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… Working Age Payments Working age payments assist people who are temporarily unable to support themselves through work or who have a limited capacity to work due to … to improve their job prospects. Note: From 1 July 2024, the employment income nil rate period increased from 6 to 12 fortnights. The employment …

… Paid Income Model consultation now open Professional services firm KPMG is … represents or advocates on behalf of people receiving social security payments is an expert in social security law has expertise in other areas of … More information Visit DSS Engage (Opens external website) . Income support payments Consultation is now open about experiences under the Paid …

… Child Support Scheme history History of the scheme The Child Support Scheme makes sure children get appropriate support from their parents following separation. The scheme began in 1988. It …

… Statement on historic income apportionment On 2 August 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman published a … prior to December 2020. It has not been a method used to assess income support payments since December 2020 when changes to legislation were made that …

… Counselling and support for men Need urgent support? If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call Triple … men.  MensLine Australia is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and offers support for:   mental health  anger management  family violence (using and …

… Early support for families About Family and Relationship Services This program … disadvantage or vulnerability.   The program includes: referral and support education and skills training counselling and dispute resolution … and development. These early intervention and prevention services aim to support families going through change. Eligibility The program may help …

… meet the needs of that community. This helps community partners to target support and engage with parents as early as possible.     Community Partners … Partners.    Community Partners provide services such as:   parenting support   peer support   case management   home visits   community events    life skills …

… and the first action plans. They helped to identify how to better support vulnerable children and young people. They highlighted that how we … consultation  We ran an online consultation in June and July 2021 to support the development of the first action plans. Read the  Implementing the … and the first action plans. They helped to identify how to better support vulnerable children and young people. They highlighted that how we …

… Child Support Expert Panel Establishment The panel was set up following a … recommendations (Opens external website)   Read  Implementing the child support recommendations from the Family Law Inquiry Learn more about the review of the Child Support Scheme .  Scope The panel will: support the department to commission …

… Forced adoption support Funded support services  The Australian Government funds 7 organisations to provide coordinated specialist support services across Australia for people affected by forced adoption …