About the Department
On Thursday 25 July 2024 the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, chaired a meeting of the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (the Board) in Adelaide, attended by Mini
Continue reading Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
The new Performance Framework will drive continuous improvement in providers.
Continue reading New Disability Employment Services Performance Framework
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 28 June 2024 in Canberra.
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 28 June 2024
Digital Atlas of Australia
Continue reading Find our Income Support data on the Digital Atlas
Violence against women is a problem of epidemic proportions in Australia, and there are new hidden trends of disrespect online that are influencing our young people.
Continue reading Stop it at the Start: The hidden trends of disrespect
The 17th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP17) is one of the most significant and diverse meetings of people with disability in the world.
Continue reading Australian delegates with disability funded to represent civil society at the United Nations
The department has released a report summarising its recent consultations on the Disability Royal Commission’s final report and recommendations.
Continue reading Disability Royal Commission consultation report now live
The new Centre of Excellence will help improve employment outcomes for people with disability.
Continue reading New Disability Employment Centre of Excellence from 2025
Minister Shorten is hosting an online NDIS Community Catch Up to answer your questions
Continue reading Online event: Find out about NDIS reforms
The latest estimates of how Australians are likely to use the social security system over their lifetime.
Continue reading The 2022 Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare Valuation Report released