Active and Creative Kids vouchers
Freedom to play
The NSW Government is helping with the cost of sport, recreation, creative or cultural activities with $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers.
Applications for voucher 2 are open now.
Voucher 1 and voucher 2 can be used together before 31 December 2024 for a combined value of $100.
Family and relationships information
Marriages
Apply for a marriage certificate or plan your wedding ceremony at one of our welcoming venues.
Births
Register your baby within 60 days of the birth. It's free and the hospital doesn’t do it for you. After you register your baby, you can apply for a birth certificate.
Deaths
When someone dies, you will need to provide information to your funeral director so they can register the death.
Latest family and relationships updates
Ministerial media release
25 October 2024
This Sunday 27 October is NSW Grandparents Day – a day for families to come together to celebrate grandparents and those who play grandparent roles in our lives.
Ministerial media release
25 October 2024
A new early intervention family program will deliver crucial therapeutic, trauma-informed and culturally safe support to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and their children to help disrupt the cycle of abuse.
Ministerial media release
25 October 2024
The Minns Labor Government has today established the inaugural LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council, fulfilling an election commitment.
News
25 October 2024
Did you know over half of NSW residents do not have a valid and legal Will? Research conducted by NSW Trustee and Guardian in 2023* showed that 60% of NSW residents do not have a legal Will document in place. NSW Trustee and Guardian is looking to solve this problem with a new targeted campaign seeking to raise awareness about the importance of having a Will and the potential consequences of not having one.
News
18 October 2024
In recent years more and more people are considering their pets as family members. As such, just as you would consider care and guardianship for a child, thinking about what may become of your pets if something should happen to you is just as important when making a Will.
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Recent family and relationships publications
Factsheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 June 2024
This factsheet provides information about Youth Justice New South Wales Remand Intervention and Bail Services.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 2 May 2024
This policy provides a framework for Youth Justice NSW to appoint and manage convenors. It ensures convenors have the appropriate qualifications, training and support to deliver high quality conferences.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 28 November 2023
Coping with loss can be a painful experience. This resource has been created to help you and your family find practical information about what to do after someone that you love dies at work. It includes information about who to contact, where to get support and the people or government departments that you may need to deal with.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 28 November 2023
This resource will help you and your family after a serious injury at work. It includes practical information about what will happen during the investigation process, workers compensation, getting you back to work and where to get support if you need it.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 30 April 2023
This policy provides employees with an understanding and framework for working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual young people.