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Together we can be the support single mothers deserve

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Single mothers work hard to provide their children with a bright future and ensure they have the basics – but it’s getting tougher just to make ends meet, and they can’t do it alone.

Every year, Council of Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC) must expand our supports for single mother families as their lives become more complex and precarious. The extended cost-of-living and housing affordability crises are deeply impacting many single mothers’ ability to provide enough food, school supplies, secure housing, and heating in winter. Families who have not reached out to services before are turning to CSMC for help, as wages are no longer a guarantee that a single mother can provide her children with essentials. And we continue to work to inform more families about CSMC so they can call on our vital specialist support.

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Single mothers turn to CSMC for specialist support at their times of greatest need – and despite all the progress and the wins we have had, that need is as strong today as it was over 55 years ago when Council of Single Mothers and their Children was formed.

We provide telephone, email and online support, information and resources to single mothers, and advocate for their rights in housing, income security, affordable childcare, family law, employment, and respectful treatment from government agencies.

Your donation will help ensure our critical services are able to meet emerging demands.

Together we can support single mums to provide the best life possible for their children.

How your donation willmake a difference

Your donation helps CSMC continue to provide essential support, resources, and financial assistance to single mothers doing their best through the hardest of times.

• Provide groceries for single mothers skipping meals
• Fund specialist support services and information to assist with urgent needs
• Help protect children in poverty from a lifetime of disadvantage
• Continue to fight for a better system and equal opportunities for all families

Because when we come together – when we stand beside families who are struggling – single mothers and their children can thrive.
“I never thought I’d need help, but when I did, CSMC was there for me. They gave me hope when I felt lost.” – Anna, single mother of two

Aisha'sstory

After fleeing family violence, Aisha took the first rental she was approved for, despite knowing it would be tough to maintain with the additional costs of raising her children alone. Inevitably, she fell into arrears, despite her determination to keep up with the rent. When she reached out for family violence assistance, she was told she was no longer considered “at risk,” and wasn’t eligible for support.

Refusing to give up, Aisha proactively took steps to regain stability. She searched for a more affordable rental and was eventually approved for a new property – but the first month’s rent was beyond Aisha’s capacity to cover on her own. That’s when Aisha contacted CSMC. We were able to contribute half the required amount, which enabled Aisha and her kids to move into their new home. We also provided Aisha with referrals and information to support her family to rebuild a safe life and continue to recover from family violence.