Child Protection Authorities/Government Assistance

24th Oct 2010

Child protection authorities: those State Government departments or statutory authorities charged under State legislation with the care and protection of children. All the State/Territory departments also offer parenting advice.

Australian Government
Centrelink Social Workers can provide counselling to grandparents raising grandchildren. Phone Centrelink Appointments 13 1021 or go to a Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

Family Assistance Office (FAO) phone 13 6150 for the location of your nearest Office or visit their website.

Australian Capital Territory
Department of Education, Youth & Family Services

New South Wales
Department of Community Services (DoCS)

Northern Territory
Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS)

Queensland
Department of Families

South Australia
Department for Families and Communities

Tasmania
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)

Victoria
Department of Human Services (DHS): Community Care Division

Western Australia
Department for Community Development

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