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Gambling reforms Need help with gambling? Call the National Gambling Helpline on  1800 858 858  for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or  visit Gambling Help Online (Opens external website) .  The National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering The Australian …

Budget 2020-21: Improving payments that support young people and families The Australian Government is investing $139.2 million to improve social security payments that will support vulnerable Australians through the pandemic and beyond. What was announced in the 2020-21 Budget? The Australian Government will put in …

In the Best Interests of Children - Reforming the Child Support Scheme Summary Report Summary Report and Recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support … Summary Report and Recommendations of the Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support … In the Best Interests of Children - Reforming the Child Support …

… and tackling disadvantage. National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee Supports the development, finalisation and implementation stages of the … Advisory Committee Gives advice to government on the suitability of supports for funding under the NDIS. Partnership Priorities Committee Steers …

National Child Protection Week 2022 National Child Protection Week (Opens external website) (NCPW) is an annual initiative based on the principle that ‘protecting children is everyone’s business’. It aims to raise awareness about the complexity of child abuse and neglect. It also aims to empower the community to work …

National Coordination Group Purpose The National Coordination Group (NCG) was established on 11 April 2020. It provides advice to the Minister for Social Services on Emergency Relief, Food Relief and Financial Counselling funding in response to cost of living pressures and natural disasters. Local Government Area …

Budget 2020-21: Supporting social and community services sector workers The Government is providing $132.6 million from 2020-21 to support social services impacted by the cessation of the Social and Community Services Special Account. What was announced in the Budget 2020-21? The Government will provide ongoing …

… Australians, including self-funded retirees. The Pension Loans Scheme supports financial independence and quality of life by enabling older … for the scheme to meet the needs of today’s retirees as one of the supports for senior Australians, alongside the Age Pension and … Australians, including self-funded retirees. The Pension Loans Scheme supports financial independence and quality of life by enabling older …

Reconnect for parents and carers How Reconnect can help Community based Reconnect services help over 7,000 young people each year. They aim to improve relationships with family, help young people stay in school or work, and encourage connection in the local community. Reconnect recognises that problems faced by young …

… to service providers who are funded to deliver disability services and supports through existing and new programs funded by the Department of Social … but are not limited to: disability employment services disability carer supports counselling services advocacy services. To find out if the Code … and decision-making respects your privacy provides services and supports in a safe and capable manner, with care and skill acts with …