Learn the signs that your child may be ready for school, and read about how to prepare them to start school with skills and confidence.

If your child has an infectious condition, you may need to keep them home from day care or school to stop it from spreading. Here's a list of common childhood illnesses and their recommended exclusion periods.

Impetigo, or school sores, is a highly contagious skin infection that causes sores and blisters. It's very common and mainly affects children.

Child health nurses can support you with your baby until they are school age. Read about the role of child health nurses and how they can help you.

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.

Preschool or kindergarten helps kids aged 3 to 5 learn at their own speed, often through play. Read about how to choose a quality preschool.

Read to learn more about support networks and healthcare services parents can access in rural areas, and tips on keeping kids safe.

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

When caring for a child with Down syndrome, you might face some different challenges to other parents. Find out what support you can get.

Find out about financial support you may be able to claim if you are a teenage parent, including education, parenting and housing support.