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4 June 2024 meeting of the National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee
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 – Release of draft Request for Tender
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 …
4 July 2023 meeting of the Blueprint Expert Reference Group - communique
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 …
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, …
Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare – Infographic
Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare – Infographic As at 30 June 2015, the future lifetime cost of welfare payments for all Australians is 4.8 trillion dollars. This 4.8 trillion dollars is made up of: Age Pension = 2. As at 30 June 2015, the future lifetime cost of welfare payments for all Australians …
National Rental Affordability Scheme glossary of terms
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 …
Changes to income management legislation
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 …
Social and Community Participation (SCP) 2023-24 grant round
Social and Community Participation (SCP) 2023-24 grant round On date 3 May 2024, the Australian Government announced the outcome of the SCP 2023-24 grant opportunity. In this round, the Government invested $49.9 million in grants to 60 organisations across Australia to support people with disability, their families …
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 …
Part C: Youth in Communities
Part C: Youth in Communities Youth in Communities funding is provided directly to individual services to deliver early intervention, prevention and diversionary initiatives in the Northern Territory for young Indigenous people who are at risk of: substance misuse, suicide or intention Youth in Communities funding is …