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

The support you need can be just a phone call away. Find out how and who you can speak to for advice and support as a new parent.

Becoming a parent can be one of the most wonderful but challenging experiences in life. It can sometimes put a strain on relationships, regardless of what they were like before.

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program offers valuable parenting advice for mums, dads, step-parents, guardians and carers to nuture and care for their child.

Playgroups help children to develop their language and social skills while helping parents build social networks and support parental wellbeing.

Find out about different styles of parenting and how the parenting style you choose impacts your child's social and emotional wellbeing.

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

Postnatal depression, single parenting, relationship breakdowns and divorce and losing your identity can be some of the difficulties faced by parents.

Happy single-parent families with healthy, well-adjusted children do exist. Research suggests that when parents, single or partnered, spend time with their kids, children do well.

Find out more about the unique challenges that many parents with a disability face, and the importance of asking for help and support when needed.