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The Parents and Carers Reference Group
The Parents and Carers Reference Group The Australian Government is forming a Parents and Carers Reference Group to help implement the Early Years Strategy. The Reference Group will also help shape the future of policies and services for children (aged 0 to 12) and their families. The Reference Group will consist of …
Our ministers
Our ministers The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP Minister for Social Services Media centre (Opens in a new tab/window) Contact details and biography (Opens in a new tab/window) The Hon Bill Shorten MP Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister for Government Services Media centre (Opens in a new …
JobSeeker, Student Payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance
… which includes:. $4.9 billion to increase the rate of eligible working age and student payments by $40 per fortnight and move single JobSeeker … Parenting Payment (Partnered), Austudy, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension (Youth), and Special Benefit, will increase by $40 per fortnight. … Parenting Payment (Partnered), Austudy, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension (Youth), and Special Benefit, will increase by $40 per fortnight. …
Update on International Social Security Agreements currently under negotiation
Update on International Social Security Agreements currently under negotiation Update on International Social Security Agreements currently under negotiation. We are currently negotiating 3 new social security agreements on behalf of the Australian Government: Bosnia and Herzegovina : the negotiation of a new social …
Budget 2021–22
Budget 2021–22 In response to the Aged Care Royal Commission, the Australian Government will invest $798.3 million to increase support provided for informal and family carers of senior Australians, particularly for those caring for people living with dementia. The Australian Government is committing an additional …
2. The new model of income management
… to help individuals who are vulnerable and/or at risk (e.g. Individuals on Age pension or Disability Support Pension and those subject to financial harassment). It can only be applied …
Executive summary
Executive summary "When it comes to succession planning for our son, the only certainty we have at present is the fact we are going to grow old and in our declining years our son is going to become more and more vulnerable." The Australian Government's Discussion Paper on Succession Planning for Carers and its request …
Social media
… race, gender, marital or domestic status, disability, sexuality or age make defamatory or libellous comments discuss topics irrelevant to the … race, gender, marital or domestic status, disability, sexuality or age make defamatory or libellous comments discuss topics irrelevant to the …
National Disability Insurance Scheme review and reforms
National Disability Insurance Scheme review and reforms About the National Disability Insurance Scheme The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in …
Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2024
Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2024 Youth Homelessness Matters Day is held every year on the third Wednesday of April. This year, it falls on Wednesday 17 April. It highlights the resilience of young people affected by homelessness. Over 38,000 young people aged 15 to 24 years presented alone to a …