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Developing family relationships over distance

Building family relationships over distance can be a challenge. Get some tips on how to involve family in your child's life.

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Family and siblings

Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.

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Rainbow families

The term ‘rainbow family’ refers to a family with parents of the same sex bringing up a child. Find out more how to overcome some of the challenges and tips for going forward.

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Indigenous families

If you are part of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family, there are programs available to you where you can get help and support for your child.

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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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Pets in the family

Practical and trusted advice about how to prepare a pet for a new baby, how to teach your child to look after a pet, and pet safety, illnesses and allergies.

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Blended families and step-parents

Blended families are formed when adults in a new relationship move in together.

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Creating a family budget

Creating a family budget can help you take control of your finances and spend less time worrying about money. This information will guide you through the steps.

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Raising a child when your family is overseas

Find the support and advice you need to help you raise your child if your family is living overseas.

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Support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families deal with a complex set of reasons for why extra support is needed for raising happy, healthy children.

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