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 have to work...
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How I turned my greatest achievement into my legacy
When CSMC CEO Jenny Davidson updated her will recently, she knew exactly what she wanted her bequest to do. As a single mother, Jenny considered her amazing son to be her greatest achievement and was clear that she wanted supporting single mothers to be her lasting...
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 debts...
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 consequences...




