Overview

FaHCSIA helps to support families and children through programs and services and benefits and payments. Further support is provided through grants and funding for organisations providing services for families.

Families and Children Feature

Dad and Partner Pay

Dad and Partner Pay

Fathers and partners play an important role in a child’s life. From 1 January 2013 the Australian Government is introducing a new payment, subject to the passage of legislation, Dad and Partner Pay.Continue Reading

paid parental leave scheme

Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme started on 1 January 2011. It provides eligible working parents with 18 weeks of pay at the National Minimum WageContinue Reading

Latest news & events

New Dad and Partner Pay

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to expand the Paid Parental Leave scheme with a new entitlement for working fathers and partners.
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