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Registers About our registers  We are required to disclose gifts and benefits we’ve accepted and the Privacy Impact Assessments we’ve completed. Access the registers for more information.  Departmental gift register Find information about the gifts and benefits we have accepted. Privacy Impact Assessment register Find …

Legislation we administer Overarching responsibilities and principal legislation Each Commonwealth minister has executive responsibility allocated by the Governor-General under the Administrative Arrangements Order (Opens in a new tab/window) (AAO). The AAO sets out which matters and legislation are administered by …

Closing the Gap About Closing the Gap    Closing the Gap acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  Closing the gap is underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, …

Graduate program Applications are now closed for 2025 Please keep an eye out for our 2026 Graduate Development Program. Applications opening March 2025. Your career starts here Are you curious and inquisitive? Do you have a passion to help and support the wellbeing of Australians? Then, we want to hear from you! We …

Careers and employment Why work with us   We work to improve the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families and vulnerable members of Australian communities. A career with us is challenging and meaningful. We need our people:   to be curious   to challenge and contest how to best solve problems   to be …

Emergency support Crisis payment Crisis payment is a one-off payment paid through Services Australia.  You can apply for a crisis payment if you are receiving an income support payment and experience an extreme circumstance.  To apply Visit the Services Australia website for crisis payments (Opens in a new tab/window) …

Access to information Freedom of Information Under the  Freedom of Information Act 1982   (Opens in a new tab/window) (FOI Act) you can request access to our documents. In most cases they will be released to you if   we hold them, unless an exemption applies under the FOI Act or the request is too large to process. …

Family support services About our family support programs Our programs help improve the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We provide support, early intervention and prevention services. Family support programs include: Family and Relationship Services  Families and Communities Service Improvement …

Families and Children Activity About the FaC Activity We fund programs and services through grants to service providers. The service providers run the programs and services. The goal of the programs and services is to improve the wellbeing of children and young people, their families, and communities. This helps …

Home Equity Access Scheme What is the Home Equity Access Scheme The Home Equity Access Scheme lets eligible older Australians access the equity in their home or other Australian real estate through an Australian Government loan. It was previously known as the Pension Loans Scheme. Participation is voluntary. …