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

Children with disabilities are protected by law, have the same rights as children and may be also eligible for financial assistance and other support.

Disability and parenting support includes government support, information services, non-profit, charity and parent support groups and carers networks.

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.

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.

Raising Healthy Minds is a free app that supports parents, carers and professionals to build knowledge and confidence concerning the social and emotional wellbeing of children.

Camping out is a sleep technique that allows parents or carers to gradually teach babies who are at least 6 months to fall asleep by themselves.

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program offers valuable parenting advice for mums, dads, step-parents, guardians and carers to nuture and care for their child.

The Asthma First Aid App is an educational tool developed by Asthma Australia for people with asthma, their families and carers. It provides easy access to the asthma first aid steps in both live and training versions. Learn more here.

It’s important to learn first aid for kids if you are a parent or carer. Find out more about first aid techniques and how to get first aid training.