Learn about adoption, eligibility and legalities between states and territories. Learn about timelines, costs and how it may affect your family.

Deciding whether to give a child up for adoption can be stressful, but there is support for parents and carers to help them through this process.

You may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay. When deciding how much parental leave to take, think about what works best for you and your family.

Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.

The law sets out the rights and responsibilities of parents when bringing up children. Find out more about parental rights on this page.

A variety of schemes and payments are available to eligible families in Australia to help with the cost of raising children. Learn more here.

Payments to support families are available from the Australian Government. Find out what’s available if you are the parent or carer of a child.

To become a foster carer, you'll need to consider the emotional challenges, financial issues and how a child's background affects their development.

Many Australian children live in rainbow families with same-sex parents. Find out more about becoming a same-sex family and the supports available.

The day you bring your baby home is a big day, but it might take some time to adjust to your new life. Find out here how to get yourself and your home ready, and how to support your partner.