Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support
The department is supporting individuals and families affected by COVID-19 through a range of measures.
Continue reading
News
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.
Continue reading
Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
Ministers welcomed the progress made in 2019-20 to finalise redress applications.
Continue reading
Emergency Relief National Coordination Plan
The Government is working closely with the emergency relief and food relief sectors nationally to ensure organisations can continue to operate and deliver this vital support to the community, parti
Continue reading
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
The Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (the Board) has reiterated its position that it is unacceptable for institutions that have the capacity to join the Scheme not to do so.
Continue reading
Applications for the 2021 Graduate Development Program are now open
Applications are now open for the Department of Social Services 2021 Graduate Development Program.
Continue reading
