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National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse
National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse 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. About the National Centre The 2017 final report to the Royal Commission into …
It’s National Child Protection Week
It’s National Child Protection Week National Child Protection Week reminds us about the important role we play in keeping children and young people safe. This year, National Child Protection Week is from 7 to 13 September 2025 . The theme is ‘Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action’. It highlights …
The Launch of the Early Years Strategy
The Launch of the Early Years Strategy Every child deserves the opportunity for the best start to life, setting a strong foundation to achieve their goals and dreams, no matter where they are born or raised. On 7 May 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and the Minister for Early …
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children
Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children About the study Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) is a study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children selected from different locations across Australia. LSIC aims to: improve understanding of the …
Leaving Violence Program
Leaving Violence Program Beware of misleading websites We are aware of unauthorised websites containing misleading and inaccurate information about the Leaving Violence Program. Do not click on links from these websites or social media. Do not provide personal information that may put you at risk. Learn more about …
5. Assessing the costs of children
… this report) based upon the parents’ combined Child Support Income in two age bands, 0–12 and 13–17. This division reflects the fact that expenditure on … parent’s self-support component to 220 per cent of the partnered pension rate plus an additional amount depending on the age of the child or … parent’s self-support component to 220 per cent of the partnered pension rate plus an additional amount depending on the age of the child or …
PART B: Background and Analysis
… to the annual amount of the relevant single rate of Social Security pension for the child support year. If the payer had relevant dependent … twice the annual amount of the relevant married rate of Social Security pension for the child support year, plus additional amounts for relevant … Care by an entitled carer The Scheme assumes that a child under the age of 18 is dependent. Where the child is married, or living in a de facto …
Productive Engagement and Welfare Receipt: a Life Course Profile in Australia
Productive Engagement and Welfare Receipt: a Life Course Profile in Australia With the ageing Australian population resulting in higher welfare costs, higher health expenditure and a smaller tax base it is increasingly important to promote economic participation and reduce welfare reliance. With the ageing Australian …
4. A new child support formula for Australia
… intact families, especially for one or two children under 13 years of age. Set percentages, irrespective of age The current formula applies the same percentage of income irrespective of the age of the children and therefore is not sensitive to the difference in the …
Have your say on being a parent in Australia
Have your say on being a parent in Australia Australia’s first national parenting survey is now open and you’re invited to share what parenting looks and feels like for you in 2025. The Parenting Today survey is a landmark national survey that captures the experiences, strengths, and support needs of parents and …