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Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme
Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme Due to media reporting on parts of the Secretary's email to staff today, regarding the Robodebt Royal Commission's report, the full text is below. Hello everyone, Today, the Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme …
Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters
Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters If you have experienced or witnessed a person with disability being hurt, treated badly or neglected, you can report it to the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the Hotline). The Hotline is free, independent and confidential and …
Complaints service available to people with disability
Complaints service available to people with disability If you have a problem with your Disability Employment Services provider, Australian Disability Enterprise or Advocacy Service, you can contact the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS) to make a complaint. The CRRS is free, independent and impartial …
Help us understand the issues contributing to housing stress and homelessness in Australia
Help us understand the issues contributing to housing stress and homelessness in Australia To help more Australians access safe and affordable housing, the Australian Government is developing a National Housing and Homelessness Plan (the Plan) in collaboration with state and territory governments. The Plan will be a …
Recognising Homelessness Week 2023
Recognising Homelessness Week 2023 Homelessness Week raises awareness of homelessness in Australia and the importance of long-term housing solutions. Family and domestic violence (FDV) is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women and children. We are increasing the number of new and appropriate emergency …
Statement on historic income apportionment
Statement on historic income apportionment On 2 August 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman published a statement (Opens in a new tab/window) on the historic practice of income apportionment used by Services Australia. In response to the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s statement, the Minister for Social Services, the …
New Action Plans to guide us towards a violence-free future for women and children
New Action Plans to guide us towards a violence-free future for women and children Women’s safety is a national priority and the Australian Government is providing the focus and national leadership needed to deliver change. Today we release the First Action Plan, Outcomes Framework and for the first time, and in …
Have your say on ways to help strengthen the community sector
Have your say on ways to help strengthen the community sector The stronger, more diverse and independent community sector Issues Paper is now available on the DSS Engage website (Opens in a new tab/window) for feedback. The Issues Paper has 5 focus areas for discussion: Giving the sector the voice and respect it …
Grant opportunity - Safe Places Inclusion Round
Grant opportunity - Safe Places Inclusion Round The Safe Places Inclusion Round grant opportunity is now open on GrantConnect (Opens in a new tab/window) . The grants will support organisations to create new emergency accommodation for those experiencing family and domestic violence. As part of the National Plan to …
Have your say on the impacts of housing stress and homelessness in Australia
Have your say on the impacts of housing stress and homelessness in Australia Join us for our final public webinar to help inform the development of the National Housing and Homelessness Plan. This event will be held on Zoom on Monday 30 October 2023 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm AEDT. To help more Australians access safe and …