NSW Government
Families NSW

babies 0 to 1

baby with MumWhen you have a baby you want to do everything you can to give your baby the best start in life.

Learn about feeding, bathing, keeping them safe, as well as what to do when they cry... [more]

toddlers aged 1 to 3

baby and toddlerChildren between one and three years of age go through many different stages of rapid development which parents often need advice and support to manage.

Find out about their developmental stages and how to cope with them...[more]

children aged 3 to 8

boy with his motherAs children grow, they become more confident and they start to ask questions about the world about them. They also become very active as they learn new skills and their language becomes more fully developed.

For most parents and children this stage involves a major adjustment as children take their first steps towards independence by starting preschool and then on to 'big' school.

Families NSW offer support information which can assist parents... [more]

parenting

Dad with babyBecoming a parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks in life. It’s a huge responsibility that’s often taken for granted.

It’s important to remember that parents grow into their roles, and can’t expect to have the right answers all the time... [more]

getting help & support

family worker with dadSometimes we need some help with the challenges of parenting. 

There are groups and services that can support parents and their families.  Find a local playgroup, early childhood service or call a parenting helpline... [more]