Our Freedom of Information disclosure log

Access to paperwork and documents related to the Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) Loan and Debt.

Documents relating to the Bushlight program between 2011 and 2014.

Documents relating to any meetings between the secretary of DSS and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal that took place after 1 January 2020

Specified documentation in relation to the Commonwealth Funding Agreement for Mixed Capital Works and non-Capital Works between the Commonwealth of Australia as represented and acting through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the South Burnett Regional Council.

Documents related to every contract that DSS signed with Boston Consulting Group (being contracts, variations of contracts, work orders and internal email communications about those contracts), in any way linked to or under the responsibility of the former Deputy Secretary: Social Services, while he was employed at DSS.

This scope excludes the names and contact details of non-Senior Executive Service employees.

Can you please provide the policy changed cited on page 134 of 'Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2021-22 Social Services Portfolio', note (c) that reads "As a result of change in Australian Government policy, responsibility for the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Program was transferred from NDIA to DSS effective 31 January 2021".

Documents pertaining to the Cashless Debit Card Monitoring Strategy Working Group

The final report and findings of the 2021 Swinburne University Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Research Project commissioned by the Department of Social Services.

Available for download at Summary - Informing Investment Design: Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Research Activity | Department of Social Services, Australian Government (dss.gov.au)

Phase 2 of 2 releases for the Department’s internal review of FOI 2021-111.

This internal review focused on adequacy of searches.

Documents outlining the terms of the ILC transfer from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to the Department of Social Services.

Phase 1 of 2 releases for the Department’s internal review of FOI 2021-111.

This internal review focused on adequacy of searches.

Un-awarded Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) funding for FY2020-21 and FY2021-22 (partial)

Data in relation to mortality exits for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 for the following:

• Carers Payment
• Carers allowance
• Disability Support Pension
• Age Pension
• Mobility allowance
• ABSTUDY

• "All available documents detailing how membership of the Working Group was initially decided (selection criteria), and whether and why membership has changed over time.
• A full list of all corporations, companies, organisations, government departments and other bodies (or representatives thereof) and individuals that have been invited to participate in and/or have participated in the Working Group's meetings, consultations, surveys and other operations since its inception. This includes any individuals or bodies not formally listed as members of the Working Group.
• All available planning documents, papers, briefing notes, policy submissions, meeting agendas, meeting minutes (including meeting dates and attendees) and other such materials produced by or for the Working Group. This includes any advice or recommendations made by the Working Group regarding the practical administration of the Cashless Debit Card.
• Any correspondence between the Working Group and employees of the Department of Social Services, up to and including the responsible Minister/s”.

Within the context of NDIS Respiratory Supports:

All standards, protocols, reports and other documents produced by the Working Group since its inception (including draft documents) relating to respiratory supports.

DSS Payment Recipients by payment type at an SA1 level - across all attributes, for the report as at 24 September 2021

Additional policy research undertaken with Boston Consulting Group in relation to the improvement of the Disability Employment Services program.

Policy documents that discuss prior payments in relation to a redress determination.

Policy documents on ineligible predetermination process.

Policy documents on the statement of reasons for ineligibility.

Policy documents on the revocation process.

Correspondence between 6 January 2010 and 30 June 2013 regarding the Commonwealth Funding Agreement for Mixed Capital Works and non-Capital Works between the Commonwealth of Australia (via FaHCSIA) and the South Burnett Regional Council.

Data and statistics in relation to the National Redress Scheme and Indigenous versus non-Indigenous applicants.