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JobSeeker, Student Payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance As part of the Government’s $14.6 billion cost-of-living package The Government is investing around $7.6 billion over the forward estimates, which includes:. $4.9 billion to increase the rate of eligible working age and student payments by $40 per fortnight …

… that every child or young person in care receives opportunities to develop at the same pace as children who are not living in Out of Home Care.   4.2 … the placement type does not fit into the above categories or is unknown. At this stage in development, the scope of the application of the National … factors, National Standards will be defined that are measurable, and set at the best-practice level, so that all jurisdictions are driving …

… research including: data on the costs of children in separated households at different income levels, including the costs for both parents to maintain … parents. Parents on Newstart will be able to take on casual or part-time jobs to supplement their benefit, without it affecting child support until … parents. Parents on Newstart will be able to take on casual or part-time jobs to supplement their benefit, without it affecting child support until …

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to getting the NDIS back on track and rebuilding trust with participants, their families and carers. This Budget commits a total of approximately $910 million over five years to improve the effectiveness and delivery …

Word list This list explains what the bold words in this document mean. Code of Conduct A Code of Conduct is a set of rules about how everyone should behave.  Complaint When you make a complaint, you tell someone that something: has gone wrong isn’t working well. Culture Your culture is: the way you live what you …

… is offered by the states and territories to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or after an emergency. Help is available if you are: escaping family violence homeless, or at risk of homelessness experiencing another housing-related emergency. If … 732 24 hours, 7 days a week If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call  1800 737 …

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 …

Questions about making a complaint What can you do if you’re not happy with your DES provider? You should try talking to your DES provider if you’re not happy with their service. They must explain how they: will look into your problem might fix the problem. If you still aren’t happy with your DES provider, you can …

… to that of other young people.  Most other young people still live at home until their early twenties and continue to receive social, practical, … Forbes and Inder (2006) surveyed 60 young people who had been in care for at least two years during their childhood, in Victoria.  They found that 43 … of the core elements and responsibilities for the Transition Phase is at Attachment D1. … Evidence and theory suggest that the transition phase …

Continuing to deliver the National Redress Scheme: Key measures in Australia’s 2023–24 May Budget Funding of $142.2 million over 5 years from 2023–24 will be provided to support the delivery of the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme), ensuring it continues to meet the needs of survivors. The investment will improve …