Council of Single Mothers and their Children
One parent. One Income. One Fair Go.
Single mothers know what families need to thrive. This Victorian election, we’re calling on candidates to listen and act by committing to policies that support children, strengthen families, and create brighter futures. Join us and help make those voices impossible to ignore.
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Fines and debt piling up? Don’t face them alone.
Raising kids on one income, chances are you’re juggling multiple bills and payments, and maybe even the occasional fine. If debt has started to feel like yet another thing you just can’t get on top of, take a breath. There is help available, and you don’t...
Changes to how Centrelink manages debts
Centrelink debt can be a significant source of stress, particularly for single mothers already managing the rising costs of housing, food, childcare and raising children on one income. Recent changes to Centrelink debt rules include a higher threshold for small...
The double cost of unpaid child support
When Emma* separated from her son’s father, she expected that raising their child would at least come with some shared financial responsibility. Instead, she says she quickly found herself navigating a system in which asking for child support could have...
A call, a chat, a fresh start
For Sandra*, it all started with a conversation at her local preschool. She was chatting with her local Member of Parliament about the lack of services for single mothers when he suggested she contact Council of Single Mothers and their Children. “I’d...