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Child Support Scheme history
Child Support Scheme history History of the scheme The Child Support Scheme makes sure children get appropriate support from their parents following separation. The scheme began in 1988. It responded to concerns about child poverty in single parent families. Before this, separated parents needed a court order for …
Development of Find and Connect
Development of Find and Connect Senate inquiries There were 3 separate Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiries between 2001 to 2009. The reports from these Inquiries highlight the impacts on children abandoned by or removed from their families. Not only were children impacted by poverty in their …
Budget 2024–25
Budget 2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25 - Social Services Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2024–25 - Social Services Minister’s media releases Relieving cost of living pressures for pensioners and income support recipients (Opens …
Australian Government response to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s report on the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) 2022
Australian Government response to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s report on the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) 2022 Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Standing Committee on Community …
Safe and Supported governance
Safe and Supported governance If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency. How we manage Safe and Supported Different groups take on different governance roles for Safe and …
Parents and Carers Reference Group
Parents and Carers Reference Group Easy Read version of this page Read the Easy Read version of this page . Role and purpose PCRG members share their experience and knowledge on the needs of children aged 0 to 12. They also share their thoughts on how the government can better help children and their families. The …
Forced adoption support
Forced adoption support Funded support services The Australian Government funds 7 organisations to provide coordinated specialist support services across Australia for people affected by forced adoption practices. The Forced Adoption Support Services complement existing state and territory services and other …
Supporting childhood development
Supporting childhood development About the Communities for Children Facilitating Partners program This program supports children and families in 52 disadvantaged communities across Australia. The program takes a whole-of community approach and focuses on providing services for early childhood development and …
Mental health support for children
Mental health support for children About Family Mental Health Support Services Family Mental Health Support Services (FMHSS) provides early intervention support to children and young people at risk of mental illness. The service is provided with the support of their families and carers. It is designed to be flexible …
Support for child and parent wellbeing
Support for child and parent wellbeing About the Children and Parenting Support program This program is designed to meet the needs of all families. The program’s services provide support to children aged from birth to 12 years and their families. It may include children up to 18 if needed. The program focuses on: …