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… contributing towards the costs of raising a child. The Government supports families through a range of family benefits, and the child may also … children live with their primary caregiver after separation. This argument supports the principle of ‘clawback’ through the Maintenance Income Test … contributing towards the costs of raising a child. The Government supports families through a range of family benefits, and the child may also …

National Rental Affordability Scheme glossary of terms About the glossary   The terms listed are commonly used in the National Rental Affordability Scheme materials. This guide will help to explain what is meant by each term.    Allocation Means an allotment to an Approved Participant of an entitlement to receive an …

Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released The Outcomes Framework is a key action under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (Opens external website) (the Strategy). The Strategy is a plan to make life better for people with disability. The Outcomes Framework aims to measure, track …

Maximum Rent Determination and Request for Internal Review of a Decision to Reduce the Amount of an Incentive - Schedule Schedule to accompany the Request for Internal Review of a decision to reduce the amount of an incentive and Maximum Rent Determination form. The Maximum Rent Determination and Request for Internal …

4 July 2023 meeting of the Blueprint Expert Reference Group - communique The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) met virtually on Tuesday, 4 July 2023 to continue discussions on the development of an Issues Paper that will form the basis for broader consultation on the development of a Not-for-profit (NFP) Sector …

4 June 2024 meeting of the National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee The National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee met virtually and in-person in Canberra on Ngunnawal/Ngambri country on 4 June 2024. Key items covered in the meeting included: The Committee was invited to discuss, develop, and agree on a vision …

New Specialist Disability Employment Program Request for Tender (RFT): Now Open The Department of Social Services has released the New Specialist Disability Employment Program Request for Tender (RFT) on AusTender. The RFT is available on AusTender (tenders.gov.au) (Opens external website) . The RFT is open from …

New specialist disability employment program – Release of draft Request for Tender The new specialist disability employment program is coming from 1 July 2025. The first step in preparing for the new program is the Exposure Draft of the Request for Tender (RFT), which has now been released for public consultation. The …

Changes to income management legislation Legislation passed to abolish the Cashless Debit Card in September 2022 and all participants moved off the program by 6 March 2023.  The Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Act 2023 (the Act) commenced 4 September 2023. The Act outlines …

Disability parking scheme About the Australian Disability Parking Scheme The Australian Disability Parking Scheme (ADPS) includes an Australian Disability Parking Permit. It is recognised nationally. It also establishes nationally consistent eligibility criteria and national minimum parking concessions. This helps …