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Local support for children and families About the Children and Family Intensive Support program This program provides services that build on the strengths of families and communities. The services help people care for children within their own culture. It helps families get services they might need. It also helps …

… of early intervention reference packages for people aged 0 to 25 years of age.   The Australian Government considered the Committee’s recommendations … of early intervention reference packages for people aged 0 to 25 years of age.   The Australian Government considered the Committee’s recommendations …

… Carer Payment is an income support payment paid at the same rate as the age pension for people who provide care for a person with disability or severe … Payment is an income support payment paid at the same rate as the age pension for people who provide care for a person with disability or severe …

… to support options and choice for employment (e.g. Disability Support Pension, DES, NDIS).   Encourage all levels of government to support the … to support options and choice for employment (e.g. Disability Support Pension, DES, NDIS).   Encourage all levels of government to support the …

National Carer Strategy About the strategy On 10 December 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034. The Strategy delivers a national agenda to support Australia's unpaid carers. The National Carer Strategy 2024-2034 is a framework for …

Helping young carers reach their education goals A funding increase of almost $10 million (Opens external website) by the Australian Government will allow Carers Australia to increase the number and value of bursaries awarded through the Young Carer Bursary Program. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young …

Inclusive Play Spaces Inclusive play spaces are community spaces designed for people of all ages and abilities. An inclusive play space should provide a range of play types and challenges, while incorporating principles of inclusive design and accessibility. Tue, 2025-02-25 12:00 Disability support services No … …

… intact families, especially for one or two children under 13 years of age. Set percentages, irrespective of age The current formula applies the … parent’s self-support component to 220 per cent of the partnered pension rate plus an additional amount depending on the age of the child or … or less. Only about half of these are on Newstart, Disability Support Pension or other income support. It is likely that the reported taxable …

… combined income above their individual self-support amounts in two age groups, 0–12 and 13–17. These percentages are based as far as possible on … non-taxable forms of income support. An example is the Disability Support Pension. While many of those on this pension are not able to work at all, and therefore will have incomes below …

November 2024 update To date the project team has completed: a comprehensive desktop review Australian and international literature regarding best practice guidance for early childhood intervention to support young children with developmental concerns, delay or disability and their families broad consultations with a …