Information about the Australian Government's plan to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiencies by putting price on carbon pollution. Tax on carbon will be paid by large polluters under the carbon pricing mechanism

Information and services for carers including payments, online services, assistance and programs

Links to Australian Government information on child care assistance, benefits and services

The Australian Government's website for its plan to secure a clean energy future. The plan aims to cut pollution and drive investment in clean renewable energy so Australia can compete and remain prosperous. It provides information on the carbon price, incentives to invest in clean renewable energy, energy efficiencies, and land use. Links to a household assistance estimator and information to help small business

Web site of the Family Assistance Office (FAO), established to give Australian families better access to government services. The Office provides financial assistance and information for families, and operates in Australian Government offices (Medicare, Centrelink and Tax Office) around Australia

Links to Australian Government information on payments and allowances available to support families

Links to Australian Government information on payments and services available to support families

Information on the Paid Parental Leave scheme, an Australian Government funded entitlement for working parents who become the primary carer of a newborn or newly adopted child

Information on the Schoolkids Bonus announced by the in the Commonwealth’s 2012 Budget replacing the Education Tax Fund. The Schoolkids Bonus commences from 1 January 2012 for families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A