Resources for Single Parents

Child Support Agency

The Federal Government funds the Child Support Agency to provide comprehensive information, forms and free publications for separated parents.

A good overall guide can be found in the My and My series of publications. DFA recommends Me and My Kids – Parenting from a Distance, and Me and My Money – Practical Money Ideas.

The CSA website also includes a child support calculator, budgeting tool, self-help quiz and Guide to Child Support Legislation.

Next Step

Child Support Agency
Call 131 272 or visit www.csa.gov.au

The CSA also runs a separate web portal for teenagers: Family Separation: A Guide for Teens. It has information on rights for teenagers, emotions, change and coping strategies.
Visit the teenager Family Separation web portal www.youth.csa.gov.au

Other resources

Centrelink
Access parenting payment information on sole parent benefits and other government financial assistance.
Visit www.centrelink.gov.au

National Council of Single Mothers and their Children
A lobby group for the rights of single mothers and for a chat site and email list.
Visit www.csmc.org.au

The Lone Fathers Association
LFA is a self-help educational and welfare organisation.
Visit www.lonefathers.com.au

Positive shared parenting
A website with articles and information about issues concerning single parents.
Visit www.positivesharedparenting.org.au

Raising Children Network
This government-supported website has information on various stages of child development. There is also advice and forums covering solo parenting, working and child care.
Visit http://raisingchildren.net.au/

ADF Financial Services Consumer Council
The Council has an excellent web site linked to resources that assist with education about all aspects of finances.
Visit www.adfconsumer.gov.au