Council of Single Mothers and their Children
For over 50 years, CSMC has supported Victorian single mother families and advocated for change. CSMC provides specialist support services to single mothers in need, and provides referrals that enable them to plan for the longer term and build a happy and secure home.
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Melbourne Metro
03 9654 0622
Outside Melbourne
1300 552 511
Latest News
Putting a price on family violence: changes to Family Law
The Family Law Amendment Act 2024, set to come into effect from 10 June 2025, is changing the way judges must handle the division of property in cases where there has been family violence. Yet, while the media have often framed the changes in terms of making a...
How raising the rate of social security could make a lifetime of difference
CSMC and our members and supporters have long campaigned for an increase in the payment rate of social security. Single mothers across Victoria have told their stories, signed petitions, and emailed their Members of Parliament while behind the scenes, CSMC has...
Social Security under investigation
Imagine that every three months, one in three workers in Australia had their pay suspended. Outrageous, right? All the media and the unions would be on it, the parliament would be abuzz, the Fair Work Commission would grind to a halt because there would be so many...
School Saving Bonus: your questions answered
The School Saving Bonus will provide $400 in support for Victorian school-aged students to use on 2025 school costs. Here are the answers to the questions we're being asked. How do I access the School Saving Bonus? Parents and carers of students enrolled at a...