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.
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Families and Children Feature
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Schoolkids Bonus
The Government is delivering a new payment for families with kids in school to help with education costs.
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National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
The 2010-11 Annual Report on the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children has now been released.
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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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Consultations about the potential role of a National Children's Commissioner
The Department has recently completed a round of targeted consultations about the potential role of a National Children's Commissioner.
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Introducing new National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children (National Framework) e-newsletter
Keep informed about what the Government is doing to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Australia's children.
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