I may separate
Explore support and choices before making a decision. You do not need to have left a relationship to seek information.
A clearer way through change
Support for your
next step.
Thinking about separation, newly parenting on your own, or dealing with a change? Find Australian support and the steps to reach it.
Independent guidance, with links to the services that can help.
Find where to startWhat brings you here?
I've recently separated
Work through support, safe records and practical next steps. Start wherever your circumstances require.
My income or work has changed
Check reporting, estimates, childcare and hardship help when earnings or employment change.
I need help today
Find urgent safety, housing, health and money-help routes without completing a checklist first.
Safety and privacy
Need to explore your options privately?
If a partner monitors you or controls information, start with safe contact and specialist help. No saved progress on this pathway.
Federal help. Local differences.
Payments are often Australia-wide. Housing, concessions, legal services and school assistance can differ between states and territories.
Understand your support
All support and money guidesParenting Payment and income support
Check support for your main caring role, what to prepare for a claim, and what happens when your circumstances change.
Family Tax Benefit
Understand FTB, child support action and the income checks that can change your family payments.
Child support for receiving and paying parents
Find assessment, collection, care-change and review routes without confusing child support with parenting arrangements.
From information to a manageable next step
Guides explain the conditions. Pathways put the steps in order. Checklists help you keep track or print a copy, where safe.