Media Release
Support for separated parents at the click of a button
15 August 2006
A world-first interactive CD-ROM to help parents coping with separation is now available online.
Minister for Human Services, The Hon. Joe Hockey MP said, “CSA has partnered with the Raising Children Network to adapt this CD-ROM for use on the Raising Children website.”
Since its launch in May this year, over 2,000 parents have accessed the online separation information on the Raising Children website and over 60,000 Dealing With Separation CD-ROMs have been distributed since its release in March 2003.
“Dealing with Separation’s helped many parents and has been applauded by experts since its successful launch last year as a CD-ROM. I am extremely pleased that it’s now available online so many more parents can access help when they need it.
“It provides parents with tips on the key issues of separation and contains real stories from families who have been through a separation.
“The Raising Children website is an excellent resource for parents and I recommend parents use it. The partnership with the CSA provides parents with additional information, for what can be a very difficult parenting time,” Minister Hockey said.
Parents can log on to www.csa.gov.au click on The Raising Children sub-heading, then Grown-Ups or view the interactive CD-ROM via raisingchildren.net.au/separation.html (Flash Player required).
Dealing With Separation has tips and hints on:
- Looking after yourself
- Improving your relationship with your kids
- Managing your money
- Building a workable relationship with your kids’ other parent
- Developing new relationships after separation
Minister Hockey said this new service was another improvement for CSA customers.
In February this year, the Government provided $150 million funding over the next four years to improve services and support to separating parents.
The Dealing with Separation CD-ROM is part of a suite of support materials developed by CSA to help parents deal with the emotional and financial hurdles of separation.
Parents are also able to order a free copy of CSA’s latest booklet Me and My Changing Family or Dealing With Separation CD-ROM on www.csa.gov.au or by phoning 1800 040 972.
Media Contact: Wendy Black - 0437 978 028.