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Paid and unpaid parental leave – things to consider

You may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay when you have a baby or adopt a child. Read about what to consider when deciding how much leave to take.

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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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Pregnancy at week 37

By the end of week 37, your baby is considered full-term. You'll probably be very tired because of the extra weight so try and get as much rest as you can.

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Working during pregnancy

UnIess your doctor tells you it is unsafe, you can continue working while pregnant. Read about managing your health and your career during pregnancy.

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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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Going to hospital or birthing centre

Whether you're planning to have your baby in hospital or at a midwifery-led birth centre, you should get a few things ready at least two weeks before your due date.

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What is medical management of miscarriage?

The medical management of miscarriage is when you take medicine to help the pregnancy tissue leave your body. Learn more about medical miscarriage.

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Mum2BMoodBooster - online program

Mum2BMoodBooster from PIRI is an evidence-based treatment for depression during pregnancy. Mum2BMoodBooster is a free online program designed to help women recover from antenatal depression.

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MumMoodBooster online program

MumMoodBooster from PIRI is an evidence-based treatment for postnatal depression. MumMoodBooster is designed to help women anywhere in Australia who are experiencing depression after the birth of their baby (postnatal depression).

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What do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers do?

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers provide culturally safe and appropriate care during and after pregnancy.

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