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Family tax benefit – Part A and Part B

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.

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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

A variety of schemes and payments are available to eligible families in Australia to help with the cost of raising children. Learn more here.

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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

It is common for new parents to worry about what to do. Learn easy ways to handle challenges so you can relax and enjoy your baby.

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Paid and unpaid parental leave – things to consider

You may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay when you have a baby or adopt a child. Read about what to consider when deciding how much leave to take.

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Raising multiple babies

Raising multiple babies, such as triplets or more, can be challenging. But with support, raising and feeding multiples does get easier.

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Teething and baby teeth

Teething starts between 4 and 10 months. Teething babies can be fussy and cranky. Learn how to ease your baby's teething pain and care for new teeth.

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Support for migrants to Australia

If you are new to Australia, find out how the government and community organisations can support you.

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Adding your new baby to Medicare

It's important to add your newborn baby to your Medicare card so they can start to receive free or low-cost healthcare and hospital services.

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