Income support payments
Learn more about the range of income support payments, benefits and concessions available to support Australians during various life stages.
Grants
DSS offers a range of grant programs to assist with improving the well-being of individuals and families in Australian communities.

Department news

Australian Government National Carer Strategy 2024-2034

Release of the National Carer Strategy

A framework to support carers now and into the future.

Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique

On Wednesday 4 December 2024 the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, chaired a meeting of the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board
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Have your say on the registration of self-directed NDIS participants

Consultation is open on how NDIS participants who self-direct their supports can be registered.
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