Services and programs for parents and guardians

Listed below are specific services and programs that you can use if you are a parent or guardian.

• Child support - The Child Support Agency under the Department of Human Services assists in the collection of child support payments and helps separated parents manage the financial responsibility of their children.
• My family is separating - what now? - an Australian Government website assisting separating families to find your way around the Family Law System, understand your rights and responsibilities and access support.
• Personal/Family Counselling - help if you are having personal or family difficulties from a Centrelink Social Worker.
• Social Work Services - Social Workers are available to help customers in Centrelink Customer Service Centres and Call Centres.
• Special Disability Trusts - help for parents and immediate family members responsible for the future care and accommodation needs of a person with a severe disability.

Other Services and Programs

Listed below are other services and programs that are available to all Centrelink customers.

• Australian JobSearch - refer to the online database and search for jobs from the Job Services Australia.
• Career Information Centre - provides a free service to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs.
• Job Services Australia - job services provided nationally by a group of organisations.
• JobSearch Facilities - Centrelink provides a range of self-help PCs and printers.
• Services and Programs - General - services and programs available to all Centrelink customers.