About the Department
The first annual report on Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework is now available on Australia’s Disability Strategy – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Continue reading Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth announces $2.55 million in additional funding to extend the Your Caring Way pilot program
Continue reading Helping carers reach their work goals
Carer feedback strengthens and shapes services and supports for carers. Complete the Carer Wellbeing Survey to have your say.
Continue reading Caring for others & yourself: Carer Wellbeing Survey 2023
The Department of Social Services hosts Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting on 10 February 2023
Our online consultation is now open at engage.dss.gov.au
Continue reading Your feedback matters – Help inform the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round
Find out more about our commitment.
Continue reading Our commitment to improving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Our online consultation is now open at engage.dss.gov.au – have your say
Continue reading Help inform Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan to End Violence against Women and Children
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 13 December 2022 in Melbourne with the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, the Hon Natasha Maclaren Jones MLC and the Hon Nat Cook MP attending on
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting on 13 December 2022
Livestream recordings of Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum are now available to watch online at Australia’s Disability Strategy Hub.
Continue reading Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum livestream recordings now available online
On 2 December 2022, the Australian Government tabled its response to a report by the Senate Select Committee on Autism on the services, support and life outcomes for autistic people.
Continue reading Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee on Autism