The challenges of bringing up children in the 21st century are very different to the challenges your parents faced or their parents before them. However, help is not far away and there is a wealth of information available for Australian parents, including information for families of children with special needs.
This site has handy links to websites that draw on the expertise of professionals around the country and the world, and also refer you to Australian Government information on relevant programs.
This section includes information on the following: