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Support for parents

The support you need can be just a phone call away. Find out how and who you can speak to for advice and support as a new parent.

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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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Your feelings about your child's disability

Learn more about how to talk with others about your child’s disability, dealing with your feelings, educating others, and early intervention and next steps.

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Positive parenting

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.

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Parental rights

The law sets out the rights and responsibilities of parents when bringing up children. Find out more about parental rights on this page.

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Parenting with a disability

Parents with a disability face the same issues as other parents but may require more support. Learn about the unique challenges and importance of help and support.

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Disability and parenting support

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

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Single parenting

Happy single-parent families with healthy, well-adjusted children do exist. Research suggests that when parents, single or partnered, spend time with their kids, children do well.

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Parenting styles

Find out how your parenting style impacts your child's self esteem and emotional wellbeing.

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Parenting in the country

There are resources available for parents in the country. Find out more about the support networks, education, healthcare services accessible in rural areas.

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