Learn about adoption, eligibility and legalities between states and territories. Learn about timelines, costs and how it may affect your family.

Deciding whether to give a child up for adoption can be stressful, but there is support for parents and carers to help them through this process.

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.

Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.

Medicare provides all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

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

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.

To become a foster carer, you'll need to consider the emotional challenges, financial issues and how a child's background affects their development.

Many Australian children live in rainbow families with same-sex parents. Find out more about becoming a same-sex family and the supports available.

If you have a regular menstrual cycle, the most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Find out some other early signs that you are pregnant.