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 1 2025 is now available. If you have not used voucher 2 2024, you can use this together with the new voucher before 14 July 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
2 June 2025
Over the King’s Birthday public holiday weekend, there will be some changes to our opening hours and payment dates for financially managed customers.
Ministerial media release
28 May 2025
The Minns Labor government is continuing to build a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, with two new refuges in south-west Sydney opening their doors this month.
News
26 May 2025
Today, Monday 26 May, is National Sorry Day. NSW Trustee and Guardian acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – including Stolen Generations survivors, their descendants and their communities.
Ministerial media release
24 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government is celebrating the volunteering efforts of 74 women from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales by including them on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
Ministerial media release
21 May 2025
Families in Nowra and the South Coast will benefit from improved access to essential support services with the official opening of the new Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Service Centre.
Grant applications closing soon
Upcoming events
Recent family and relationships publications
Policy
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages | 19 March 2025
Find out about the restrictions around registering a name in NSW, and why some names may not be accepted by the Registry.
Fact sheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 June 2024
This factsheet provides information about Youth Justice New South Wales Remand Intervention and Bail Services.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 2 May 2024
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.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 28 November 2023
Coping with loss can be a painful experience. This resource has been created to help you and your family find practical information about what to do after someone that you love dies at work. It includes information about who to contact, where to get support and the people or government departments that you may need to deal with.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 28 November 2023
This resource will help you and your family after a serious injury at work. It includes practical information about what will happen during the investigation process, workers compensation, getting you back to work and where to get support if you need it.