Annual Report 2002–03 Volume I
Output Group 1.1 I Family Assistance
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- Outputs under Output Group 1.1
- Family and youth support (National Illicit Drugs Strategy)
- Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Grants to Family Relationship Support Organisations— Family Relationships Services Program
- Family Relationships Services Program
- Indigenous Parenting and Family Wellbeing
- Maternity Immunisation Allowance
- Services for Families with Children
- Stronger Families and Communities Strategy: Families Initiatives
Output Group 1.1 I Family AssistanceContribution to Outcome 1Family 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.
StrategiesProvide 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 1.1Child abuse preventionEarly 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 PensionA 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 AHelps 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 BProvides 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 ProgramCommonwealth Financial Counselling ProgramFunds 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 ProgramFunds 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 WellbeingPromotes 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 AllowanceA 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 AllowanceA 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 ChildrenA 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 InitiativesProvides funding for community-based projects to strengthen the resilience of families and support better parenting skills. Directory: sites -> default -> files files -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2 files -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations files -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program files -> Occupational health and safety files -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten Point Program files -> International programs roel profile files -> Fermi Questions a guide for Teachers, Students, and Event Supervisors Lloyd Abrams, Ph. D. 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