Having children - More information

Government help

Find out more about the range of benefits available for families from:

• the Family Assistance Office at www.familyassist.gov.au
• Centrelink at www.centrelink.gov.au

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.

Tax

Contact the Australian Taxation Office for information on tax benefits and rebates for families:

• phone 13 28 61
• visit www.ato.gov.au and follow the links to Family Tax Benefit and the 30% Child Care Tax Rebate.

Parental leave

The Australian Government website www.workplace.gov.au has information about Parental Leave.

Child care

For information on child care services available in your area, contact the Australian Government Child Care Access Hotline:

• phone 1800 670 305