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22 Mar 2023... This resource provides information to help parents who are settling in Australia to keep their families strong, happy and healthy. Parenting can be difficult. For parents who have come to Australia from overseas, there are the added pressures of raising children in a new country and a new cultural environment. Children, through school and other activities, often adapt more easily and may learn Australian customs, language and culture faster than their parents. This booklet will help parents care for their families in Australia and find help when needed.

This brochure explains what will happen when Community Services want to talk about your children.

We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

12 Nov 2024... A poster about Parent Pathways, a support service for parents and carers with children under 6 years old.  Parent Pathways connects parents and carers with someone who can help them meet their goals. This service can support parents and carers to get help with child care, find community support, study or do training. This service can also support parents and carers to pay for a uniform or tools, look for work when they are ready, and pay for a computer to work or study.

30 Oct 2023... A child representative is a person who does things and makes decisions about the NDIS on behalf of a child participant. The term "child" in this fact sheet refers to a person younger than 18. This fact sheet will explain: what a child representative is what a child representative does how you become a child representative when your role as a child representative ends.

30 Mar 2020... Use this webpage if you live in NSW. This webpage is about the Establishment step in your Court case after Community Services take your child. It explains that the magistrate must decide if Community Services were right to say your child was not safe. It tells you the 3 choices you can make in Court and what each choice means. The webpage says to talk to your lawyer so you understand your options and what may happen next.

30 Mar 2020... Use this webpage if you live in NSW. This webpage explains what you can do if you worry about your child while they are in foster care.  It gives examples of things parents may worry about and the steps you can take. The page explains when to talk to your lawyer or caseworker, and what to do if your child may be in danger.  It also links to other easy read fact sheets, including What is foster care? and You want to make a complaint.

28 Feb 2020... Use this webpage if you live in NSW. This webpage explains the rights of parents who are working with NSW Community Services.  It says you have the right to fair treatment, to get legal help, and to understand reports and other papers about you and your child. It also explains your right to ask for information in ways that help you understand, and to have a support person or advocate in meetings.  The page links to other fact sheets, including Who are NSW Community Services? and What is an advocate? .

07 Mar 2025... A brochure about Parent Pathways, a support service for parents and carers with children under 6 years old.  Parent Pathways connects parents and carers with someone who can help them meet their goals. This service can support parents and carers to get help with child care, find community support, study or do training. This service can also support parents and carers to pay for a uniform or tools, look for work when they are ready, and pay for a computer to work or study.

An outline of: what a 'Care by Secretary Order' is; how long it lasts; living arrangements for its duration; young people's rights and responsibilities and where to get help.