Raising Healthy Minds app

Raising Healthy Minds is a free app that supports parents, carers and professionals to build knowledge and confidence concerning the social and emotional wellbeing of children.

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What Were We Thinking! app

What Were We Thinking! free app, provides information to help new parents. It is available from the Apple iOS Store.

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Kids' health

Discover more about health topics relevant to kids and their parents and carers, such as fever and high temperature, medicines, vomiting, mental health and chickenpox.

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Your baby and the first few weeks

Bringing your baby home can be overwhelming, especially for new parents. Discover health checks and support services to help during those early weeks.

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Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Dealing with a family break-up, separation or divorce can leave you feeling hurt, angry, relieved or confused. Get tips on how to cope with a break-up.

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Helping your child through puberty

Puberty can cause different emotional changes. Learn more about how to navigate the challenges of puberty and what support is available.

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Support for parents of children with cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Read about coping with your child’s diagnosis and where to go for support.

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Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

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Down Syndrome Health Record App

Health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome that assists them to record and monitor their child’s health, growth and development.

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Babies' and toddlers' health

Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, croup and fevers in young children.

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Blood types

You inherit your blood type from your parents. Learn more about blood types and why receiving the wrong type of blood can be dangerous.

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Feeding your newborn baby

One of the most important choices you need to make as a new parent is how you will feed your baby. Find out about the different options available.

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Pregnancy and Postnatal Mental Health Online Programs

Learn practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood during pregnancy and postpartum with THIS WAY UP’s clinically-proven online programs for parents.

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Postnatal depression

Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when low feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be postnatal depression.

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How does adoption work?

Learn about adoption, eligibility and legalities between states and territories. Learn about timelines, costs and how it may affect your family.

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of conditions caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about FASD here.

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Making decisions about unplanned pregnancies

Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.

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Puberty for boys

The male body changes during puberty. Find out about the physical and emotional changes you may experience as you go through puberty and adolescence.

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Puberty for girls

During puberty, the female body changes. Learn more about the physical and emotional changes you may experience when going through puberty.

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Guide to genetic disorders

Genetic issues impact many aspects of health and development. Some affect people from birth, while others develop later in life. Read on for details.

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Substance abuse

Substance abuse involves using too much alcohol or other drugs. Read about the signs of substance abuse as well as available treatments.

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Health and wellbeing apps

Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.

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Developing life skills through sports

Sport is good for your child's physical health. Sport also has psychological benefits for children and teaches them important life skills.

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Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a loss of elastic tissue. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for Marfan syndrome.

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Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety is common in young children. Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that can affect children and adults. Find out more.

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Mental health helplines

Information about key groups that can help with mental health problems, including healthdirect partners and leading Australian health organisations.

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Support for children with cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, they will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and how to support them.

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Social behaviour disorders

Social behaviour disorders impact a person’s ability to manage positive behaviour. Learn more about the types and signs and ways to find help.

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Gender incongruence

Gender incongruence is the term used to describe when your gender is different to your assigned sex. Learn more about this and gender dysphoria.

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Depression in children

If your child has symptoms of depression that affect the way they think feel and behave, seek professional help as soon as possible.

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