Annual Report 2002–03 Volume I


Output Group 1.1 I Family Assistance



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Output Group 1.1 I Family Assistance

Contribution to Outcome 1


Family Assistance contributes to Outcome 1 by:

providing income support to families to assist with the costs of children, including newborns, in a way that recognises the needs and choices of both single and dual income families

helping to support and strengthen families through the provision of services to enhance family relationships, to assist in preventing family breakdown, and to resolve conflict around separation. The services include parenting education and measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and assisting parents to provide nurturing care and development opportunities for young children.

Strategies


Provide a system of financial assistance available to most families, with payments structured according to the number and ages of children in the household

Recognise the needs of particular groups, including sole parents, single income couples and people caring for orphaned children

Promote choice of delivery mechanisms so families can elect whether they receive their financial assistance as a transfer payment or through the tax system

Fund non-government organisations to provide a range of services such as family relationships education, family relationships skills training, family relationships counselling, adolescent mediation and family therapy, CCSs, financial counselling, parenting programs, and family support services and playgroups

Provide leadership, community education and project funding to reduce child exploitation, abuse and neglect

Help families with young people coping with, or at risk of illicit drug use


Outputs under Output Group 1.1

Child abuse prevention


Early Intervention Parenting (EIP)—projects aimed at child abuse prevention, improved parenting and strengthening families

National Child Protection Clearinghouse—information dissemination on child protection activities and research

Australian Council for Children and Parenting (ACCAP)—policy advice to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and is also responsible for the biennial National Child Protection Awards.

Double Orphan Pension


A non-means tested payment for children with at least one deceased parent, who cannot have contact with the other (for example, because that parent is a long-term prisoner or their whereabouts are unknown).

Family and youth support (National Illicit Drugs Strategy)


The ‘Strengthening and supporting families coping with illicit drug use’ measure of the National Illicit Drug Strategy helps community and community groups provide support to families with young people coping with, or at risk of, illicit drug use through: community capacity-building, training and support sessions, diversion initiatives, development of information resources, including manuals online and development of multicultural and Indigenous-specific support.

Funding is $11.37 million over four years through FaCS to state and territory governments.


Family Tax Benefit Part A


Helps families with the cost of raising dependent children. It is paid to families for children up to 21 years and for young people between 21 and 24 who are studying full-time (and not receiving Youth Allowance or a similar payment).

Family Tax Benefit Part B


Provides extra assistance for families with only one main income earner, including sole parents, particularly those with children under five. Paid to families for children up to 16 years and for children between 16 and 18 studying full-time.

Grants to Family Relationship Support Organisations— Family Relationships Services Program

Commonwealth Financial Counselling Program


Funds community organisations to provide access to quality financial counselling services, free of charge, to people in low-income groups experiencing financial crisis due to circumstances such as unemployment, sickness, credit over-commitment and family breakdown.

Family Relationships Services Program


Funds community organisations to provide family relationships services using education, mediation, therapy, skills training and counselling. CCSs, Specialised Family Violence Services, Men’s Line Australia, COP and the Men and Family Relationships initiative are also funded under the Family Relationships Services Program (FRSP).

Indigenous Parenting and Family Wellbeing


Promotes the importance of strong families amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while increasing parenting skills and participation in family life. Achieved through funding community organisations to provide a variety of services, including home visiting, family support, skills training and mentoring.

Maternity Allowance


A one-off lump sum paid at around the time of a birth to help meet associated costs. Claimants must be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A within 13 weeks of the birth or, for adopted children, within 13 weeks of the child being entrusted into their care where the child was under 26 weeks of age at the date of placement.

Maternity Immunisation Allowance


A one-off lump sum paid for children fully immunised at 18 months, or after 18 months but before their second birthday. Also paid where a valid exemption exists. Claimants must have been paid Maternity Allowance for the child or be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A when the child meets the immunisation or exemption requirements.

Services for Families with Children


A range of initiatives to help families with children develop their parenting skills, confidence and self- esteem. Key elements are:

Aboriginal and Islander Child Care Agencies (AICCAs)—place and foster Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and related family support.

Playgroups—funding for state and territory playgroup associations to help people to find a playgroup that meets their needs

Other services for families with children—services and support in health, welfare (including child abuse), education and child care.

Stronger Families and Communities Strategy: Families Initiatives


Provides funding for community-based projects to strengthen the resilience of families and support better parenting skills.


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