The Time for Grandparents program provides free places in existing youth activities and camps.
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT SERVICES
The Queensland Government provides various services for seniors, pensioners and grandparent carers. These include the Child Care Information Service, the Time for Grandparents program, the Queensland Seniors Card, and a range of state government concessions.
In addition, the Queensland Government Department of Housing provides services that may assist you to find secure and affordable accommodation.
Child Care Information Service
The Child Care Information Service is a free statewide information service provided by the Department of Communities.
The Child Care Information Service provides information and referral to assist Queensland families and the wider community access:
• The location and types of child care services in their local area,
• Parenting tip sheets,
• Their rights as a consumer, and
• Information kits for new operators.
The Child Care Information Service provides information about child care and family support in Queensland in the following formats:
• A telephone information service,
• Brochures and information sheets,
• Booklets, and
• Information stands at relevant public events.
Contact:
Child Care Information Service:
3224 4225 in Brisbane
1800 637 711 free call outside Brisbane
or visit the website at www.communities.qld.gov.au
email ccis@communities.qld.gov.au
