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22 Mar 2023... This resource provides information to help parents who are settling in Australia to keep their families strong, happy and healthy. Parenting can be difficult. For parents who have come to Australia from overseas, there are the added pressures of raising children in a new country and a new cultural environment. Children, through school and other activities, often adapt more easily and may learn Australian customs, language and culture faster than their parents. This booklet will help parents care for their families in Australia and find help when needed.

This brochure explains what will happen when Community Services want to talk about your children.

We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

An outline of: what a 'Care by Secretary Order' is; how long it lasts; living arrangements for its duration; young people's rights and responsibilities and where to get help.

01 Sep 2021... Child Care Subsidy helps with the cost of approved child care. This audio resource talks about the eligibility criteria you must meet.

01 May 2020... Easy English toolkit separated into 3 parts to help women with disability learn about Child Protection

This sheet contains information for parents and guardians about contact with their child while not in their care. It explains what contact is for and how it is arranged.

01 Nov 2017... This glossary is designed to help you understand the technical terms related to child, family and relationship services in Victoria. In particular, it explains the terms used in the 'Child, family and relationship services' video. It may also help the work of interpreters in this area.

This brochure explains how to make an appeal against a decision from the Children's Court.

01 Dec 2019... This booklet is designed for interacting with children aged between 11 months and 30 months. Young children are constantly learning. It outlines simple and effective strategies to help them to develop communication and social skills.

Play is more than just for babies and children. It's how they learn and develop. Playing with your child is one of the most important things you can do.

07 Feb 2022... Taking part in a quality kindergarten program from the age of three boosts children's learning development, health and wellbeing outcomes. All children in Victoria have access to two years of funded Kindergarten from 2022 for two years.

The page provides key information about services by The Orange Door to help and support those experiencing family violence. They also help families in need of support with the wellbeing and development of children. It provides details on when and how The Orange Door can help, how to access its services and other important information.

15 Oct 2023... A video animation describing The Orange Door services. They also help families in need of support with the wellbeing and development of children. It provides details on when and how The Orange Door can help, how to access its services and other important information.

01 Aug 2023... Child Care Subsidy helps with the cost of approved child care. This information sheet lists the eligibility criteria you must meet.

01 Jul 2016... This fact sheet explains what happens in the children's court and young people's rights and responsibilities.

This resource talks about early childhood services, the role of Educators and ways parents can support their children to settle in.

01 Nov 2019... Information to help you in the early weeks with your baby, including health checks, support services and government paperwork.

12 Nov 2022... This bilingual resource gives advice for when you are concerned for your or your family's safety. It is a checklist of things you will need when contacting Child Support, Centrelink or Medicare, such as identity documents and other requirements.

This factsheet explains what to expect when a child protection worker visits your home.

FKA Children's Services is an organisation the government funds to support all childcare services. This support assists childcare staff in providing programs that meet children's cultural and language needs.

This brochure explains what will happen when Community Services remove your children from your care.

01 Apr 2019... Parents in Australia often go to services for help with family matters. Services welcome families from all cultures and communities. They can help just as family or community might have helped you in the past.

19 Jun 2020... There are many services available in your community to support children and families before they go to primary school. From birth to eight years old, your child is going through a stage of rapid brain development. What happens during this period can have lifelong impacts for your child’s health and wellbeing. There are many services to support your child’s learning, as well as their health and wellbeing. Many of these services are free, and can benefit not just your child, but the whole family. View the poster to learn about services near you

This information sheet provides information for parents about their child being placed in emergency care.

This information sheet explains what the children's court does.

This translated, subtitled video outlines the family support services available to help parents raise their children. It emphasises the creation of a safe and nurturing environment for children as a priority and provides information on the kinds of supports that are available to children, their parents and carers in Victoria.

A collection of information, factsheets and videos about COVID-19 to assist parents in supporting their child during a pandemic.

If you think things have changed since the Children's Court made orders, you can make an application to the Children's Court for the orders to be changed ('variation') or cancelled ('rescission'). These are called 'section 90' applications.

The brochure explains what happens when the Court places your kids under the care of Community Services.

07 Jan 2022... A video which explores how to strengthen family relationships, and have parents work together as equals.

This fact sheet provides information to a young person about being placed in emergency care by a child protection practitioner.