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How does adoption work?
If you're considering adoption, you need to know about eligibility, differences between the states' and territories' laws, and how adoption may affect your family.
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Deciding to give a baby or child up for adoption
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.
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Paid and unpaid parental leave – things to consider
Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay, employer-funded paid parental leave, Dad and Partner Pay, or unpaid leave. When deciding how much parental leave to take, it's important to think about what works best for you and your family.
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Medicare and other benefits
Medicare provides all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
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Parental rights
The law sets out the rights and responsibilities of parents when bringing up children. Find out more about parental rights on this page.
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Making decisions about unplanned pregnancies
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.
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Payments for families
Payments to support families are available from the Australian Government if you are the parent or carer of a child. Find out if you might be eligible.
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How does foster care work?
To become a foster carer, you’ll need to consider the emotional challenges, financial issues and how a child's background affects their development.
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Early signs of pregnancy
For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Read about some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms.
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Fertility tests and treatments
There are different tests available to determine your fertility, and a number of fertility treatments available to both and your partner if you are struggling to fall pregnant.
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