About the Department
We aspire to be Australia’s pre-eminent social policy agency. Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.
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About the Department Features
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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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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Try, Test and Learn Fund – Tranche two now open!
Find out how you can submit a proposal for the second tranche of the Try, Test and Learn Fund.
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About the Department 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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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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NSW and VIC governments agree to join Redress Scheme
The state governments of New South Wales and Victoria have agreed to join the Redress Scheme. They are the first state governments to sign up.
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New panel of providers for the Disability Employment Services will bring improvements for all
A new Disability Employment Services (DES) Provider panel is being established, through a grant application process, to bring improvements to the DES program.
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DES Star Ratings are now available
The Disability Employment Services Star Ratings system measures the relative success of providers in achieving outcomes for participants taking part in the program.
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