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Disability rights for children
Disabled children have the same rights to education and other services as other kids. Learn more about disability rights and where to seek assistance.
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Parental rights and finances
Parents have rights in regards to workplace issues, parental leave, discrimination and breastfeeding. Financial assistance and benefits are also available.
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Disability and chronic illness
Children with disabilities are protected by law, have the same rights as children and may be also eligible for financial assistance and other support.
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Anti-discrimination laws in Australia | Raising Children Network
Find out how Australian anti-discrimination laws protect your child with disability. This guide also explains how to make a discrimination complaint.
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Refugees and asylum seekers: Supporting recovery from trauma
Globally around 24 million people are refugees or displaced persons fleeing war, conflict and discrimination. Around one third of these are children and adolescents, and 10% are less than 5 years of age. Infants and children are amongst the most vulnerable in situations of war and conflict.
Read more on Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) website

Breastfeeding in public - your legal rights | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Controversy over breastfeeding in some public places may imply that breastfeeding is unnatural, undesirable or even illegal. Nothing could be further from the truth.The law protects your right to breastfeed anywhere, any time. Under the federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984 it is illegal in Australia to discriminate against a person either directly or indirectly on the grounds of breastfeeding.
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Law & rights for children with disability | Raising Children Network
Here you’ll find information on disability rights and anti-discrimination law in Australia, as well as resources to help you find disability services.
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Working through Pregnancy
COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.
Read more on COPE - Centre of Perinatal Excellence website

Disability law in Australia | Raising Children Network
Disability law protects the rights of your child with disability. This plain English guide explains Australia’s main disability laws and how they help you.
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Supporting same-sex families: communities | Raising Children Network
When families feel supported and like they belong, children do well. You can support rainbow families and their children by being inclusive and respectful.
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