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 you have a baby or adopt a child. Read about what to consider when deciding how much leave to take.

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.

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.

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.

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.