Child Health

Parent to Parent   (www.parent2parent.org.nz)  

A national organisation working with families and children affected by disabilities, health impairments, rare syndromes, and special needs.

KidsCan Charitable Trust   (www.kidscan.org.nz)  

A registered charitable trust that is dedicated to meeting the basic physical needs of financially disadvantaged children, allowing them to reach their full potential.

Van Asch Deaf Education Centre   (www.vanasch.school.nz)  

Works in partnership with parents, the Deaf community, teachers and other professionals supporting children in mainstream settings and at the school.

Fireguard   (www.fireguard.co.nz)  

Manufacturers of childproof fireguards to ensure little ones are given the protection they deserve.

Special Children's Christmas Parties   (www.sccpnz.co.nz)  

In association with the Cancer Society and local businesses, Special Children's Christmas Parties provide an unforgettable experience for disabled and disadvantaged children in the community.

KidsHealth   (www.kidshealth.org.nz)  

A source of information on child and youth health, offering support to parents and health professionals. The site is a joint initiative between the Starship Foundation and the Paediatric Society of New Zealand.

NoBully   (www.nobully.org.nz/0800help.htm)  

If you are worried about someone that is bullying or being bullied then phone 0800 NO BULLY.

Infant Gastric Reflux Stories   (www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz)  

Offering support and information for families affected by infant gastric reflux.

Child Safety Foundation New Zealand   (www.childsafety.co.nz)  

A charitable foundation established with the aim of teaching safety to pre school and early primary school pupils. The Foundation works with parents, caregivers, and pre-school and primary school groups.

Make-A-Wish Foundation   (www.makeawish.org.nz)  

Granting the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation operates around the world and was launched in New Zealand in 1987.

Kidney Kids Support Group   (www.kidneykids.org.nz)  

A group of New Zealand parents and children, who are dealing with kidney issues, and who get together to share problems, solutions, good times and sometimes even cake.

Kidsline   (www.kidsline.org.nz)  

Call 0800 KIDSLINE (0800 543 754) to talk your problems over with a caring listener. Kidsline is a New Zealand telephone support line for kids, that can be called free from anywhere in New Zealand or from your mobile phone.

HiSense   (www.hisense.co.nz)  

The BabySense infant respiratory monitor is suitable for all infants, including premature babies and infants up to one year of age.

Babystar   (www.babystar.co.nz)  

Retailers of baby products, also offering helpful tips through the site.

Littlies   (www.littlies.co.nz)  

Practical parenting advice for parents and families. From pregnancy through to starting school, this magazine and Web site offer informative articles, features, expert advice, product news and more.

National Research Centre for Growth and Development   (www.growthcentre.ac.nz)  

Established in 2003, the centre is one of seven New Zealand Government funded Centres of Research Excellence. The Centre's focus is on the biology of early development and its lifelong consequences for health and disease.

Nourish   (www.nourish.net.nz)  

A one-stop natural and organic product shop for all your mother, baby, child and household needs. Provide free online natural health information, articles and advice from an experienced registered natural healthcare practitioner.

Mothers Online   (www.mothersonline.co.nz)  

An online community for all New Zealand mothers, featuring chatroom, forums, classified advertising, a product and services directory, articles, expert advice and much more.

ParentCare   (www.parentcare.org.nz)  

Exists to support the parents of sick and premature babies.

Odyssey House   (www.odyssey.org.nz)  

A new residential service that further extends our integrated services to "Young People At Risk".

Otautahi Services Trust   (www.oss.org.nz)  

Christchurch based providers of child and family care services for the people of Ngai Tahu.

Teen Dads   (www.teendads.org.nz)  

A site for New Zealand's teenage fathers and fathers-to-be, their parents and their kids. Read stories from teen dads and find out about the role these fathers play in their children's lives.

Epoch New Zealand   (www.epochnz.org.nz)  

A publication dealing with issues surrounding legislation on the physical punishment of children in New Zealand.

Te Kupenga Hauora   (www.tkh.org.nz)  

Providing independent health care to Napier since 1994.

Little Treasures Baby Club   (babyclub.treasures.co.nz)  

Join the Little Treasures Baby Club for rewards, benefits, competitions, forum discussion, parenting information and more.