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Communication support for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and /or have a speech impairment and need to communicate with person who can hear and are using a phone.

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Support for migrants to Australia

If you are new to Australia, find out how the government and community organisations can support you.

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Crying baby

Crying is the way babies communicate, and it can be hard to know what they need. Use these tips to learn why babies cry and to help sooth them.

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Talking to your toddler

When you talk and listen to each other, you help your child learn to communicate. Find out how to talk to your toddler or pre-school aged child.

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Pregnancy, Birth and Baby promotional material

A range of free marketing materials to promote the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby phone line and website are available to order, so you can inform your community about our services.

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Stuttering in children

Stuttering is a speech disorder that usually starts between the ages of 3 and 4 years. Learn more about stuttering and when to seek help.

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Raising a deaf or hard of hearing child

If you are raising a deaf child, getting the right support as soon as possible will help them reach their full potential.

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Learning to talk

Learning to talk is an important part of a child’s development and it occurs in stages. Find out how you can help your child to learn to talk.

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Speech problems in children

Speech problems are common in young children. Some speech troubles can indicate a speech or development delay. Find out when to seek further advice.

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Raising bilingual children

Being bilingual means that you can speak 2 languages. Learn more about the benefits of speaking multiple languages on your child’s development.

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