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Family tax benefit – Part A and Part B
Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B is a 2-part payment for families to help with the cost of raising children. Find out more about these payments.
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Payments for families
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.
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Medicare and other benefits
Medicare provides all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
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Creating a family budget
Creating a family budget can help you manage your finances and spend less time worrying about money. This page will guide you through the steps.
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Paid and unpaid parental leave – things to consider
You may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay. When deciding how much parental leave to take, think about what works best for you and your family.
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Support for teenage parents
Find out about financial support you may be able to claim if you are a teenage parent, including education, parenting and housing support.
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Common worries and fears for parents
New parents often worry that they don't know what to do. There are practical ways to deal with the challenges so you can enjoy time with your baby.
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Raising multiple babies
Raising multiple babies, such as triplets or more, can be challenging. But with support, raising and feeding multiples does get easier.
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Adding your new baby to Medicare
Learn how to add your newborn to your Medicare card so they can start to receive free or lower cost healthcare and prescriptions.
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What is a neonatal death?
A neonatal death is when a baby dies in the first 4 weeks after they are born. It can be very difficult to deal with. Learn about where to get support.
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