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National Redress Scheme now open
The National Redress Scheme is providing support to those who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
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Volunteer Grants 2018 round now open!
Community organisations can now apply for a share of $20 million to support the work of their volunteers.
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Australian Government Response to the Royal Commission
On 13 June 2018, the Australian Government released its response to the Royal Commission, including the establishment of the National Office for Child Safety within the Department of Social Services.
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Budget 2018
The 2018-19 Budget was released on 8 May 2018, to find out more visit our dedicated Budget webpage. You’ll find a media release, fact sheets and the Portfolio Budget Statement.
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Latest News
Announcement of Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the Government's decision to ask the Governor General to establish a Royal Commission into the aged care sector, including young Australians with disabilities living in residential aged care settings.
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Building Employer Demand Research Report
The Department of Social Services engaged Kantar Public to conduct primary research in order to provide a robust understanding of the business characteristics, attitudes and perceived barriers employers face in employing people with disability.
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AccessAbility Day
AccessAbility Day - connecting employers and people with disability to explore new possibilities in the workplace.
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Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration Inquiry into Migrant Settlement Outcomes: No one teaches you to become an Australian
The Australian Government is pleased to respond to the recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration as set out in No one teaches you to become an Australian: Report of the inquiry into migrant settlement outcomes (the Inquiry).
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Taxable Payment Annual Reporting - Information for Vendors
In August 2018, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will report details of certain payments to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
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