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Maternity services in rural Western Australia

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Western Australia and how to get care and support during your pregnancy and labour.

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Raising kids in tropical Australia

Growing up in northern Australia can be a magical and safe experience. But parents need to be aware of the risks posed by life in the tropics.

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Surrogacy

Surrogacy is when someone carries a pregnancy on someone else’s behalf. Learn about the types of surrogacy and laws guiding surrogacy in Australia.

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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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Routine health checks for babies and children

Routine health checks with a child health nurse or GP will check your child's growth and development and keep up to date with their routine vaccinations.

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Co-parenting

Co-parenting is when former partners share in raising their children after a divorce or breakup. Learn what the law says and how to resolve disputes.

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What does a child health nurse do?

A child health nurse supports you once you are home from hospital with a newborn baby. Learn more about their role and how they can help you.

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Childhood disability and parenting support

Disability and parenting support includes government support, information services, non-profit, charity and parent support groups and carers networks.

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Education for rural families

Learn more about the options for education for your child in rural areas from childcare facilities and early learning programs to going to school.

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Baby names

Here are some things to consider when choosing a name for your baby and how to register your baby's name in your state or territory.

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