About the Department
To help more Australians access safe and affordable housing, the Australian Government is developing a National Housing and Homelessness Plan (the Plan)
Continue reading Help us understand the issues contributing to housing stress and homelessness in Australia
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is here to help people with disability have their voice be heard.
Continue reading Complaints service available to people with disability
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is here to help keep people with disability safe.
Continue reading Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters
Due to media reporting on parts of the Secretary's email to staff today, regarding the Robodebt Royal Commission's report, the full text has been published.
Continue reading Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 23 June 2023 in Canberra.
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting on 23 June 2023
COSP16 at the UN Headquarters in New York from 13-15 June 2023 is the most significant and diverse meeting of people with disability in the world.
Continue reading Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16)
The 2023-24 Budget was released on 9 May 2023.
Continue reading Budget 2023-24
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 21 April 2023 in Brisbane with the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP attending online.
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting on 21 April 2023
Youth Homelessness Matters Day highlights the resilience of young people affected by homelessness.
Continue reading Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023
Tuesday 21 March marked the 10th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions.
Continue reading 10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013