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Child support

Child support About the Child Support Scheme Services Australia delivers the Child Support Scheme to separated parents and non-parent carers and is also the decision maker under child support law. We are responsible for child support policy and legislation. Child support payments are usually calculated using the child …

Help and support for parenting and children

Help and support for parenting and children 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 . Available support There are a range of services and support available to help people navigate …

Supporting community change

Supporting community change Working together We’re supporting government, communities, philanthropy and other key partners to build strong relationships and work together to tackle social issues.    This work has a strong focus on intergenerational disadvantage and improving child and family wellbeing. It aims to help …

Early childhood

Early childhood Programs, resources and support   Resources are available to help parents and carers during early childhood.   Supporting childhood development   The Communities for Children Facilitating Partners (CfC FP) program supports early childhood development and wellbeing in disadvantaged communities.   Learn …

Charities and not-for-profit support

Charities and not-for-profit support About charities and not-for-profits in Australia Australia's not-for-profit (NFP) sector is at the core of our civil society. More than 300,000 NFP organisations positively impact Australian life. The 2024 data suggests we have more than 60,000 registered charities. This equates to …

Australia’s approach to social investment

Australia’s approach to social investment About the approach  The Priority Investment Approach provides a better understanding of how Australians use the social security system, and where we can intervene early to support vulnerable Australians.  The Priority Investment Approach uses a model to inform decisions that …

Social impact investing

Social impact investing How it works   Social impact investing (SII) brings governments, service providers, investors, and communities together to address social policy issues.    Since 2017-18, $52.7 million has been committed to grow the SII market in Australia.   SII initiatives   The following trials inform the …

Child protection

Child protection 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 . Child protection in Australia Australian children and young people should: grow up safe and supported be free from harm and …

Preventing youth homelessness

Preventing youth homelessness About the program  Reconnect is an early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Reconnect is also available for the families of those young people. Youth who are new to Australia can access the program up …

Support for students and apprentices

Support for students and apprentices Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices Youth Allowance (student) is a means tested payment for full-time students and Australian apprentices aged 16-24 years.  Visit the Services Australia website for more information about Youth Allowance (Opens external website) …