Easter activity tip sheet

Stuck for things to do over the Easter holidays? Our Easter Activity Tip Sheet is full of good ideas for parents.

How can parents and caregivers make the most of this time?

Healthy growth and learning for a child starts with healthy parents and caregivers. These are the people who have the biggest effect on a child’s learning – what they see, hear and experience – long before school starts.

Raising children can be rewarding and challenging for parents and caregivers. During the early years children depend on the people who look after them to meet all of their needs, and this can feel a bit overwhelming at times. But there is support available for parents and caregivers.

The main thing to remember is that you are not alone, and that regular contact with friends and family is good for you, and the child.

What kind of support is there if I need it?

When it comes to your child, the idea of asking for help can seem a little scary if you haven’t done it before. But Tasmania’s Biggest Job is a communal effort, and support services have been set-up with parents and children in mind.

From sound parenting advice and tips for a healthy childhood to bigger issues such as child protection, the organisations listed below can offer you a range of expert support.

For more links to other services for parents and children visit the links page.

Raising Children Network

On the Raising Children website, parents will find reliable, scientifically validated information and resources to support them in the day-to-day work of raising children, and looking after their own needs. There are practical illustrated guides, an online community where parents can talk to parents and even a Karaoke, just for baby.
Visit the Raising Children Network website

Parenting SA

Government of South Australia

Parenting SA is an initiative of the Government of South Australia to promote the value of parents and the important role of parenting. The Parenting SA website provides a directory of parent groups, information on grants and a range of factsheets that cover different stages of child development.
Visit the Parenting SA website

Child Health and Parenting Services

Government of Tasmania: Department of Health and Human Services

Child Health & Parenting Service is a free community-based health service for children and their families. This section of the Department of Health and Human Services website provides contact details for child health and parenting centres as well as a brochure for specialist programs and services.
Visit the Child Health and Parenting Services website

Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare is a Christian agency that is part of the Anglican Church. It helps individuals, families and communities in need by providing a selection of social services and support throughout Tasmania. Services include accommodation, counselling, employment, services for the disabled and financial help. The Anglicare website profiles services by subject and location, and the research section provides downloadable publications and campaign materials.
Visit the Anglicare Tasmania website

Centacare Tasmania

Centacare provides families with a suite of social services as part of the core mission of the Catholic Church. Services include specialised and professional support, counselling, accommodation, emergency, advocacy, education and training services throughout Tasmania. The Centacare website overviews programs and courses by subject and location, and details the specialised services for women, men and children.
Visit the Centacare Tasmania website

Australian Breastfeeding Association

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives. ABA was founded in Melbourne, Victoria in 1964 (as the Nursing Mothers' Association), with the primary aim of giving mother-to-mother support to breastfeeding women.
Visit the Australian Breastfeeding Association website