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
Ministerial media release
3 April 2025
NSW parents have delivered eight new names into the Top 100 baby names list, showcasing the latest trends in the names being chosen for our newest residents.
Ministerial media release
29 March 2025
Over 200 victim-survivors of domestic and family violence have received support under the expanded Rentstart Bond Loan scheme as the Minns Labor Government continues work to build a safer New South Wales.
Ministerial media release
20 March 2025
Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are encouraged to apply for grants to support local NAIDOC events and activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.
Ministerial media release
4 March 2025
More women on the Central Coast will be able to access public maternity services locally with Gosford and Wyong to expand and improve ante and post-natal services.
Ministerial media release
4 March 2025
1 in 2 people in New South Wales have now heard of coercive control and understand what it means, following the NSW Government’s recent awareness campaign.