Information about the type of support available if you have a disability and are expecting a baby, or are already a parent. For information about what support people can get at home and how to apply for it, see
support at home.
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Support during pregnancy Support after you have your baby Support if you have older children Payments Support during pregnancy
Your doctor (general practitioner or GP) can provide you with information and support during your pregnancy. Your doctor will also be able to refer you to a specialist if needed.
Information about the types of care during pregnancy and birth can be found on the Children, Youth and Women's Health website.
Support services in your local area can be accessed through Disability Services. For more information, phone 1300 786 117 or contact your local Disability Services office. If you are not a Disability Services client see eligibility and referrals.
For phone information, counselling and support, call the Parent Helpline on 1300 364 100 (cost of a local call). The line is open 24-hours-a-day, every day of the year.
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Support after you have your baby
If you have just had a baby, your hospital or doctor may have already put you in contact with a local parenting support program or parenting group. Many areas also offer programs and support for new fathers with a disability.
Information on parenting groups can be found on the Children, Youth and Women's Health website.
If you, or your partner, are having trouble accessing a parenting support program, get advice about what's available in your area:
For information, counselling and support phone the Parent Helpline on 1300 364 100 (cost of a local call). The line is open 24-hours-a-day, every day of the year.
Home visits and support to eligible families over a two-year period is provided by the Child and Youth Health Family home visiting program.
Stories and information about pregnancy, birth and parenting written by, for and about young parents can be found in the guide of sanity and survival for young parents on the Child and Youth Health website.
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Support if you have older children
Disability Services can provide support and information about what's available in your area. For more information, phone 1300 786 117 or contact your local Disability Services office.
If you are not a Disability Services client see eligibility and referrals.
For information, counselling and support phone the Parent Helpline on 1300 364 100 (cost of a local call). The line is open 24-hours-a-day, every day of the year.
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Payments
Information on payments for parents or guardians can be found on the Centrelink website:
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More information
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Approved service providers
Library and information service
Preschool children with disability
School-aged children with disability
Service and information directories
Grandparents and relatives as caregivers
Other websites
Helpful hints for parents - Parenting SA