Australian Government Department of Human Services
Delivers social and health-related payments and services
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
NSW Department of Education
The department provides services for children and young people that span early childhood to youth advocacy and support
My Child
The mychild.gov.au website is Australia’s online child care portal. On this website you will find information on different types of child care and how to get assistance with the cost of child care. You can also search a database to find child care centres in your local area. In many cases, you will also be able to find the services’ vacancy and fee information.
This site also has information and links to other useful websites about children’s health and wellbeing, parenting and family support services.
Child Protection- Prevention and early intervention
Good relationships between parents and children in the first three years of life provide the foundation for a healthy, happy and resilient life. Without nurturing experiences in their early lives, children face huge hurdles.
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/about-us/our-services
ACECQA
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) oversees the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and works with the state and territory regulatory authorities to implement and administer the NQF.
Family Day Care Australia
Family Day Care Australia (FDCA), is the national peak body for family day care.
Through collaborative national advocacy, a strong research evidence base, and high public visibility FDCA represents, supports, and promotes the sector in delivering quality outcomes for children.
We are an apolitical, independent, not for profit national peak body that represents a national membership of over 24,000 educators* and 800 approved services.
Together with sector stakeholders we are working towards a stronger future for family day care
Department of Human Services Phone Numbers
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
Child Support phone numbers
Our Child Support enquiries line has changed. Now when you call us on 131 272, a friendly automated voice will ask what your call is about. All you need to do is answer and say what you want to do or what you need help with. We’ll direct you to the next step.
Subject | Operating hours | Phone number |
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Applying for child support and general enquiries including changes in circumstances | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 131 272 |
Automated Child Support information service | 7 days a week 24 hours a day | 131 107 |
Child Support feedback and complaints line | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 1800 132 468 |
Child Support online accounts and Express Plus Child Support mobile app | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 131 272 |
Child Support payment hotline | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 1800 241 272 |
Hearing impaired assistance | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 133 677 National Relay Service – Quote 131 272 1800 810 586 TTY |
myGov help desk – select option 1 | Mon – Fri Sat – Sun | 132 307 |
Overseas cases team | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | +61 3 6216 0864 International charges apply |
Publications hotline | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 1800 067 037 |
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) | Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:45 pm | 131 450 |