Families
Family Assistance Office (FAO)
The Family Assistance Office gives Australian families better access to government services. Instead of going to different agencies to get family assistance, families are able to get all their payments from just one place. Family Assistance Offices have been set up in Medicare Australia offices and Centrelink Customer Service Centres across the country, offering a range of payments to support families with their work and family responsibilities.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/
My School
My School website enables you to search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools. You can quickly locate statistical and contextual information about schools in your community and compare them with statistically similar schools across the country.
http://www.myschool.edu.au/
mychild.gov.au
Mychild.gov.au is about children, with the main focus being on early childhood learning and child care. You will also find helpful links to other information for families in this site.
http://mychild.gov.au/
Raising Children Network
The Australian parenting website: comprehensive, practical, expert child health and parenting information and activities covering children aged 0-8 years. Provides essential information and practical tools on child health, safety, nutrition, learning, parental wellbeing, family management and children's activities.
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au/
Breastfeeding helpline
Available 7 days a week on 1800 686 268. Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) counsellors are trained volunteers who provide counselling and breastfeeding information to any person seeking their help. All ABA counsellors have breastfed at least one baby for at least nine months.
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/products/counselling.asp
Centrelink online services
Centrelink Online Services provides a secure and convenient way to access a range of Centrelink services via the internet, so that you may not have to come in to an office or call. You can register to use Centrelink online services online, over the phone or in person.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/centrelink-online-services
Changing schools
Each year nearly 80,000 school students move interstate with their family. This site links to booklets and a brochure which provide information for schools and parents to assist in supporting the needs of students who move schools.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/ChangingSchools/
Child care - find a child care service
Search by type of care (long, occasional, after school etc), location (town, postcode etc) or name of centre to find approved child care services in your area.
http://ifp.mychild.gov.au/ChildCareService/Search.aspx
Child care estimator
Child Care estimator helps families budget for their child care costs for Child Care Benefit, Child Care Rebate entitlements, and out-of-pocket child care costs. The rate estimator lets you estimate Centrelink and/or Family Assistance, Child Support, and Child Care payments you may be able to receive, based on your current or proposed circumstances. You do not need to register to use this service.
http://australia.gov.au/service/child-care-estimator
Child Support Agency (CSA)
The Child Support Agency (CSA) is responsible for administering Australia's Child Support Scheme, supporting separated parents to transfer payments for the benefit of their children.
http://www.csa.gov.au/
Child support interview service
As part of the Child Support Agency (CSA) outreach program, CSA officers are available in NSW/ACT, Vic, Tas, WA, Qld and SA/NT to conduct face–to–face interviews with CSA customers.
http://australia.gov.au/service/child-support-interview-service
Child support online estimator
Use the Child Support online estimator to calculate an estimate of your child support and family assistance payments. The estimator uses the most current rates to give you an indication of your payments. The Family Assistance Office and the Child Support Agency will determine your actual payments.
http://australia.gov.au/service/child-support-online-estimator
CSAonline
CSAonline is a quick, easy and secure way to do your child support business where and when it suits you. Whether you live in Australia or overseas, you can enrol for CSAonline once you have registered a case with the Child Support Agency (CSA). Includes link to information to assist employers.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/CSA/csa-online
Cybersmart
Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff.
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Do Not Call Register
You can list your Australian fixed line and mobile numbers on the Do Not Call Register to reduce the amount of unsolicited telemarketing calls.
http://australia.gov.au/service/do-not-call-register-service-directory
Education Tax Refund
Provides information on the Education Tax Refund designed to help families with children undertaking primary or secondary school studies meet the costs of school education.
http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/
Families - MoneySmart
It's not worth leaving your family's wellbeing to chance. With sensible money management and a few simple strategies, you can give your family the reassurance of financial security. Includes links to teaching your kids about money; and relationships and money.
http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/information-for/families
Family Assistance Office online services
Family Assistance Office online services provide you with a secure environment to complete some of your family assistance business. Online services are accessible from your home, office, personal computer or phone.
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/online-services/
Family life
HealthInsite topic page linking to a range of information on living in a family. Topics covered include adoption, babies, childhood, family nutrition, family planning and fertility, family breakdown, parenting and child health issues.
HealthInsite provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Family_Life
Family Relationship Advice Line
The Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 is a national telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues.
http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/Services/FRAL/Pages/default.aspx
Family Relationship Centres
The Family Relationship Centres provide a source of information and confidential advice for families at all stages in their life. Whether you are starting a relationship, wanting to make your relationship stronger, or having relationship difficulties, the Centres can help.
http://australia.gov.au/service/family-relationship-centres
Family Relationships Online
Family Relationships Online provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues. It also allows families to find out about a range of services that can assist them to manage relationship issues, including agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parents separate.
http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
Family separation: a guide for teens
This guide aims to give teenagers some tips and help to understand and cope with family separation.
http://www.csa.gov.au/publications/1333.php
Medicare
Medicare is Australia's health care system. Medicare ensures that all Australians have access to free or low-cost medical, optical and hospital care while being free to choose private health services, and in special circumstances, allied health services.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/medicare
Medicare online services
Medicare online services provides a convenient way to view, update and request some information held by Medicare. You do need to register to use some of the services.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/medicare-online-services
My family is separating -- what now?
My family is separating -- what now? is an online service developed by the Australian Government Child Support Agency in partnership with the Attorney-General's Department. The information provided on this website is a guide to help families experiencing separation find their way around the Family Law System and better understand their rights and responsibilities following separation.
http://familyseparation.humanservices.gov.au/
Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline
Phone the Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline on 1800 882 436 for support relating to pregnancy, birthing, post-natal care and parenting in the first 12 months. Service operates 24 hours a day.
http://australia.gov.au/service/pregnancy-birth-baby-helpline
Promoting healthy weight
Specific information on overweight and obesity is provided, including: prevalence of overweight and obesity; How overweight and obesity is defined; Calculate your BMI (for adults only); Causes of overweight and obesity; Health consequences; Economic consequences.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-hlthwt-obesity.htm
Protect your children
Parents need to make sure they take a few extra measures to ensure their children are protected when online. Links to further information and a number of websites targeted at children of different ages that guide children through a range of Internet safety issues.
http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/home_internet_users/protect_your_children
Stay Smart Online
This site is designed to help home users and small businesses to stay smart online. It has simple advice on how to secure computers, transact and interact safely online and provides access to a range of information and resources including helpful top tips, fun quizzes, and guides.
http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
youth.csa.gov.au
Things in your life change when your parents decide not to live together anymore. Like most kids whose parents separate you’ll feel different things and have lots of questions. Find helpful information including books, a game and activities.
http://youth.csa.gov.au/
