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The 10 principles of sexual consent

The 10 principles of sexual consent If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).  Sexual violence and sexual consent can be hard to discuss and reading this page may cause distress. Help is available . How to provide guidance on sexual consent   The government has developed a framework …

Reviewing the Child Support Scheme

Reviewing the Child Support Scheme Inquiry into Australia's family law system In 2019, the Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System (Opens external website) held an inquiry into Australia’s family law system. Its Third Interim Report made 19 child support recommendations (Opens external website) . On …

Departmental and agency appointments

Departmental and agency appointments Why we publish our lists   Senate Order 15 (Opens external website) requires all Australian Government departments and agencies to table a list of appointments and vacancies related to:   statutory authorities    executive agencies    advisory boards    government business …

COVID-19 support

COVID-19 support Support on Disability Gateway   You can visit Disability Gateway (Opens external website)  for:   information and referrals regarding COVID-19   assistance to book a vaccine appointment   help for families, carers and support workers.   The Disability Gateway is free, private and fact-checked.   If …

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline About the hotline   The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is a free, independent and confidential service. You can call the hotline to report abuse and neglect of people with disability in Commonwealth, State and Territory funded disability services.   Anyone …

Fraud and corruption

Fraud and corruption Our definition of fraud  Our department defines fraud as: Dishonestly obtaining (including attempting to obtain) a gain or benefit, or causing a loss or risk of loss, by deception or other means. A benefit is not restricted to a financial or material benefit, and may be tangible or intangible, …

Intercountry adoption support

Intercountry adoption support Intercountry Adoption Australia Intercountry Adoption Australia provides information and referrals for Australian intercountry adoption. More information (Opens external website) Visit Intercountry Adoption Australia website.  Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service The …

Intercountry adoption authorities

Intercountry adoption authorities Central adoption authorities Central authorities ensure Australia meets its commitment to the Hague Convention (Opens external website) . They also provide support and advice to community members. Australian Central Authority The Australian Government Department of Social Services is …

Intercountry adoption policies and research

Intercountry adoption policies and research Policy information  Intercountry adoption policies aim to guide prospective parents through the adoption process. They also support organisations at different stages of the intercountry adoption process.  Expatriate adoption Ethiopia post-adoption guidelines   Protocol for …

Expatriate adoption

Expatriate adoption About expatriate adoption  An expatriate adoption is when an Australian citizen or permanent resident living overseas for 12 months or more, adopts a child through an agency or government authority in the child’s home country.  Australian adoption authorities are not responsible for expatriate …