Government help
Find out more about the range of benefits available for families from:
If you are getting government assistance and you have changes in your circumstances like finding a job, changing living arrangements or address, or starting or ceasing study, you need to tell Centrelink. This is to make sure you continue to get the right payment and the correct amount of payment.
Information about Australian Government programs and services for families is available at www.families.gov.au.
For information on child support, visit the Child Support Agency at www.csa.gov.au.
Information on services available under the Australian Government's Family Relationship Services Program is available from the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
For information and advice about family relationship issues, visit www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Splitting superannuation contributions
Contact the Australian Taxation Office for information on splitting superannuation contributions:
Help your children with money
There are also some good ideas on the internet for helping your children learn about money.
The website of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is a good place to start.