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Choosing to continue your pregnancy and to parent is very challenging but with the support of caring people, parenting classes, and other resources, many women find the help they need to make this choice.
http://www.centrelink.gov.au to find out about financial assistance available, i.e. Parenting payment.
Being pregnant or having a new baby does not mean you need to give up on your education. There are childcare facilities or willing family/friends that could provide support for you.
The distance Education Centre Victoria can offer full time schooling at all levels to year 12 for students who cannot otherwise engage in regular school attendance. Enquires can be made by contacting the Centre on Toll Free 1800 133 511.
Corio Bay Senior College is very supportive of young parents and has a child facility attached to the school. Enquires can made by contacting the coordinator of the Young Parent Access Project on (03) 52751158
To find out more about correspondence courses contact Australian Correspondence Schools on (03) 97361882 or on internet
Parenting is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding things in life.