- Families looking to access education and care services can call the helpline on 1800 291 041 from 9am to 5pm (AEST), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). More information about the toll free helpline is available on the Starting Blocks and ACECQA websites.
- The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment provides information for families regarding the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package.
- The Australian Government Department of Health has developed a range of resources about COVID-19, including fact sheets, guidelines and other publications.
- raisingchildren.net.au provides support and further information about COVID-19 for families.
- The Australian Government Department of Health has also developed a range of trusted online and phone support options to support mental health and wellbeing. Please see Head to Health for further advice.
- Emerging Minds has collated a selection of resources to assist parents and carers to best to support their children and reduce worry and distress.
- Starting Blocks has information about COVID-19 for families.
- The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) provides Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and information.
- http://www.esafety.gov.au includes general online safety information and tips for staying safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Parenting for Lifelong Health provides open-access online parenting resources during COVID-19.
The Tasmanian Department of Education have developed a Learning at home site to support families and students with resources and ideas for learning at home. Resources linked on this site may be useful for education and care services.