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Health services for rural families
Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.
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Financial support for rural families
Financial support is available if you live in rural or remote areas. Find out if you're eligible and how to access assistance in the country.
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Medicare during pregnancy
Medicare is health insurance funded by the Australian Government. Find out what is covered by Medicare during pregnancy and after your baby is born.
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Family planning clinics
Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.
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Stuttering in children
Stuttering is a speech disorder that usually starts between the ages of 3 and 4 years. Learn more about stuttering and when to seek help.
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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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Fathers and depression
There is widespread belief that antenatal and postnatal depression (PND) are experienced only by women, but research and anecdotal evidence suggest that PND can affect fathers too.
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Obstetric violence
Obstetric violence includes any act that causes harm in the context of pregnancy care. Learn more about obstetric violence here.
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Short cervix in pregnancy
The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. People with a short cervix have a higher than average risk of giving birth early.
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What does your GP do for your baby
A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is trained to deal with all types of health issues. Your baby will have regular check-ups with a GP.
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