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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.
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Participate in the free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to learn parenting tips to help your family thrive.
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At kindy, your child will learn through play, build knowledge and skills, and make friends; giving them a confident start.
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