35 Barry St, (studio entrance 35 Barry
Lane), Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.artboxworkshops.com.au
Service Description: Art classes for
primary school students, 5 - 12 years in
painting, sculpture and printmaking with
small class sizes.
Hours: 9am - 3pm School Holidays, 3.30 5.30pm Mon/Tues (after school)
Fees: School Holidays $85/day incl. art
materials, Mon/Tues after school $25 incl.
art materials
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
toilets, parking)
Badger Swim School
Phone: 9966 1551
Meets at: North Sydney Olympic Pool,
Alfred St South, Milsons Point 2061
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.badgerswimschool.com
Service Description: Swimming lessons
and squad training for children and adults
of all ages. See also North Sydney
Olympic Pool on page 32.
Fees: Call for details or visit the website.
Disability Access: Yes (Accessible
parking, toilets, pool hoists and lift access
between floors.)
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Bricks 4 Kidz
Phone: 0450 332 435
Level 8, 385 Pacific Highway,
Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: bricks4kidzaustralia.com.au/sydney-lns
Service Description: LEGO enrichment,
education, entertainment, classes and
parties for children aged 5 - 12 years. All
classes are advertised and registrations
can be taken online via the website.
Please book in advance.
Hours: Open seven days a week for
scheduled classes, workshops and
birthday parties, 9am - 5pm.
Fees: Varied
Disability Access: No
Crowies Craft
Phone: 9901 4299
Baptist Centre, 65 Willoughby Rd, Crows
Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northsidebaptist.org.au
Service Description: A joint activity of
Crows Nest Japanese ChristianChurch
and Northside Baptist Church with a range
of craft activities including cooking
demonstrations, card making,
scrapbooking and English conversation.
Craft materials not included. Childcare
available by arrangement. Please phone
to pre-book a place and see fees below.
Hours: 10am - 12noon Fri days - School
terms only.
Fees: $40/term, $30 concession/term, $8
casual/week or $50 for 10 weeks (cost
subject to annual review), Childcare: $10
casual or $80 for 10 weeks.
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
accessible toilets.)
Jumping Jacks Playtime
Kindagym - Crows Nest
Phone: 1800 811 764 (Freecall)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jumpingjacksplaytime.com.au
Service Description: Indoor Mobile Gym
visits with the only air gym in Sydney.
Suitable for playgroups, child care
centres, preschools, primary schools and
birthday parties. Price on application. Visit
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is for one hour and suitable for up to 35
children with at least 4 carers supervising;
2 of which are Kindagym staff. Age range
is 6 months to 10 years of age in age
related groups. Holiday Workshop gym
classes also available.
Hours: 9.30am - 1.30pm, Wed & some
Saturdays, check website for phone for
further details.
Fees: on application
Disability Access: Yes (Call to discuss
your access requirements.)
MiniMusik
Phone: 0417 191 917
Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place,
Crows Nest 2065
Also at: St Johns Uniting Church, Cnr
Barry and Yeo Sts, Neutral Bay 2089
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.minimusik.com.au
Service Description: Early Childhood
Development music and movement
classes for children aged birth - 5 years.
Hours: Classes are held on Tuesdays.
See website for further details and times.
Fees: vary
Disability Access: Yes (Level access,
ramp, lifts, toilets, parking)
Sydney Jazz Club Picnics
Phone: 9719 3876
Venue: Berry Island Reserve, Shirley Rd,
Wollstonecraft 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sydneyjazzclub.com
Service Description: Monthly jazz picnic
at Berry Island reserve. Bring a rug, food
and drink and enjoy the traditionsl jazz.
You don't need to be a member of the
Jazz Club to join in the fun.
Hours: 12noon - 3pm, Sunday after the
3rd Friday every month.
Fees: Free
North Shore Drama
Phone: 1300 657 934
113B Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest 2065
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.northshoredrama.com.au
Service Description: Drama and Acting
Classes from Toddlers to Adults
Hours: Check the website for details
Fees: Check website for details
Sydney City Ballet
Phone: 9957 6940
Ground Floor, 5 Myrtle St,
North Sydney 2060
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sydneycityballet.com
Service Description: Ballet School
offering classes for students 3 years in
English and Japanese. Classes are both
for students who want to enjoy ballet as a
hobby or who are aspiring professionals.
Check the website for more details.
Fees: Enquire for details
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苦情の申し立て
保育サービスの運営者に不満がある場合には、まず運営者のスタッフおよび経営者に苦情を申
し立ててください。その結果に満足できない場合、または問題がより深刻だと考える場合には、正
式な苦情の申し立てを行ってください。
それでも結果に満足できない場合、地元のコミュニティサービス省(Department of Community
Services)事務所または全国保育認定評議会(Australian Children’s Education and Care
Quality Authority)に苦情を申し立てることが可能です。
NSW 州のコミュニティサービス課の苦情担当官と直接お話しになりたい方は、月曜から金曜まで
の午前 9 時から午後 4 時 30 分までの間に電話番号 1800 000 164 に電話するか、こちらまでＥメ
ールを送信してください。[email protected]。
通訳が必要な場合は、電話番号 131 450 の通訳翻訳サービスに連絡し、苦情処理担当に繋ぐよ
うに頼んでください。
詳しい情報、オンラインで苦情の申し立てをするには、苦情申し立て用紙を以下からダウンロードしてくだ
さい。www.community.nsw.gov.au/docs_menu/about_us/contact_us/complaints。
NSW Department of Family
and Community Services
See Page 25
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その他のカウンシル
多くのカウンシルが各地域の家族向けサービスや施設に関する情報を提供しています。ロウア
ー・ノース・ショア(Lower North Shore)の子供向けサービスに関する情報や刊行物を入手するに
は、LINCS(www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/communitydirectory)をご参照するか、各カウンシ
ルまでお問い合わせください。このディレクトリは、NSW州のほとんどの市役所で更新されていま
す。そのため、このディレクトリで他の市役所の担当区域の情報を利用することもできます。お近
くの市役所を、以下にまとめました。
Lane Cove Council
Willoughby City Council
Phone: 9911 3555
48 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove 2066
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Local Government
service providing a range of services
within the Lane Cove Local Government
Area.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Front entrance ramp, Lift to upper floors)
Phone: 9777 1000
Administration Building, 31 Victor St,
Chatswood 2067
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: The City of
Willoughby is located between two
northern arms of Sydney Harbour, Middle
Harbour on the east and Lane Cove River
to the west. Willoughby City Council
provides a wide range of services in the
Willoughby area. Willoughby Council's
Help & Service Centre (Level 4, 31 Victor
St, ph: 02 9777 7900) has been
established as a single point of contact for
all Council enquiries. Council meetings
are held at the Council Chambers every
second and fourth Monday of the month at
7pm. Members of the public are welcome
to attend these meetings. Meeting minutes
and agendas are accessible at Council's
Help and Service Centre, Willoughby City
Library and the Council website.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8.30am - 5pm
Disability Access: Yes
Mosman Municipal Council
Phone: 9978 4000
Civic Centre, Mosman Square,
Mosman 2088
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Service Description: Information may be
obtained on the above number about all
Council services including garbage
collection, road maintenance, community
services, regulations, rates, building
approvals, pensioner concessions etc.
Council's wet weather line 9978 4136.
Waste collection dates available from
Council's website.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Lift, accessible
toilet)
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Notes
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