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Emergency and support services are available if you have concerns for a child or family:

Adoption and foster care

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Thinking about adopting a child or becoming a foster or kinship carer? Find out what’s required in Queensland and the services available to support and advise you.

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General enquiries 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Wellbeing Services

Family Wellbeing Services provide free, confidential advice and support for families and children of all ages.

Tips for new parents

Learn how to prepare for a new baby and deal with any feeding or minor health problems in those first few weeks.

Family payments and support

Need financial help? Find out if you are eligible for government benefits like the Baby Bonus, childcare assistance or help with medical costs.

What's your date to vaccinate?

We aim to have 95% of all Queensland children fully immunised at one, two and five years of age. Find out how.

Helping families bounce back from tough times

Contact Family and Child Connect to get life moving in the right direction again.

Free parenting program

Participate in the free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to learn parenting tips to help your family thrive.

Enrol your 4 year old now!

At kindy, your child will learn through play, build knowledge and skills, and make friends; giving them a confident start.

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Cultural acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.