Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay, employer-funded paid parental leave, Dad and Partner Pay, or unpaid leave. When deciding how much parental leave to take, it's important to think about what works best for you and your family.

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

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.

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

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.

UnIess your doctor tells you it is unsafe, it is possible to work while pregnant. Get some tips on managing and making adjustments to your work and career.

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

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

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.