Parenting
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Being a parent
Postnatal depression, single parenting, relationship breakdowns and divorce and losing your identity can be some of the difficulties faced by parents.
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Parental rights and finances
Parents have rights in regards to workplace issues, parental leave, discrimination and breastfeeding. Financial assistance and benefits are also avail...
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Family and siblings
Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.
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Rural and remote living
Find out what eHealth support, rural health services and other support services are available to you and your family living in the country and rural a...
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Your child's safety
Your child's safety is in your hands from buying cots, prams, strollers, car seat, toys and nightclothes to hot water safety and child-resistant packa...
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Teenage pregnancy
Being a teenager and finding out you are pregnant can put enormous stress on a young person and their family so it’s important to be supportive.