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Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16)
Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16) This week, 14 Australians representing the disability community are in New York City with the Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth attending the 16th Session of the United Nations …
Budget 2023-24
Budget 2023-24 The 2023-24 Budget was released on 9 May 2023. It included a range of budget measures for the ongoing social and service supports for Australians. More information Visit the Australian Government budget website (Opens in a new tab/window) for information about the 2023–24 May Budget. Visit our Budget …
Helping young carers reach their education goals
Helping young carers reach their education goals A funding increase of almost $10 million (Opens in a new tab/window) by the Australian Government will allow Carers Australia to increase the number and value of bursaries awarded through the Young Carer Bursary Program. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young …
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 21 April 2023
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 21 April 2023 Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 21 April 2023 in Brisbane with the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP attending online. Guests at the meeting included: Co-Chairs of the NDIS Review Panel, Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM and Professor Bruce Bonyhady …
Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023
Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023 Youth Homelessness Matters Day highlights the resilience of young people affected by homelessness. Over 28,000 young Australians aged 12 to 24 years were estimated to be homeless on Census night 2021*. Young people are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of …
10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013
10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013 Tuesday 21 March marked the 10th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. The National Apology acknowledged the lifelong pain and suffering associated with forced adoption practices and committed to supporting all those …
Start your graduate career with DSS
Start your graduate career with DSS Do you know someone considering their career options? Are they curious, inquisitive and have a passion for learning? Do they want to make a difference and contribute to improving the wellbeing of Australians? Applications for the 2024 Graduate Development Program are now open . …
Recognising International Women’s Day 2023
Recognising International Women’s Day 2023 Collectively we can all forge positive change and end gender-based violence. International Women’s Day is an annual celebration on 8 March to commemorate the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of women. This international campaign is a focal point in bringing …
Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released
Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released The Outcomes Framework is a key action under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (Opens in a new tab/window) (the Strategy). The Strategy is a plan to make life better for people with disability. The Outcomes Framework aims to measure, …
Helping carers reach their work goals
Helping carers reach their work goals Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth announced an extra $2.55 million in funding to extend the Your Caring Way pilot program. The program extension means carers can continue accessing training, education and coaching to help reach their career goals. The responsibility of …