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… eligibility for Parenting Payment Single increased base rate for working age and student payments increasing the rate of Rent Assistance extended … eligibility for Parenting Payment Single increased base rate for working age and student payments increasing the rate of Rent Assistance extended …

Children’s Week 2025 Children's week runs from 18 October to 26 October. It is an opportunity to celebrate the rights of children and recognise the importance of raising them healthy and happy.  The safety and wellbeing of children remains a national priority for governments and is supported by initiatives we fund. …

… and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children up to the age of 6 years SNAICC – National Voice for our Children (Opens external … and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children up to the age of 6 years SNAICC – National Voice for our Children – the national …

… (Single) rate of $922.10 per fortnight. They will also receive the basic Pension Supplement of $27.20 per fortnight that is available to Parenting … (Single) rate of $922.10 per fortnight. They will also receive the basic Pension Supplement of $27.20 per fortnight that is available to Parenting …

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 …

… 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 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 …

… 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 …

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 …

Community support Income support payments A range of payments are available to support Australians during various stages of life.  Find payments and concessions Community support news See all news … Find out about social security, ageing, financial wellbeing, online gambling harm, volunteering and community support. … …