Child Birth and Adoption Bonus (DSS) The Child Birth and Adoption Bonus is a one-off payment made by the Department of Social Security (DSS) to parents of a newborn or newly adopted child in Malta. The bonus is paid automatically — once a child's birth is registered with the Public Registry of Malta within 15 days of birth, the DSS initiates the payment process automatically. No separate applicati...

Online Sessions for Parents/Guardians Parental/Guardian sessions are short, engaging and informative sessions designed to support parents and guardians in navigating their child’s educational journey. These sessions provide valuable insights into child development, learning strategies, and effective ways to foster a positive home-learning environment. Led by experts, they offer practical guidance,...

Skolasajf SkolaSajf provides children aged between 3 and 16 years with the opportunity to engage in a series of cultural, artistic and physical activities, and outings, during the Summer months.Skola Sajf theme this year is  ‘Life is My Adventure!’This service is offered in various centres around Malta and Gozo including Resource Centers. There is a registration fee of €25 for each child...

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is the passport to free or reduced emergency necessary cost for medical treatment in public hospitals needed during temporary visits in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland. The purpose of the EHIC is to facilitate access to medical care during the holder's temporary stay in another Member State and t...

Well Baby Clinic offered by Primary Health Care Routine age-specific development check-ups are scheduled for your baby at 8–12 weeks, 8 months, and 18 months of age. These clinics serve the purpose of clinical examinations, monitoring of growth milestones to ensure that the child’s development is on track as well as providing general health advice. Clinical assessments, developmental screenings, i...

Autism Parents Association Malta Apart from creating awareness, we have a private Facebook page for parents/carers/guardians and adult siblings of autistic individuals which is a safe space where parents can ask questions, share concerns and communicate successes. We alos organise social activities and information seminars and communicate opportunities and other activities held locally and interna...

Let’s Move Malta Let’s Move Malta is a nationwide campaign that promotes inclusivity and accessibility, encouraging everyone to become more active. The campaign introduces a variety of initiatives aimed at different age groups and abilities.We’ve enhanced our Sport Fundamentals sessions, extending them to 90 minutes to give students more time to develop their skills and confidence.The Adult Progra...

Orphan’s Allowance (DSS) An Orphan’s Allowance may be awarded to a person who is entrusted with the care and custody of a child whose parents are deceased.For information regarding cross-border situations please click here. Payment of an Orphan’s Allowance is issued every four (4) weeks in advance to the entrusted person.This allowance is paid until the child reaches sixteen (16) years of age.Plea...

Parental Consent for Applicants under 18 years of Age (Passports – Form I) This consent form is used whenever applicants have not yet reached the age of 18 and need to be completed when one of the parents lives abroad or is not in Malta. The form must be signed by the parent who is abroad and in the presence of a recommender. The recommender needs to have known the parent for at least 2 years. Per...

Read with Me The programme is intended for babies and toddlers up to 3 years and their parents/caregivers. Each session features the sharing of storybooks, the singing of nursery rhymes and other fun activities for this age group. The main objectives of the programme are to promote a love of books and to develop the child’s imagination through fun and stimulating activities. These free one ho...