A new national campaign, A Life Changing Life, encourages Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job to consider care and support work.
Continue reading A Life Changing Life in the care and support sector
The 2021-22 Budget was released on 11 May 2021.
Continue reading Budget 2021-22
From 1 April 2021, a series of permanent changes has ensured job seekers have the best opportunity to secure employment.
Continue reading Enhanced social security safety net; JobSeeker Payment and other working payments
Commonwealth, state and territory disability ministers came together to discuss disability reform at the Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting on 15 October.
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has changed the lives of more than 472,000 Australians for the better.
Continue reading Public consultation open on new NDIS legislation
The Department has received reports that members of the public have received emails claiming to be from the ‘Department of Social Services’. These claims are false and these individuals do not represent the department or the Commonwealth. We are currently investigating the matter.
Continue reading Possible Scam Alert
Search the DSS Grants Service Directory
DSS grants are now advertised on the Community Grants Hub website.
