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Paid Income Model consultation now open
Paid Income Model consultation now open Professional services firm KPMG is conducting a review of the Social Services and Other Legislative Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 . Public consultation forms the basis of this independent review. We want to understand people’s experiences …
Budget 2022–23
Budget 2022–23 Budget 2022–23 includes a number of measures to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities. Key measures include: a $1.3 billion women’s safety package to implement the next National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, including $30 million to provide …
COVID-19 support for people with disability
COVID-19 support for people with disability The Disability Gateway can assist people with disability, their families, carers and support workers to find trusted COVID-19 information, support and services. People with disability can contact the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787 for free COVID-19 information and …
Connecting people with disability to potential employers
Connecting people with disability to potential employers On 21 March 2022, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston, officially launched the RecruitAble pilot at Coles Head Office in Melbourne. The RecruitAble pilot is designed and delivered by people with disability. It is one …
First of its kind disability confidence training
First of its kind disability confidence training A joint project between the Australian Government and the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) will receive almost $1 million. The project will build the capability of professionals so they are better equipped to work with people with disability. The project …
On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal The article, Administrative Appeals Tribunal demoted barrister for making decisions against the government , written by Mr Eric Tlozek and first published on the ABC News website on Sunday 15 May 2022, …
Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting – 17 June 2022
Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting – 17 June 2022 Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met in Melbourne on 17 June 2022. This was the first Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting attended by the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for …
DSS scam alert
DSS scam alert The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently received reports that members of the public have been contacted via email by an individual or individuals claiming that there is a “secure message” from DSS. If you receive the below email, please delete it and do not select or open any attachments or …
Survey available for TILA recipients
Survey available for TILA recipients The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is a $1,500 payment. It is available to eligible young people leaving care to help with basic costs while they transition to independence. The Department of Social Services wants your help to improve the TILA. We would like to …
Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting - 29 July 2022
Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting - 29 July 2022 We were honoured to host the Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting (DRMM) on 29 July in Canberra. This DRMM provides a forum for Commonwealth, state and territory ministers responsible for disability policy to drive reform, including …