Support for foster carers and other non-parent carers
We support foster carers, grandparents, kinship carers and informal carers who provide ongoing care for a child.
More support for people affected by Victoria Bushfires, January 2026
If you’ve been affected by this disaster we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme payment types
Your child’s living arrangements determine which allowance or supplement you get under the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme.
What Assistance for Isolated Children payment you can get and how much
The amount of Assistance for Isolated Children you get depends on your child's living arrangements.
Privacy using social work services
We respect your right to privacy.
The Child Wellbeing subsidy
You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the Additional Child Care Subsidy Child Wellbeing.
Who can get Assistance for Isolated Children
Your child must live in an approved living arrangement to qualify for Assistance for Isolated Children payments.
How much NSW East Coast Severe Weather and Flooding, May 2025 - AGDRP you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
If you’re travelling overseas, you don’t need an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
How to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Find out how to get dental services using the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).