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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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Cashless debit card
The rollout of the cashless debit card in the Goldfields region in Western Australia has begun and will continue over the next few months.
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New services for carers announced
On 5 March 2018, Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan announced an additional $85.6 million to fund new supports and services to benefit Australia’s unpaid carers.
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Latest News
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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DES March 2018 star ratings
The Disability Employment Services (DES) Star Ratings system measures the relative success of providers in achieving outcomes for participants taking part in the program.
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Working Together to Care for Kids: A survey of foster and relative/kinship carers
The Commonwealth Department of Social Services commissioned the Australian Institute of Family Studies to conduct a survey of non-parent carers (including foster and relative/kinship carers) of children living in out-of-home care.
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DES 2018 Performance Framework
From 1 July 2018, Disability Employment Services (DES) will continue to be underpinned by a national performance management framework consisting of three key performance indicators: efficiency, effectiveness and quality.
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Possible Scam Alert
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently received reports that members of the Public have been contacted by an individual or individuals identifying themselves as DSS officers.
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