APC has recently started a working relationship with the Council of Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC), and we thought it would be a good start to share who they are and some of what they do with our audience.

CSMC is a community organisation run by and for single mothers. It's based in Victoria, but has members around the country and has 'been supporting and empowering single mothers and fighting for changes to systems, services and community attitudes since 1969'.

'Founded on a self-help model, CSMC’s work is informed by interacting with our members, Support Line callers and other contacts. The perseverance and hope of single mothers as they face the joys and challenges of parenting alone inspires and shapes our representation and advocacy for single mother families.'

CSMC has a wide range of priorities, including specifically on education: Help for parents on school issues, back to school grants for Victorian families, parenting support and flexible employment and study, and social connections.

They provide information and referrals via a telephone Support Line and emails, distribute emergency relief and collaborate with other organisations and our members in advocating for change.

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