Parenting
WhatsApp, Messenger and YouTube Kids sit outside Australia's social media ban for under-16s. The law restricts accounts, the penalties fall on platforms, and eSafety's first evaluation found daily messaging rising.Read More
In NSW, supervising a learner driver requires a current full Australian driver licence, and an Indian licence does not qualify, however long it has been held. Converting one starts with the knowledge and driving tests.Read More
Since 5 January 2026, every eligible family can get at least 72 hours of subsidised care a fortnight. The Child Care Subsidy visa rules did not change, and a parent on a 482 or 485 visa does not meet them.Read More
Australia adds fluoride to tap water on purpose, while India runs a national programme against fluorosis. Here is what the limits, the evidence and the child dental benefit mean for parents.Read More
India's schedule has no chickenpox vaccine, and Australia funds one at 18 months. A vaccination provider here enters a child's doses from India on the register, which Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy check.Read More
Raising children is rarely simple, but for Indian parents in Australia, it often comes with an added layer of complexity. Alongside everyday concerns about education, wellbeing and behaviour sits a deeper question: how do you pass on culture without turning it into pressure? For many Indian-Australian families, childhood becomes a balancing act between heritage and […]Read More
As Indian Australian parents, one common challenge we face is guiding our children towards clothing choices that balance cultural values, practicality, and personal expression. Growing up in Australia, children navigate between the vibrant openness of Australian culture and the traditions of their Indian heritage.Read More
Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can trigger a range of emotions, from excitement to confusion or distress. Naturally, a critical question often arises: does your spouse or partner have a say in whether you carry the pregnancy?Read More
Many Australian parents enrol their kids in multiple activities—sports, music, dance, tutoring, and more—in hopes of providing opportunities and fostering development. But sometimes, too much of a good thing can become harmful. Over-scheduling children can lead to stress, exhaustion, and anxiety. Here are eight clear signs your child may have too many extracurricular activities and […]Read More
In many Indian Australian families, the past is something we often choose not to speak about. Particularly when it comes to trauma, silence is considered strength, and shame is borne quietly. But now, for those who experienced sexual abuse while in institutional care, a new path to healing is being offered by the Australian Government through the National Redress Scheme.Read More
