Our purpose
To improve the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families and vulnerable members of Australian communities.
How we deliver on our purpose
We work in partnership with government and non-government organisations and communities to ensure the effective development, management and delivery of payments, evidence-based policies, programs and services to support individuals and families.
Our outcomes
Social security
A sustainable social security system that incentivises self-reliance and supports people who cannot fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and assistance.
Families and communities
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, children, families, and communities by providing targeted support.
Disability and carers
Supporting the independence of and economic participation by, people with disability and carers by providing targeted supports.
Housing
Supporting access to safe and secure housing for individuals, including social housing, and providing targeted supports for preventing and addressing homelessness.
Our people
Find out more about the people working in the Social Services Portfolio.
What we do
Find out more about our work to deliver our purpose.