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Department of Social Services Income support payments Learn more about the range of income support payments, benefits and concessions available to support Australians during various life stages. Find payments Grants DSS offers a range of grant programs to assist with improving the well-being of individuals and …

Disability Employment Strategy About the strategy Employ My Ability Available in the following additional formats: Easy Read Access this resource Employ My Ability, the Disability Employment Strategy, provides a guiding framework for governments, employers and the broader community. It aims to increase employment …

Approval of masters courses for education providers About the Masters by Coursework program The purpose of the Masters by Coursework program is to support students to gain qualifications for entry-level employment in their chosen profession. Students must be enrolled in an approved course of study at an approved …

Doing business with us Funding requirements   The following information will help organisations to meet funding requirements when doing business with us.   Fraud and corruption - outlines our definition of fraud and corruption and how to report.   Vulnerable persons, police checks and criminal offences (Opens in a new …

Supporting carers Support for carers There are approximately 3 million Australians who care for someone with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or someone who is frail due to age. The Australian Government helps carers remain engaged in the community, participate in the workforce and stay healthy while …

Financial counselling Financial counselling services    You can get counselling with community and local organisations to help you:    with your financial problems    manage your debt   make informed choices about your money in the future.   These services are voluntary, free and confidential. You can access them:   …

Older Australians Age Pension The Age Pension is the main income support payment available to support the basic living standards of older Australians. As you approach retirement or transition to retirement, you may find you need to draw on a combination of income sources such as work, superannuation and your other …

Departmental operational information Working with ministerial offices Departmental Liaison Officers A Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) is a public servant who is temporarily placed in a minister's office (MO). They act as a conduit between their department and the MO. Information on the allocation of Department of …

National Disability Insurance Scheme review and reforms About the National Disability Insurance Scheme The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in …

Intercountry adoption About intercountry adoption  Intercountry adoption should only occur if in a child’s best interests. A child should be raised by his or her birth family or extended family. If this is not possible, they should have other forms of permanent care in their country of birth. Intercountry adoption …