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Improving access to birth certificates for people experiencing disadvantage

Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria (BDM) has updated their birth certificate resources for workers supporting people experiencing disadvantage. Published: Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 12:47 pm

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BDM offers support to Victorians across every stage of their lives. This includes people who are experiencing hardship and disadvantage.

Birth certificates are essential for accessing government services, including:

For many vulnerable Victorians getting a birth certificate can be a challenge.

Those most at risk of not having access to a birth certificate include:

To help overcome these barriers, BDM has updated its resources for support workers. This has made it easier for people in challenging circumstances to apply for a birth certificate.

Find more information about how to support someone experiencing disadvantage. This explains how eligible people can get their birth certificate for free.

Access to a birth certificate is a fundamental human right. BDM is committed to ensuring everyone has the documents they need.

BDM is part of the Department of Government Services.

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