Information and study tools

Australia and New Zealand: OneFile (Gale)

Access comprehensive periodical and newspaper content with a focus on Australia and New Zealand . Includes Australian News Limited and Fairfax newspapers. [Library membership required]

Britannica Library Edition

Suitable for all ages and provides access to images, primary source material, videos and links to other websites. [Library membership required] 

General: OneFile (Gale)

Provides millions of articles from thousands of general interest magazines and periodicals. Find information quickly for general research topics from careers to education and technology. [Library membership required]

ABC education

Thousands of free curriculum-linked resources for school teachers and students!

Australian Bureau of Statistics

Australia's official statistical organisation. Provides high quality and wide ranging statistics on aspects of life and business in Australia.

Blacktown.id

Blacktown.id provides statistical information on the local government area using current and past Census data.

National Library of Australia Digital Classroom

The Digital Classroom is aligned to the Australian Curriculum and supports a variety of classroom contexts and learning styles. It adopts an inquiry approach, allowing students to analyse sources, develop skills and draw their own conclusions about the Australian story.

NSW Students online (y10 – y12)

Students Online is your source for information about your study from Year 10 to the HSC.

SBS Learn

SBS Learn focuses on on creating quality materials for teachers aligned to the Australian curriculum.
Students may like to use these materials to further their knowledge or test their skills outside the classroom. 

State Library of NSW eResources

You can use your Blacktown City Libraries to access a range of State Library eResources. 

State Library of NSW Research Guides

These research guides provide key websites, eResources, books and information about a wide range of topics.

Ask a Librarian

The Ask a Librarian services allows library members to ask questions online and receive answers via email, or over the phone. We can help answer general questions about using the library, or help you locate information for your studies, work needs or personal interests. Please note: we cannot undertake detailed research for you.

Studiosity

Studiosity is an online, free tutoring service for students from year 3 up who are members of Blacktown City Libraries. This service is available 24/7. [Library membership required]

Blacktown Women's and Girls' Health Centre

Drug Info @ Your Library

Access valuable information regarding recreational and illicit drugs. This resource is managed by State Library of NSW and the NSW Department of Health.

Headspace

Helping you understand and work through life's challenges.

Kids Helpline

Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.  

Marrin Weejaji Aboriginal Co-op

Provides culturally safe drug and alcohol counselling, referral and advocacy services to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Western Sydney, and also to other people in need of assistance.  

Twenty10

Provides a broad range of specialised services to those in the LGBTIQA community. 

WASH House (Mount Druitt)

Provides information, support and counselling to any woman aged over 16 living in Mount Druitt and surrounding areas.

Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre (WSSHC)

A free, confidential public sexual health service in Mount Druitt, offering testing, support and treatment/management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Western Sydney Local Health District - Youth Health Services

Provides services to young people aged 12-24 years, who are connected to the WSLHD catchment area.
The Western Area Adolescent Team (WAAT), located in Mount Druitt, offer youth health, counselling, information and support.

Your Room (NSW Health)

A place to get facts about alcohol and other drugs. Learn about some of the most commonly used drugs affecting Australians right now. 

Domestic Violence Line

The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Find Legal Answers

Developed by Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) at the State Library of NSW, this database provides access to current and easy to understand information about the law in NSW.

Legal Aid - Youth Hotline

Provides legal advice to young people who have committed, or are suspected of committing, an offence.

NSW ID Toolkit

The NSW ID Toolkit helps with registering births and applying for NSW Birth Certificates needed for government benefits, school and club enrolments, bank accounts, tax file numbers, photo ID, driver licences, and more. It includes links to application forms, information, and study materials for the NSW Learner Driver Licence.

Youth Law Australia

A community legal service that is dedicated to helping children and young people to find a legal solution to their problems. (Previously known as Lawstuff).

CareerFAQs

Provides career resources and course information to help you develop new skills and get ahead in your career. 

The Good Careers Guide

A comprehensive resource for students and jobseekers commencing their career journey.

My Career Match

Take the quiz that helps you discover an ideal career. Gain insight into your strengths and personality type, the qualities you would bring to a job and get useful tips to help you write a winning resume. [Library membership required]

Smart and Skilled Job guides

NSW Government Department of Industry job guides provides information on over 100 jobs, including information about the job, qualifications needed, job prospects, courses and more.

Your Career

A great source design to provide clear and simple career information and to help people of all ages and circumstances better plan and manage their career.  There is also a great 'School Learners Information Kit' to help young people make their next move. 

Blacktown Youth Services Association

A community development organisation that provides a range of programs and services to young people aged 12-24 across Western Sydney. 

Youth Off the Street

A charity organisation helping disconnected young people to discover greatness within, by engaging, supporting, & providing opportunities to encourage and facilitate positive life choices.

Street University (Mount Druitt)

The Street University is a youth development project created by the Ted Noffs Foundation which provides various community based services and interactive spaces for people aged 12 – 25.