Celebrate the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians.
Visit Australian of the Year Awards to see the 2012 list of recipients.

There is now an easier way to explore the family, health, education, employment and financial programs, benefits and services offered by Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
Visit www.humanservices.gov.au to find out more.

Congratulations to the many Australians across the nation who have made a significant difference to their communities.
Visit the Australia Day 2012 Honours List to search the list of recipients by name, postcode, town or city.

Entries close 5pm EDT 17 February 2012
Are you proud of your council's innovative approach to meeting your community's needs? All councils and shires are invited to enter.
Visit the National Awards for Local Government for more information.

Registering for online services makes it easier to manage your accounts online. You can now register for an online account with a participating agency.
Visit Register for online services for more information

Check out the latest advice about the risks you might face travelling overseas. Includes links to travel tips, an international travel checklist and Consular services and contacts.
Visit the Smartraveller website.

Effective 1 January 2012
The laws for occupational health and safety have changed.
Visit Comcare's Work Health and Safety website where you can explore the changes and access guidance and resources.

The 2011-12 Antarctic expedition season marks 100 years since the first Australian expedition led by Douglas Mawson.
Visit 100 years of Australian Antarctic expeditions for information about centenary events happening near you.

Courts are an important part of our justice system, but there are many situations where other options for resolving a dispute will be faster, cheaper and more suitable.
Visit Access to Justice for more information.

If you have an urgent after hours health concern, call the after hours GP helpline on 1800 022 222 for reassurance and practical advice.

One APS Career, thousands of opportunities.
Discover the flexible and diverse career paths the Australian Public Service has to offer.
Visit APSjobs for more information.

Review and comment on the draft K-10 Australian Curriculum in English, history, mathematics and science.
Visit the Australian Curriculum consultation website for further information.

Find out about Australia's history and culture from over 200 articles. Themes include Australian identity, history, Indigenous culture, music and performance, natural environment and the visual arts and crafts.

Access the Commonwealth Budget papers, Budget Speech, Budget Overview, Appropriation Bills and FAQs.

Visit the Budget 2011-12 website for more information, including how to purchase budget documents. 

Changes to the Ministry and Cabinet as announced by Prime Minister Gillard on Monday 12 December 2011.

Are you interested in becoming an Australian citizen? Find out what to do and how to apply.
Visit Citizenship Wizard website for information.

Keep safe and smart online. Check out the activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world.
Visit the Cybersmart website for more information.

If you've been affected by a recent disaster, find up to date public information, travel advice, relevant free call numbers, information on assistance packages and links to related websites and information.
Visit Disaster Assistance for further information.

Prepare and lodge your tax return online. Built-in checks and calculators help ensure accuracy, while the pre-filling service makes it easier to claim your entitlements.
Visit e-tax for more information.

Need to enrol or update your name or address?
Complete an online enrolment form today. It's that easy!

Plan your journey and help protect fruit and vegetable growers.
You cannot take fruit or fruiting vegetables (eg capsicum, chilli, eggplant, tomatoes etc) over state borders into NSW, Victoria or South Australia and you must eat, or dispose of, fruit or fruiting vegetables before travelling through protected areas.
Visit Fruit Fly Exclusion Zones for more information.

Did you know that every day you come into contact with intellectual property (IP)?
Think about the type of bread you buy, the armchair you sit in, the car you drive or the shoes you wear - IP is everywhere.
Visit IP Australia for more information.

If you're a traveller expecting to pass through an Australian international airport or seaport, be careful about what you purchase and try to bring into Australia.
Visit the Know before you go guide for travellers to help you prepare for your trip. Also available in languages other than English.

New opportunities for all Australians, ensuring that those vulnerable to the effects of social and economic change are not left behind.
Visit the Social Inclusion website to find out more.

Find out how you can save energy, water and money.
Visit the Living Greener website to check which government support you're eligible for to help you live more sustainably.

Search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools by school location, sector or name. The site provides access to school financial information, and allows parents to compare school performances from the NAPLAN tests.
Visit the My School website.

Find information on different types of child care and how to access assistance with the cost of child care.
Visit the mychild.gov.au website.

Nationally consistent, locally relevant.
MyHospitals presents data on individual public hospitals and some private hospitals throughout Australia.
Visit MyHospitals to learn about your local hospital.

1800 882 436
Free, confidential information, support and counselling 24 hours a day for women, partners and families.
Visit the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline site for further details.

Celebrate the many Australians who have made a significant difference to their communities.
Visit the Queen's Birthday 2011 Honours list for details of award recipients.

Round Two of the RDAF is now open. A total of $200 million has been allocated to support priority projects in regional Australia.
Visit Regional Development Australia Fund for further information.

Join Australia's first online community for volunteer breast cancer research participants.
Visit Register4 to find out how you can contribute to a faster cure for breast cancer.

1800 777 275
Call this number as an initial point of contact for information and referral services that assist small businesses. Visit Small Business Support Line for further information.

The SBR blog provides a forum for businesses, reporting professionals, software developers and other members of the public to discuss SBR online.
Visit the Standard Business Reporting blog for more information.

The Australian Government has announced support for affected workers and communities following BlueScope Steel's decision to reduce its operations.
Visit Support for BlueScope for more information; or call 1800 107 233

The Australian and Tasmanian governments have announced a $276 million funding package to support a sustainable and diversified Tasmanian forest industry and economy, while also protecting high conservation value native forests.
Visit Tasmanian Forests Agreement for more information; or call 1800 648 075

Helping young people with facts and advice to safely and responsibly navigate the digital environment.
Visit the ThinkUKnow website for information on what can go well and what can go wrong so you make the right choices.

Kids! Knowing how to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency can be the difference between life and death.
Visit the Triple Zero Kids' Challenge to learn about what happens when you call Triple Zero.

Are you planning to come to Australia? Find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances.
Visit the Visa Wizard website for information.

One in five young Australians experience depression each year. If you think you or someone you know may have depression or anxiety, visit the Youthbeyondblue website for help and information.