My family is separating — what now?
- Emotional support
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Family violence support
- Are your children at risk?
- Child abuse
- Family violence orders
- Handing over children where there's potential for conflict or violence
- Planning ahead
- Support for children
- Support for me
- What the police can do
- What to do if you or your children are in danger
- What happens if you leave the family home
- What to do if you suspect child abuse
- Financial support
- Legal support
Medical Costs
The Medicare Australia website has information and a factsheet for Grandparents and Carers on Medicare benefits for grandparents and other carers caring for children.
Ask your Medicare Australia office about having your grandchildren added to your Medicare card. If they are over 15 they can have their own card. So long as you have a receipt you can claim Medicare benefits for your grandchildren, even where the child is not included on your Medicare card. Ask your local Medicare office or local health care centre about free dental check ups for children and teenagers.
Resources
- The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register — If you are uncertain about whether your grandchildren have been immunised you can check with the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register. This is a national register administered by Medicare Australia that records details of vaccinations given to children (under seven years of age) who live in Australia and have been enrolled in Medicare.