New Parent / Early Years
Before a doctor, nurse or any healthcare practitioner can examine or treat you, they usually need your consent or permission. This could simply mean following their suggestions, such as the doctor asking you if they can take your blood pressure and you position your arm so they can do the task.

New Parent / Early Years Resources
New Parents / Early Years Information
New Parents / Early Years
Down Syndrome Australia’s New Parent Information Pack & online self-referral
This suite of resources, developed by Down Syndrome Australia, is specifically designed for families who have just had a baby with Down syndrome. There is also the option of an online referral form to arrange for the local Down Syndrome Association to make contact with you.
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Raising Children
At raisingchildren.net.au free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information is provided to help your family grow and thrive together. Funded by the Australian Government, and reviewed by experts and non-commercial.