CSA's plain English law & policy guide
Access 2,300 support services for separated families
Self-help tools
CSAonline
A secure online service for CSA customers. CSAonline is a flexible and
convenient online service which allows you to update your personal details,
submit information, or advise when your income or the care arrangements of your
children have changed.
The Child Support Calculator - opens in new window
The Child Support calculator can be used to obtain an estimate of child support
payable for a particular child support period. You can perform a simple
calculation based solely on income details or you can add complexity by
including additional information like variables of levels of care, child/rens
age and other case related information.
Employer calculator - opens in a new window
To assist employers work out the net pay to the employee, taking into account child support payments,
the protected earnings amount and the basic tax liability.
Calendar
Includes monthly dates on which parents are required to pay and can expect (if a payment is made) to receive child care, school and public holidays
for each state.
Budget tool
This budgeting tool will help you through the simple steps to prepare your own
budget. Start with income, then work out your living costs to find out how much
you have left for savings.
Community Services Directory
CSA has developed a national online Community Services Directory. It provides
information about organisations offering services to assist parents, including:
Separation and grief counselling; parenting guidance; Legal advice; Support
groups; Practical assistance; Financial counselling; and Mediation.
Self-help quiz
This quiz will help you find your way through the separation maze.
Dealing with separation CD-Rom
Real people in real situations talk about their experiences, tips and tools on
navigating their way through separation.
Me and my kids-Parenting from a distance
- online
An online summary of our My and my kids booklet.
Me
and my kids-Parenting from a distance
(PDF 485k)
Me
and My Money-Practical money ideas
(PDF 691k)
Me and My Money is full of practical hints and tips that would assist
separated parents to manage their finances.
Me,
my kids and my Ex-Forming a workable relationship for the benefit of your
children
(PDF 836k)
This booklet is full of practical tips and hints to help parents build a
workable relationship with their ex and to minimise the harmful impact of
separation on their children
What
about Me?-Taking care of yourself
(PDF 2.9M)
What about Me can be used by anyone who wants information on looking
after themselves and their children during and after separation.
Me
and My Changing Family-Moving forward
(PDF 1.02M)
Me and My Changing Family contains practical advice and strategies for others
just starting on the blended family journey, such as the importance of setting
clear ground rules, how to run family meetings, establish new family routines
and traditions and what to do about discipline.
