Formal Relative, Kinship and Grandparent Carers in the Australian Capital Territory
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child in the Australian Capital Territory, call Care and Protection Services on 1300 556 729.
The internet is a useful source of information for out-of-home carers. This page contains links to Commonwealth, state and territory, and non-government information, supports and services that may be useful to you.
Go to National Support and Services to find out what Commonwealth and non-government support you may be eligible for.
Find the answer to Frequently Asked Questions about Australian Government support.
Australian Capital Territory Government reimbursements, information and services for formal relative, kinship or grandparent carers
Legal Information and assistance
Information to help you raise the children and young people in your care
- Parentline ACT – For a free, professional telephone service to help you with raising the children in your care, call 6287 3833 to speak to someone from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday.
- Raising a Grandchild – Information for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren in Australia.
Information for children and young people in care
- CREATE – Find out about services and support for children in care, including about how to get an Entering Care Kit.
Carer supports
Promoting the rights of children and young people who aren’t living with their parents
- Children and Young People Commissioner – The children and young people commissioner promotes and protects children’s rights in the ACT.
- Charter of Children’s Rights – Find out what rights children who aren’t living with their parents have.
- CREATE – CREATE Foundation is the peak body representing the voices of all children and young people in out-of-home care.
Information for Indigenous carers and carers of Indigenous children and young people