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NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Applications open
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Applications open Applications are now open to be part of the new NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC was a recommendation of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS Review). The EAC will give independent expert advice to the Australian …
Foundational Supports consultations close 5 December
Foundational Supports consultations close 5 December This phase of consultations on Foundational Supports are closing soon. Foundational Supports will provide additional supports for people with disability, and their families, kin and carers. These supports will be additional to mainstream services and the National …
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024 Monday 25 November marks the start of the United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Everyone deserves to be safe and be respected. This is not the case for many women in Australia, 1 in 3 of whom have experienced gender-based violence. The …
Families and Children Activity programs consultation
Families and Children Activity programs consultation The Department of Social Services conducted a review of 3 children, youth and parenting programs delivered under the Families and Children (FaC) Activity to determine their effectiveness. Consultation on our findings is now open and we are seeking your feedback. To …
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 1 November 2024
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 1 November 2024 The Disability Reform Ministerial Council (DRMC) met on 1 November at Festival Tower in Adelaide. Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers were in attendance. Disability Ministers discussed a range of disability reform issues, including NDIS …
Public statement regarding income apportionment
Public statement regarding income apportionment A recent decision (Opens in a new tab/window) by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal regarding income apportionment ( Secretary, Department of Social Services and FTXB ) has been appealed to the Full Federal Court by the respondent to the Tribunal proceedings. I have …
Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity Grant Opportunities
Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity Grant Opportunities From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government is investing around $150 million each year over 5 years across Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) Activity programs. FWC programs provide free and confidential services to support vulnerable Australians …
It’s Children’s Week 2024
It’s Children’s Week 2024 Children’s Week 2024 commenced on Saturday 19 October. Children’s Week is held annually around the fourth Wednesday in October. The week seeks to bring focus to the rights and achievements of children. Children’s Week recognises that children deserve to enjoy childhood, the week encourages …
Have your say on improving family safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
Have your say on improving family safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children Public consultation is now open to inform the development of the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan (Family Safety Plan). We are working in partnership with the First Nations …
Applications now open for the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
Applications now open for the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Applications are now open for the role of the inaugural National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People. The Australian Government recently announced that an …