Adopting children from overseas

Fact sheet produced by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship providing an overview on overseas adoption.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/36adopting.htm

Adoption

Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. This page provides links to information on adoption in Australia and Overseas.

http://www.community.gov.au/Internet/MFMC/community.nsf/pages/section?opendocument&Section=Adoption

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register

The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (the Immunisation Register) is a national register administered by Medicare Australia that records details of vaccinations given to children under seven years of age who live in Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/australian-childhood-immunisation-register

Baby bonus

Baby Bonus is paid to families following the birth (including stillborn babies) or adoption of a child. It recognises the extra costs incurred at the time of a new birth or adoption. This page from the Family Assistance Office links to information about eligibility, rates and how to apply.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/baby_bonus/Pages/default.aspx

Birth

Links to HealthInsite's Birth life stage topic page provides information about giving birth, including the stages of labour. Provides related information on pregnancy, birth complications, birthing options, pain relief, caesareans, babies and birth defects.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/content/internal/page.cfm?ObjID=000715B8-01D7-1D2D-81CF83032BFA006D

Having a baby (NSW)

This page provides information about Planning a Family; Pregnancy; Giving Birth and After the Birth.

http://www.nsw.gov.au/life-events/having-baby

Having a baby in Victoria

If you are having a baby, or thinking about becoming pregnant, you will want to know and think about the types of care offered by Victoria's maternity services through the public hospital system.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/maternity/index.htm

Having a baby? (PDF 809KB)

This page provides information about having a baby and how to manage your money.

http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/documents/women/fs006.pdf

Having a child (Tas)

The page provides information about registration of a birth and useful health resources for your child.

http://www.service.tas.gov.au/LifeEvents/LifeEvents.asp?LifeEventID=00003107&LifeEventTitle=Having+a+child

Having children

This page provides information about government assistance for parents, parental leave, childcare and take control of your money.

http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/content/consumer/events/children/

Immunise Australia Program

This website provides information about immunisation and Australian immunisation standards, including translations of some materials. Based on accurate information available at this time, the Immunise Australia Program website will help you to make informed decisions.

http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/

LifeEvents (WA)

Life Events is a secure online service provided by the WA Government that allows you to simultaneously notify a number of WA government agencies of changes to your details. Through Life Events you can notify information and details pertaining to change of address, birth, death and change of name.

https://www.lifeevents.wa.gov.au/

Links to useful information for individuals and communities - adoption

Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this section you will find links to information on adoption in Australia and Overseas.

http://www.community.gov.au/internet/mfmc/community.nsf/pages/section?opendocument&Section=Adoption

Links to useful information for individuals and communities - parenting

Community.gov.au is a portal to information for individuals and community organisations across Australia. In this section you will find links to information and resources to help with everyday parenting issues.

http://www.community.gov.au/Internet/MFMC/Community.nsf/pages/section?opendocument&Section=Parenting

Medicare Australia

As the Australian government agency for health payments and information, Medicare Australia administers major programs including Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register, the Australian Organ Donor Register and several professional programs to support health outcomes.

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/

National Pregnancy Support Helpline

The National Pregnancy Support Helpline provides counselling and support to women, their partners or their families, who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or who are uncertain about continuing with a pregnancy.

http://australia.gov.au/service/national-pregnancy-support-helpline

Payments if you are having a baby

This page provides information about having a baby and the payments you may be entitled to once you are a parent.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/pg_baby.htm

Search for an approved child care service

Search the Child Care Benefit approved services to quickly locate a child care service in your area. You can find information about each service and compare what each has on offer. This may help you find the child care service that best suits your needs.

http://australia.gov.au/service/search-for-an-approved-child-care-service

Search for child care (National Childcare Accreditation Council)

Search for child care services by location or name to find contact details and Accreditation information. All services listed are registered with NCAC to participate in the Child Care Quality Assurance systems.

http://www.ncac.gov.au/Search/Search1.asp