eResources

Ancestry Library Edition is a new genealogy research tool that provides library patrons instant access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the U. S. Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalisation; passenger lists and more!
Website: https://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com/aleweb/ale/do/login

NOTE: The library edition is only available using the public access computers at the libraries

The Statistics section of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) web site gives you access to the full range of ABS statistical and reference information.
Website: http://www.abs.gov.au/

A great source of independent book recommendations for Australian readers and their families.
Website: http://www.betterreading.com.au/

Is an online resource for the early years that includes 115+ fun learning activities that help children learn important skills in the key learning areas of creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy and knowledge and understanding of the world. This subscription service has been provided through Better Beginnings supporting families in sharing a love of reading.

Log in using your City of Kalamunda Library card number.

Website: http://www.busythings.co.uk/BusyThings.php?accessid=934&token=2abde550cad7f2eeb871d8c8f363f5a7

CMA supports children and families to thrive in the expanding world of screen media.  CMA provides free reviews, information and advocacy based on current research.
Website: https://childrenandmedia.org.au/

Council on the Ageing WA, the peak body for older people in Western Australia.

Working towards a society in which older people can flourish.

Website: https://www.cota.org.au/

A peak organisation bringing together research and advocacy for young children.
Website: earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au

FamilySearch is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all people discover their family story.

Website: https://familysearch.org/

A great resource that gives a full listing of authors, their series, titles and genres plus lots of book reviews.
Website: http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/

The world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Their mission is to help people find and share books they love. Did you know that Goodreads have mobile apps? The official apps are available for free from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
Website: https://www.goodreads.com/

The Child Accident Prevention Foundation.
Website: http://www.kidsafe.com.au/

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.

Website: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

To support parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people.

Website: http://www.ngala.com.au/

Product Safety Australia website provides you with a single entry point to national, state and territory product safety and recalls information.
Website: http://www.productsafety.gov.au/

An Australian parenting website with lots of information about the connection between, learning, play and reading.
Website: http://raisingchildren.net.au/

We deliver government payments and services for raising kids, living arrangements, ageing, work, education and health and disability.

Website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/

Provides resources for job seekers and adult learners of maths, English, and their tutors. This is part of the BBC Learning website.
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/0/

Search all material held within the Alexander Library Building and a large percentage of material held in public libraries throughout Western Australia.
Website: https://slwa.wa.gov.au

Story Box Library is a fun educational website, created for children to view stories by local authors and illustrations, being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian and New Zealand storytellers.

Log in for FREE with your library membership!

Website: https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries

Helps you find and use resources relating to Australia. It's more than a search engine. Trove brings together content from libraries, museums, archives, repositories and other research and collecting organisations big and small.
Website: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/

A focus on the early years of your child’s development and support for parents as their child’s first teacher.
Website: http://www.zerotothree.org/