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Vulnerability disclosure policy
Vulnerability disclosure policy About this policy This policy is intended to give security researchers clear guidelines and a point of contact to directly submit their research findings if they believe they have found a potential security vulnerability within the Department of Social Services. The security of our …
Preparing children for school
Preparing children for school About the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters HIPPY is a parenting and early childhood program that builds the skills of parents and carers to better prepare their child for school. It also offers some parents and carers a path to work and local community leadership. …
Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan
Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan About the Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan There are 5 Targeted Action Plans (TAPs) under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031. They commit governments to specific actions to improve outcomes for people with disability. We oversee the Early Childhood Targeted Action …
Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan action 2.4: Developing a framework for early childhood intervention
Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan action 2.4: Developing a framework for early childhood intervention Note There is a great deal of activity and reform currently underway in this sector. The project outlined on this page is the only one commissioned by, and funded through, the Department of Social Services to …
Forced adoption resources and training
Forced adoption resources and training Resources for support services The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has developed resources for healthcare professionals and service providers. They also developed guidelines for Forced Adoption Support Services. Forced Adoption National Practice Principles: …
Research on forced adoption
Research on forced adoption Impacts of past adoption practices The Australian Institute of Family Studies conducted research to improve the understanding of the impacts of forced adoption practices. Impact of past adoption practices: Summary of key issues from Australian research 2010 Past adoption experiences: …
Corporate policies
Corporate policies Artificial intelligence (AI) transparency statement We follow a whole of Australian Government approach to use AI safely and responsibly while embracing the opportunities AI provides. Read the department's Artificial intelligence (AI) transparency statement . Code of conduct Read more about the code …
Commonwealth Outcomes Fund
Commonwealth Outcomes Fund Establishing the fund The Commonwealth Outcomes Fund is an initiative of the original $199.8 million Entrenched disadvantage package announced in the 2023–24 Budget. The Australian Government committed $100 million to establish the Commonwealth Outcomes Fund. A further $5.5 million was …
Social security indexation
Social security indexation About social security indexation rates Social security payment rates are indexed on a regular basis. This helps to maintain their value over time. Increases to rates are automatically linked to specific price changes such as: the Consumer Price Index (Opens external website) wage …
First Action Plan and implementation
First Action Plan and implementation Need Support? If you or someone you know needs support regarding domestic, family or sexual violence, you can also visit 1800respect (Opens external website) or call 1800RESPECT ( 1800 737 732 ). This service is free, confidential and operates 24 hours a day. Progress under the …