National Homelessness Week 1-7 August 2022
National Homelessness Week aims to raise awareness about the impact of homelessness in Australia.
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Respect Stories: tell us what respect looks like for you
The Respect Stories competition encourages young students to share their understanding of respect
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Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting on 29 July 2022
DSS hosts Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers on 29 July 2022 for the Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting
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Survey available for TILA recipients
Your feedback will help us improve the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA).
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DSS Scam Alert
The Department of Social Services recently received reports that members of the public have been contacted via email by an individual or individuals claiming there is a “secure message” from DSS.
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Disability Reform Minister’s Meeting on 17 June 2022
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met in Melbourne on 17 June 2022.
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On the Record - Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The article, Administrative Appeals Tribunal demoted barrister for making decisions against the government, written by Mr Eric Tlozek and first published on the ABC News website on Sunday
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First of its kind disability confidence training
New training package to increase the capability of professionals to work with people with disability.
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COVID-19 support for people with disability
COVID-19 support is available for people with disability.
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Connecting people with disability to potential employers
On 21 March 2022, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston, officially launched the RecruitAble pilot at Coles Head Office in Melbourne.
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