Support

maternal child health line (state government resources)

24/7 support across Victoria

maternal child health service (state government resources)

free primary health service for all Victorian families, hospitals notify service after you give birth then there is a home visit to check on the baby, parents, and observe living conditions

maternal child health app (state government resources)

sends reminders to parents about/for appointments, provides professional health info and support contacts

local maternal and child health services (local government resources)

support and information, access to professional advice

Recreation facilities (local government resources)

playgrounds, gardens, parks

community health and wellbeing plans (local government resources)

lifestyle programs to encourage healthy eating, exercise, and social interaction

immunisation programs (local government resources)

vaccines

play groups (local government resources)

for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents/caregivers. Adults can discuss common concern

long day care (local government resources)

All day or part time care for children of working families, before/after school care as well as during school holidays

dad and partner pay

usually 2 weeks

parental leave and pay

usually $900 per week for 20 weeks

the pregnancy, birth and baby helpline

provides support

childcare subsidy

childcare expenses reduced

raising children website

provides information about how to raise a child

medicare

provides subsidised essential healthcare, health insurance

family tax benefit

assist families raising a child