Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.

Raising a child and building family relationships over distance can be hard. Learn where to get support and how to involve family who live far away.

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.

Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.

Blended families are formed when parents form a new relationship and move in together. Given time, energy and care, blended families can work well.

Find out how to prepare your pet for a new baby and how to teach your child to look after your pet. Learn about pet allergies and illnesses.

Family or domestic violence (DV) can begin or become worse during pregnancy – find out what to do if you or someone you know needs help.

Creating a family budget can help you manage your finances and spend less time worrying about money. This page will guide you through the steps.

Fertility awareness is learning to identify which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or to become pregnant.

Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B is a 2-part payment for families to help with the cost of raising children. Find out more about these payments.