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Economic Security Strategy

Economic Security Strategy

Are you eligible? Immediate financial assistance is available for many Australians. Visit Economic Security Strategy.

Tomorrow People

Tomorrow People

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be healthier and live longer – today, tomorrow and into the future. Visit the Tomorrow People website for more information.

Drinking Nightmare

Drinking Nightmare

Find out information on the consequences of drinking to intoxication. Visit the Drinking Nightmare website.

Skin Cancer Awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness

Young Australians, increase your awareness of skin cancer risk caused by exposure to the sun. Visit the Skin Cancer website.

SmartGate

SmartGate

If you are returning to Australia from overseas, you may be eligible to self-process through passport control. Visit SmartGate.

Measure Up

How do you Measure Up?

Raise your awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and the links between lifestyle behaviours and the risk of chronic disease. Visit the Measure Up website.

First Home Saver

First Home Saver Accounts

If you're saving for your first home this new type of account may help. To find out more, visit First Home Saver Accounts.

Access the Australian Government's Budget 2008-2009 documents

In Focus

Disaster Assist

Disaster Assist

Government assistance is available to those adversely affected by either the Mumbai Crisis or the South-East Queensland storms.
Visit Disaster Assist for information about eligibility.

ABC Learning Centres update

ABC Learning Centres update

Concerned about accessing ABC Learning and CFK child care services?
Visit mychild.gov.au for the latest information about the future of these centres.

mychild.gov.au

mychild.gov.au

One convenient location for health, early learning, parenting support and child care information.
Visit mychild.gov.au to search for your local child care services.

Australian Youth Forum

Australian Youth Forum

If you’re aged between 15 and 24, you can have input into government policies that affect you.
Visit the Australian Youth Forum and post your thoughts!

Make a Smarter Choice

Make a Smarter Choice

What will a new car mean for your wallet and the planet. Car buyers can now compare the running costs and carbon emissions of the various makes and models.
Visit the Green Vehicle Guide for more information.

Visa Wizard

Visa Wizard

Are you planning to come to Australia? Find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances.
Visit the Visa Wizard website for more information.