Active and Creative Kids vouchers
Freedom to play
The NSW Government is helping with the cost of sport, recreation, creative and cultural activities with $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers.
Voucher 2 2025 is now available. If you have not used voucher 1 2025, you can use this together with the new voucher before 31 December 2025 for a combined total 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
News
The Parramatta River will undergo temporary closures this October as John Holland undertakes essential works as part of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works project. The critical works will involve Ausgrid relocating the 132kV electrical wires spanning the river ahead of construction of the new public and active transport bridge connecting Wentworth Point to Melrose Park. This bridge will significantly enhance Sydney’s future transport infrastructure.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is increasing access to early learning and health screening for Aboriginal families in Western NSW, with construction beginning on Broken Hill’s new Aboriginal Child and Family Centre (ACFC).
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to build a safer New South Wales for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, with an investment of $5.6 million into a new Core and Cluster refuge in the Lake Macquarie LGA.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government has passed legislation to strengthen Working with Children Checks (WWCC) to better protect children from harm.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is backing in the vital role of local neighbourhood centres through a formal agreement signed this week outlining a shared vision for the future.
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Recent family and relationships publications
Guideline, Fact sheet, Procedure
Find out about asking for an internal review if you disagree with a decision made by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. Read information on the process, how we handle your request, and the possible outcomes.
Policy
Find out about the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages policy for correcting information.
Policy
Find out about the restrictions around registering a name in NSW, and why some names may not be accepted by the Registry.
Fact sheet
This factsheet provides information about Youth Justice New South Wales Remand Intervention and Bail Services.
Policy
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.