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Parents


Australians value parenting, but recognise that it is not always easy to be a “good” parent. Information and help is available from many organisations.

Disciplining children is an important part of parenting, but physical punishment in Australia is illegal. You can use other forms of discipline, like taking away privileges or sending your child to their room. Reward your child for good behaviour and lead by example.

If you are having problems disciplining your children, get help from family counselling and parenting support services:

Parenting Information

Website

Family and Relationship Advice Line

(Phone 1800 050 321)



www.familyrelationships.gov.au

MyChild

www.mychild.gov.au/

Raising Children Network

www.raisingchildren.net.au

Australian Childhood Foundation – includes translated information

www.kidscount.com.au/en

Parenting young adults

www.abcdparenting.org

Kidsafe

www.kidsafe.com.au

Australian Government links

www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/family-and-community/caring-for-children

Child Support


The Child Support scheme, administered by the Department of Human Services, helps separated parents manage child support payments for the benefit of their children. Contact the department to discuss your child support options.

Child Support

Contact details

Child Support website

www.humanservices.gov.au/childsupport

Telephone Child Support

131 272

Information in other languages

www.humanservices.gov.au/yourlanguage

Information for migrants, refugees and visitors

www.humanservices.gov.au/multicultural

Seniors


There are many government, private and community organisations that provide services for people over 50 years of age.

The Australian Government provides:



  • The Age Pension - income support and access to concessions for eligible older Australians at www.humanservices.gov.au/agepension

  • My Aged Care - information about your options, and how to access services at www.myagedcare.gov.au

See also Chapter 9, Health and Wellbeing

All States and Territories have a Seniors Card scheme. The card is free and entitles the holder to concessions and discounts at participating businesses.

For more information:



Seniors Information

Telephone

Website

Centrelink

132 300

www.humanservices.gov.au/olderaustralians

My Aged Care

1800 200 422

www.myagedcare.gov.au

Seniors Card schemes




www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/benefits-and-payments/older-australians/seniors-card

AusGov –

Older Australians






www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/benefits-and-payments/older-australians

Finding relatives


The Australian Red Cross provides tracing and message services for relatives who have been separated due to war, civil disturbance and natural disaster. The worldwide network of Red Cross societies help people to find missing family members overseas. It also helps those overseas to find people now living in Australia.

To contact the Red Cross International Tracing and Refugee Service:

Australian Red Cross

Contact details

Email

natinfo@redcross.org.au

Red Cross Website

www.redcross.org.au

National

03 9345 1800

ACT

02 6234 7600

NSW

02 9229 4111or Free call 1800 812 028

NT

08 8924 3900

Qld

07 3367 7222 or Free call 1300 554 419

SA

08 8100 4500

Tas.

03 6235 6077

Vic.

03 8327 7700 or Free call 1800 131 701

WA

08 9225 8888 or Free call 1800 810 710




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