Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support
The department is supporting individuals and families affected by COVID-19 through a range of measures.
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News
Department of Social Services Annual Report 2019–20
The department’s Annual Report 2019–20 is now available online.
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'Village Hubs National Grants Manager' grant opportunity is now open for applications
The Seniors Connected Program was established to implement the Government's 2019 election policy 'More Support for Older Australians' from 2019-20 to 2023-24.
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Budget 2020-21
The 2020-21 Budget was released on 6 October 2020. To find out more visit our dedicated Budget page. You will find media releases, fact sheets and the Portfolio Budget Statements.
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Outcome of Individual Capacity Building 2020-21 grant round
The Government is investing $64.9 million in grants to 138 organisations to build the capacity of Australians with disability to participate in and contribute to the community as part of the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building program.
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Simplified Income Reporting coming in December 2020
The Australian Government is improving and simplifying the way that employment income is reported and assessed for social security purposes.
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