Useful Australian parenting resources.
A calm, curated library of trusted websites, free tools, podcasts, videos and support services for the early parenting years.
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Curated for Australian families
Useful alongside First Years guides
Clear prompts for when to seek help
Start with these trusted places
These are core resources First Years returns to across the website and PDF guides.
NHMRC Infant Feeding Guidelines
Australian infant feeding guidance used as a foundation for feeding and first foods content.
nhmrc.gov.auOpen resourcehealthdirect
Plain-language Australian health information, symptom support and 24-hour phone advice.
healthdirect.gov.auOpen resourceRaising Children Network
Australian Government-supported articles, videos and practical parenting information.
raisingchildren.net.auOpen resourceApps, podcasts, videos and tools
Helpful resources parents can save and return to when a question comes up.
Bright Tomorrows
Free Australian early childhood app with play and development ideas.
brighttomorrows.org.auOpen resourceRaising Healthy Minds
Free Australian app for children's social and emotional wellbeing.
healthdirect.gov.auOpen resourceWords Grow Minds
Australian early language resources, stories and parent-friendly prompts.
wordsgrowminds.org.auOpen resourceEmerging Minds Families
Australian podcast and resources about family mental health and parenting.
emergingminds.com.auOpen resourceNip Allergies in the Bub
Food allergy prevention videos and recipes from the National Allergy Council.
nationalallergycouncil.org.auOpen resourceEmergency Plus app
Helps callers give emergency services their location in Australia.
triplezero.gov.auOpen resourceUse resources alongside professional advice.
Online resources can help you prepare and understand options, but they do not replace personalised medical, developmental, mental health, dietetic, legal or emergency advice.