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Paid parental leave The scheme The Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced on 1 January 2011. The scheme provides Parental Leave Pay at a rate based on the national minimum wage to support eligible working parents to take time off work to care for their child after a birth or adoption. More information Find out …

Early Years Strategy About the Early Years Strategy  The early years are important for a child’s development and success over their lifetime. The 10-year Early Years Strategy 2024-2034 outlines how the Australian Government will help children aged 0-5 and their families to learn, grow and thrive. Early Years Strategy …

Charities and not-for-profit support About charities and not-for-profits in Australia Australia's not-for-profit (NFP) sector is at the core of our civil society. More than 300,000 NFP organisations positively impact Australian life. The 2024 data suggests we have more than 60,000 registered charities. This equates to …

Ability Apprenticeships Program The Ability Apprenticeship Program Applications are now open Applications for the 2025 Ability Apprenticeship Program are now open. Apply online (Opens in a new tab/window) . Do you want to start a rewarding career in the Australian Public Service where your efforts make a difference …

Support for students and apprentices Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices Youth Allowance (student) is a means tested payment for full-time students and Australian apprentices aged 16-24 years.  Visit the Services Australia website for more information about Youth Allowance (Opens in a new …

Responding to the Disability Royal Commission Help and support The impact of the issues explored by the Disability Royal Commission may continue to be felt. If you or someone you know requires support, there are services available. Learn more at help and support for disability . About the Disability Royal Commission …

Foundational Supports About Foundational Supports Foundational Supports are specific supports that would be outside the NDIS to help people with disability, and their families and carers. Australian and state and territory governments are working together to build a more inclusive Australia for the 5.5 million people …

Disability Support Pension About the Disability Support Pension   The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is designed to support people if they have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric impairment which is expected to persist, in light of available evidence, for at least 2 years, and attracts at least 20 points under …

Australia's Disability Strategy Disability in Australia   One in 5 Australians have a disability. That is one in 5 of the people who share our homes and workplaces, our streets and cities, our lives and hearts. They are our siblings, parents and children, colleagues and co-workers, partners and friends.    Australia’s …

Planning for the future Future care of a person with disability  The future care of a person with disability is an important issue for parents and carers. This can be of greatest concern to parents and carers of people with disability who have high support needs.   It’s important to plan for the future, for when …