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

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 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

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

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

Fish.gov.au

This website contains the most comprehensive set of fish related information in Australia. Includes links to Find a fish, Fish names, Recipes, Where to buy and Dining out.

http://www.fish.gov.au/

Migration, citizenship & travel

People have come to Australia from all over the world, for different reasons and in different ways. The National Archives holds records about many individuals who arrived from overseas during the 20th century and some who arrived during the 19th century. They also hold records about Australians who left and returned to Australia.

http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/explore/migration/index.aspx

National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC)

The National Childcare Accreditation Council is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) systems for family day care schemes, outside school hours care services and long day care centres across Australia.

http://www.ncac.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

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

Separation resources

Separation Resources section of the Child Support Agency contains information and links to books, publications, websites, DVDs and other resources for separated families.

http://www.csa.gov.au/services/separation_resources/

The Line

What exactly is The Line? And what happens when you cross it? Some things are never acceptable, like violence, rape and abuse. But in other areas, the line can be blurry. Where do you draw the line? At the end of the day, it's a personal thing. Here, you'll find a heap of stuff that will help you decide.

http://www.theline.gov.au/

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/

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/