TRACE e-Gov Portal

Title	Description
Families	Provides a range of payments and services that help you look after your children’s education and health care. Includes a Payment Finder and a calculator.
Payments for families	We have payments and services to help with your child's education and health care.
Family tax benefit	Helps with the cost of raising children. Made up of two parts, Part A is paid for each child, while Part B gives extra help to single parents and families with one main income.
Parenting payment	Provides income support for parents or guardians to help with the cost of raising children.
Parents guide to child support	Offers assistance with child support choices which are designed to work for both parents and non-parent carers while maintaining the welfare and best interest of the children involved.
Rent assistance	Financial help to people who pay rent and receive a Centrelink payment.
Indigenous Australians	A range of payments and services are available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Living with a disability	Links to a range of resources about living with a disability, including advice, services, support groups and day to day issues such as dressing, driving and safety. Healthdirect provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.
Youth	Provides links to various services and programs for youth.
Forms – Department of Veterans' Affairs	Provides a range of forms that you can download, complete and return. Many of these forms can also be filled in online then printed, signed and returned.
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)	As the Government's principal source of research expertise on families, the Institute conducts research and communicates findings to policy makers, service providers and the broader community about factors that affect family wellbeing.
Birthday and anniversary messages	Australians celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary can receive personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The Queen. Provides information on who is eligible and details for arranging the message.
Child Family Community Australia	Provides an information exchange for practitioners, policy makers, service providers and researchers working with children, families and communities.
Families and children	Provides information about programs and services and benefits and payments to help support families and children.
Family life	Provides links to a range of health information for living in a family. Topics covered include babies, childhood, family nutrition, family breakdown, parenting and child health issues. Healthdirect provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.
Find & Connect	Brings together historical resources relating to institutional ‘care’ in Australia. Get help to find records about your childhood in ‘care’ or connect with support groups and services in your state/territory.
Finding a missing friend or relative	The National Library of Australia provides a series of answers to frequently asked reference questions. This page provides brief information that may be of assistance in undertaking searches for missing people or lost friends
Household assistance	Ongoing assistance is available for eligible households through a number of different payments.
Learning Potential	Provides supporting information for a campaign to help parents to be more involved in their child's learning. Useful tips and ideas to help you make the most of the time you spend with your child.
Online estimators (DHS)	Choose an estimator to calculate your entitlements e.g Centrelink payments, child support and child care. Online estimators let you estimate or compare payments, based on your current or proposed circumstances.
Service Finder	Information on government and community support on a wide range of family related issues. You can select your state and the areas of interest.
Translating and Interpreting Service	An interpreting service for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. The majority of TIS National services are free to non-English speakers. Generally the organisation you are contacting will accept the charges for the service.
Australian Police Child ID	Android iOS Helps parents and guardians easily collect and send important information about their child/children to police in an event of a disappearance or abduction. No data from this app is collected or stored by the police unless it is sent to them.
Australian Police Child ID	Android iOS Helps parents and guardians easily collect and send important information about their child/children to police in an event of a disappearance or abduction. No data from this app is collected or stored by the police unless it is sent to them.
Children with ASD and Disability	Android iOS Funding and services help, parent stories and reliable, easy-to-understand information for parents with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and disability.
Children with ASD and Disability	Android iOS Funding and services help, parent stories and reliable, easy-to-understand information for parents with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and disability.
Express Plus Child Support	Lets you view your Child Support payments, check when payments are due, update your contact and bank account details and report changes in your circumstances. Requires a minimum operating system of iOS7.0.
Express Plus Child Support	/resource_feedback/12624
Express Plus Lite	Helps you to report your income and participation details to Centrelink in your own language (English, Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese). No need to visit an office or wait on the phone.
Express Plus Lite	/resource_feedback/12626
Fires Near Me	Official app presents information on bushfires from the fire agencies in the Australian states and territories and in New Zealand. Provides information on current incidents and on total fire bans. Developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Fires Near Me	/resource_feedback/12630
Keeping baby safe	A guide to infant and nursery products with easy steps you can take to ensure your baby remains safe in your home.
Keeping baby safe	/resource_feedback/12634
Learning Potential	Tips and ideas for you to get involved in your child’s learning. Helps you to make the most of the time you spend with your child.
Learning Potential	/resource_feedback/12636
Light Bulb Saver	Find the best light bulbs to replace your incandescent and halogen bulbs – and how much you could save by transitioning to LED or CFL.
Light Bulb Saver	/resource_feedback/12638
Money Health Check	/resource_feedback/12643
The Allen Adventure	This fun and interactive app teaches children social and emotional skills and how to identify and deal with inappropriate behaviour from other children. Suitable for children from 3 to 8 years of age.
The Allen Adventure	/resource_feedback/12659
Triple Zero Kids' Challenge	Kids will learn how to deal confidently with getting help in an emergency, by playing games and solving problems. They'll learn about safety messages and hear what happens when you call Triple Zero (000).
Triple Zero Kids' Challenge	/resource_feedback/12663
Having a baby	When should you talk to your employer about Parental Leave Pay? How do you register your baby for a My Health record? When should you immunise your baby? Answers to these questions, and heaps more information about a range of services and payments to assist new parents.
Breastfeeding helpline	Available 7 days a week on 1800 686 268, it is staffed by trained, volunteer counsellors who answer calls on a roster system.
Having a baby	Offers expert advice to women on what they can expect during pregnancy, birth and the first weeks with their new baby, as well as tips on how they can prepare for this exciting time.
Having a baby – MoneySmart tips	Tips on budgeting and money management when you are having a baby.
Intercountry Adoption Australia	Provides information for people at all stages of the intercountry adoption process. Includes a telephone help line for families adopting a child from overseas on Freecall 1800 197 760 Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Parental leave pay	Provides government funded financial support for up to 18 weeks to help eligible parents take time off work to care for a newborn or recently adopted child.
Pregnancy	Provides information on health issues for both mothers and babies during pregnancy. Healthdirect provides links to some of Australia's most authoritative health organisations and their websites.
Raising Children Network	Provides reliable information that can help parents with the day-to-day work of raising children and looking after their own needs. Covers a broad range of up-to-date parenting topics.
Complaints and reporting	The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. The Office was established in 2015 with a mandate to coordinate and lead the online safety efforts across government, industry and the not-for profit community.
eSafety information	The issues, apps, games and social networks that shape the online world.
mychild.gov.au	Find information on different types of child care and how to get assistance with the cost of child care. Also find links to other useful websites about children's health and wellbeing, parenting and family support services.
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority	Provides national leadership in promoting quality and continuous improvement in early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. Guides the implementation of the National Quality Framework and ensures consistency in delivery.
Child Care Access Hotline	The hotline on 1800 670 305 provides information about the types of child care available and vacancies. It operates 8am to 6pm nationally Monday to Friday, and is a free call unless calling from a mobile.
Child care benefit	Helps with the costs for approved and registered care such as long, family and occasional day care, outside school hours care, vacation care, pre-school and kindergarten.
Child care fact sheets (mychild)	A set of fact sheets on a range of government services and programmes available to families. Includes the Child Care Benefit (CCB), the Child Care Rebate (CCR), Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance (JETCCFA), Child Care Services Support Programme, and Child Care Access Hotline.
Child Care Rebate	Covers 50% of out of pocket child care expenses for approved child care, up to a maximum amount per child per year, in addition to any other child care assistance.
Child care – find a child care service	Search by type of care (long, occasional, after school etc), location (town, postcode etc) or name of centre to find approved child care services in your area.
JET Child Care Fee Assistance	Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Child Care Fee Assistance helps with the cost of approved child care for eligible parents undertaking an approved activity, such as job-search, training or rehabilitation to re-enter the workforce.
My time, our place: framework for school-age care in Australia	Supports the ongoing development of children in school age care services. It ensures that they have opportunities to participate in leisure and play-based activities that are responsive to their needs, interests, and choices.
National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care	Information on the governments policies and programmes relating to child care services and early childhood development.
Starting Blocks	Provides parents with information about early childhood education and care to help them make the best choice for their child and family.
Moving Services	Offers a range of information and services to help when you are moving or are to be away from your home or business. Includes information about mail redistribution, address notification and mail holding service.
Relationships and money – MoneySmart	Are you moving in with someone, opening a joint account, or starting a joint loan or investment? It pays to go into love and money matters with your eyes open.
Support services for separated families	Links to a number of groups, websites, publications and services available to support separated and single parents, as well as children.
Becoming a marriage celebrant	The regulation of marriage celebrants in Australia is administered by the Attorney-General's Department. Includes information on the Marriage Celebrants Program, ongoing professional development, and legislation.
Getting married in Australia	The Attorney-General's Department is responsible for the laws setting out the requirements for getting married in Australia.
Marriage and relationships	The state and territory births, deaths and marriages registry offices provide information on the legal requirements for marriage. Provides links to state and territory information on marriage and relationships.
Marriage stationery and forms	Provides links to marriage forms for official use under the Marriage Act 1961 and Marriage Regulations 1963. Includes the Notice of intended marriage form.
De facto property regime	The de facto property regime brings property and spousal maintenance matters for separating de facto couples within the federal family law regime under the Family Law Act 1975.
De facto relationships	Provides information on de facto relationships and what disputes between people who were in de facto relationships can be settled by the Family Court.
Divorce	Provides information about the law, fees, and answers to common questions including if you can’t find your spouse, if you are planning to remarry or if you want to oppose the application.
Divorce or separation – MoneySmart	The end of a relationship can be an emotional and traumatic time. Simple steps to organise your income, super, wills and insurance and where to get advice after a relationship breakdown.
Online Application for Divorce	Complete and submit your Online Application for Divorce. You can also pay the fee by credit card (or seek an exemption); and select your own hearing date. Information links on the page include Step by Step Divorce Guide and an Application for Divorce Kit.
Separation and divorce	Provides information on how to apply for a divorce, costs, proof of a divorce, nullity, separation and serving papers on another party.
Powers of Attorney	Powers of Attorney allow you to give someone else the legal authority to look after your affairs on your behalf. Links to state and territory public advocates and guardians.
What is a Will?	Having a will allows you to decide what will happen to your assets when you die. Links to state and territory Public Trustees.
Wills - general principles	Information about wills, including how to make one, who can make one, formal requirements and making changes.
1800RESPECT – National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service	National counselling helpline, information and support 24/7 for people experiencing the effects of sexual assault, domestic or family violence.
Bullying. No way!	School communities around Australia can increase understanding about the issues surrounding bullying, harassment and violence, hear others' stories, find out about resources, and share strategies and success stories across the nation.
Living Safe Together	Provides information on what communities and the Australian Government are doing to build resilient communities that take action against violent extremism.
National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children	Connects the work being done by all Australian governments, community organisations and individuals to reduce violence so that we can work together to ensure less women experience violence and more women and their children live safely.
Reducing violence	Programs and services to help reduce violence against women and their children.
Respect.gov.au – Violence against women. Let's stop it at the start.	Provides supporting information for a campaign to prevent violence against women by teaching children to respect family and friends, and being mindful of gender stereotypes.
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse	Investigating how institutions like schools, churches, sports clubs and government organisations have responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse.
Take a Stand Together	Provides students with tips and advice which they can apply to different bullying situations.
Take a Stand Together	/resource_feedback/12768
Violence, harassment and bullying	These are issues that concern not only children and young people. Provides links to factsheets for on how to deal with bullying, information on people’s rights, and links and numbers on where to find help.
Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children	Follows the development of 10,000 children and families from all parts of Australia. The study is investigating the contribution of children's social, economic and cultural environments to their adjustment and wellbeing.
Child born overseas to an Australian citizen	Information on Australian citizenship if you were born outside Australia and at least one of your parents was an Australian citizen when you were born.
Australia's family law	Australia's family law system helps people resolve the legal aspects of family relationship issues, including family relationship breakdown. It encourages people to agree on arrangements without going to court.
Child Support	Provides information and links to child support, support services for families and other resources to help families going through separation.
Children – court orders	The role of police in family law matters is primarily to act on orders issued by a Court, and to prevent the unlawful removal of children from Australia.
Commonwealth Courts Portal	Provides online services allowing clients to access information about cases before the Family Court of Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Family Court of Australia	Australia’s specialist court dealing with family law disputes. Hears appeals from decisions in family law matters of the Federal Circuit Court.
Family Relationships Online	Provides all families (whether together or separated) with access to information and services about family relationship issues.
Federal Circuit Court of Australia	Hears less complex disputes in matters under family law, administrative, bankruptcy, industrial relations, migration and trade practices law.
Key internet links on family law	Contains links to Internet resources and documents in the area of federal family law, as well as providing links to other guides and directories which contain material on state. territory and overseas law.

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