The government has a number of support payments available to parents or carers of children in Australia and it can be confusing to get your head around which of these you might be eligible to…
A quick guide to Centrelink payments for parents
Merry Christmas from Mackay Women's Services
As another year comes to an end Mackay Women’s Services would like to wish you all a very relaxing holiday period. Thank you to the Mackay community for your continued support in 2019. (more…)
The Sharon Alcorn Bursary
Applications for the Sharon Alcorn Bursary 2020 are now closed. The Sharon Alcorn Bursary was set up to assist women who plan on studying or furthering their education. The bursary can help assist financially, for…
12 tips to help children build resilience
Resilience is our ability to cope with life’s ups and downs and bounce back after times of stress. It’s normal for parents to want to protect their kids, but it’s also important to help them…
8 tips on how to parent successfully as a couple
Parenting is less demanding and more rewarding when partners work well together. But that’s not always easy to do. Here are some tips on how to parent successfully as a couple. (more…)