We do not expect you to take our word for it. Every guide lists the sources used for that page. This page explains the sources we rely on most and how we choose them.
How we choose sources#
We prioritise current Australian guidance from government agencies, clinical guidelines and reputable non-profits. We use international research for context, but we do not import advice from another health system without checking whether it applies here.
We avoid:
- anonymous social media posts
- content farms and AI-generated summaries
- commercial sites with a financial interest in the advice
- outdated guidance presented without a date
- single studies presented as settled science
Health and safety#
- healthdirect — Australian government health information and 24-hour nurse advice.
- Raising Children Network — Australian parenting evidence and practical guidance.
- Pregnancy, Birth and Baby — Australian government pregnancy and early parenting information.
- The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne — Kids Health Info — clinical fact sheets for parents.
- Red Nose Australia — safe sleep and sudden infant death prevention.
- ASCIA — allergy and immunology guidance.
- Cancer Council Australia — UV, sun protection and skin cancer prevention.
- Royal Life Saving Society Australia — drowning prevention, water safety and the Keep Watch program.
- Australian Immunisation Handbook — current national immunisation guidance.
- Product Safety Australia — mandatory standards and recalls for infant products.
- Therapeutic Goods Administration — medicines and medical device regulation.
Money, work and childcare#
- Services Australia — Centrelink, Medicare, Parental Leave Pay, Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy.
- Fair Work Ombudsman — parental leave, pay and workplace rights.
- Department of Education — 3 Day Guarantee — current childcare subsidy rules.
- ACECQA — national childcare quality ratings and service information.
- Australian Taxation Office — tax, super and family assistance.
Research and data#
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare — national health and welfare data.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics — population, family and cost-of-living data.
- National Health and Medical Research Council — Australian health and medical research guidance.
Mental health support#
- PANDA — perinatal mental health, 1300 726 306.
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636.
- Lifeline — 13 11 14.
- 13YARN — 13 92 76, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support.
A note on dates#
Guidance changes. A source that was current two years ago may not be current now. Each guide shows the date it was last updated and the sources used at that time. If you see something that looks out of date, email hello@bubs.com.au.