Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_661
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 661
Character Range: 1525233–1528247

661       Improving parenting confidence and supporting and promoting shared care                                                                              To support all parents and other caregivers of children to have the confidence and skills they need to provide nurturing, safe and healthy environments, including by:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) delivering evidence‑based parenting information to parents and caregivers to support improved outcomes for children in Australia; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) building parenting and caregiving skills and knowledge, and improving equitable access to information; and
                                                                                                                                                               (c) supporting activities to build the confidence of all parents and caregivers to thrive in their parenting or caregiving role; and
                                                                                                                                                               (d) providing targeted supports and resources to parents and caregivers to thrive in their parenting or caregiving role, including parents facing complex and multiple vulnerabilities; and
                                                                                                                                                               (e) investing in programs designed to help young parents connect with existing support services to strengthen their parenting skills, achieve their educational goals and participate more fully in the workforce; and
                                                                                                                                                               (f) supporting early intervention activities to prevent gendered violence and support positive parenting and caregiving.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) with respect to postal, telegraphic, telephonic, and other like services (within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution); or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) to give effect to Australia's obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Articles 4, 6, 18 and 19.