Adoption and surrogacy
Learn about adoption, foster care and surrogacy, with guidance on legal steps, emotional journeys and support.
Parenting and family
Baby safety
All parents want to keep their baby safe. Find out the essentials like keeping your baby safe in your home, around water, out in the sun and when out and about in the car.
Family violence and abuse
Learn about what to do if you experience family violence or abuse, how to recognise the signs and how to find support for yourself or someone you care about.
Being a parent
Postnatal depression, single parenting, relationship breakdowns and divorce and losing your identity can be some of the difficulties faced by parents.
Partner's guide to being a parent
Find some practical advice of how to help your partner through the pregnancy and for when you bring your baby home.
Paternity testing
Learn about paternity (parentage) testing, how it works, when and why it’s done. Understand its accuracy, costs and legal requirements.
Family and siblings
Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.
Parental rights and finances
Parents have rights in regards to workplace issues, parental leave, discrimination and breastfeeding. Financial assistance and benefits are also available.
