Budget 2022-23
Budget 2022-23 includes a number of measures to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
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News
Paid Income Model consultation now open
Consultation is now open about experiences under the Paid Income Model compared to the Earned Income Model
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A Life Changing Life campaign: How it’s going
A Life Changing Life is back on air nationally across television, online and social channels, streaming platforms and radio. This time, out of home advertising will also feature in communities.
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Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Friday 10 December, 2021, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting of relevant Ministers with responsibility for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) in their state or territory.
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Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031
Disability Reform Ministers are pleased to announce the release of
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Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting
Commonwealth, state and territory disability ministers came together to discuss disability reform at the Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting on 15 October.
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Department of Social Services Annual Report 2020-21
The Department of Social Services Annual Report 2020-21 was released on 1 December 2021.
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Public consultation open on new NDIS legislation
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has changed the lives of more than 472,000 Australians for the better.
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A Life Changing Life in the care and support sector
A new national campaign, A Life Changing Life, encourages Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job to consider care and support work.
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Department of Social Services Corporate Plan 2021–22
The Department of Social Services Corporate Plan 2021-22 was released on 31 August 2021.
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