Give your child the best start in life
Brighter Beginnings
What happens during the first 5 years of a child’s life has a huge impact on how they grow, develop and learn. There are many things you can do in your child’s early years to help give them the best start in life.
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
Media release
1 May 2024
The NSW Government will today launch an advertising campaign to raise public awareness and understanding of coercive control.
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