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/

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/

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

Community services directory

This directory from the Child Support Agency provides information on organisations in the community which provide services to assist parents on a wide range of family related issues.

http://csd.csa.gov.au/

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/

What payments we offer

This page lists the payments available from the Family Assistance Office that can help you with the costs of raising children.

http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payments/

Young Carers

The Young Carers website, produced and funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, provides information, contacts and support for young carers, parents, and primary teachers.

http://www.youngcarers.net.au/