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Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Commission on the National Disability Insurance Scheme report: Inquiry into Independent Assessments

Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Commission on the National Disability Insurance Scheme report: Inquiry into Independent Assessments Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (the Committee’s) report on its Inquiry …

Disability Support Pension

Disability Support Pension About the Disability Support Pension   The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is designed to support people if they have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric impairment which is expected to persist, in light of available evidence, for at least 2 years, and attracts at least 20 points under …

Loans and savings

Loans and savings Financial Resilience programs   Our Financial Resilience programs provide access to safe and affordable financial products including:    no interest loans   matched savings.    These products are an alternative to other high risk, high interest products such as payday loans.   In addition to the …

Hear from former graduates

… taking the next step after finishing my studies, but DSS stood out as an organisation that values diversity. Since starting with the department, I … taking the next step after finishing my studies, but DSS stood out as an organisation that values diversity. Since starting with the department, I …

National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse

… The National Centre was launched in October 2021, as a not-for-profit organisation independent of government, a joint initiative of:  Blue Knot … The National Centre was launched in October 2021, as a not-for-profit organisation independent of government, a joint initiative of:  Blue Knot …

National Panel of Assessors

National Panel of Assessors About the National Panel of Assessors   The NPA program is a standing panel of independent assessment service providers who support the needs of people with disability in the workplace.   The NPA program provides the following assessment services:    Ongoing Support Assessments  for DES …

Disability Employment Centre of Excellence

… criteria, we are seeking applications from an individual eligible organisation or a consortium of eligible organisations that have a strong …   If you wish to apply as a consortium, you must appoint a lead organisation who will be solely accountable for the delivery of grant … can only submit one application for this grant as either a single eligible organisation or as the nominated lead eligible organisation of a consortium.  …

Implementation and monitoring

Implementation and monitoring Help and support The impact of the issues explored by the Disability Royal Commission may continue to be felt. If you or someone you know requires support, there are services available. Learn more at help and support for disability . How we are implementing This response is the first …

Supporting gender equality

Supporting gender equality Our commitment   Our approach to gender equality allows all employees, regardless of gender identity, to receive and enjoy the same:   rights   opportunities   resources. We support the government’s G20 commitment to reduce the gender gap in the workforce by 25% by 2025. The Australian …

Child protection

Child protection If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency . Child protection in Australia Australian children and young people should: grow up safe and supported be free from harm and …