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Paid and unpaid parental leave – things to consider

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.

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Parental rights and finances

Parents have rights in regards to workplace issues, parental leave, discrimination and breastfeeding. Financial assistance and benefits are also available.

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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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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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Medicare and other benefits

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

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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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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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Single parenting

Being a single parent can be hard, but there are ways you can ensure your children grow up healthy and well-adjusted, while looking after yourself.

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Support for teenage parents

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

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Common worries and fears for parents

New parents often worry that they don't know what to do. There are practical ways to deal with the challenges so you can enjoy time with your baby.

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