Council of Single Mothers and their Children
For over 57 years, CSMC has supported single mother families and advocated for change. CSMC provides specialist support services to single mothers, and drives for changes to enable all single mothers to provide for their children and build a happy and secure life.
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Melbourne Metro
03 9654 0622
Outside Melbourne
1300 552 511
LatestNews
The fuel crisis is exposing specific pressure points for single mothers
By Jenny Davidson, CEO CSMC Often, when there's an economic or global crisis, the first members of the community to be effected are those with the least buffer. We saw that at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, when casual workers were losing their jobs and...
NDIS eligibility is changing
It's news that is currently short on specifics but could have significant impacts on single mothers: sweeping reform package targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could see more than 160,000 people removed from the program, as the Federal...
Fun and easy autumn leaf crafts for kids & mums!
Autumn is one of the best times of year to get kids outdoors and creating with what’s right under their feet! Brightly coloured fallen leaves offer awesome opportunities for low-cost, hands-on crafts that build creativity and an appreciation for nature. Here are...
Join our campaign for single mother support during the fuel crisis
Fuel costs have surged to record levels, in another blow to single mothers already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Advocacy groups, including CSMC, are reporting the devastating impact of the fuel crisis on vulnerable families. Some mothers, especially...