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Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.

Last updated: 19 November 2020 - 9:26am

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8 February 2023 News Your feedback matters – Help inform the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round image

Your feedback matters – Help inform the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round

Our online consultation is now open at engage.dss.gov.au
Continue reading Your feedback matters – Help inform the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round

13 January 2023 News Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan to End Violence against Women and Children image

Help inform Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan to End Violence against Women and Children

Our online consultation is now open at engage.dss.gov.au – have your say
Continue reading Help inform Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan to End Violence against Women and Children

6 February 2023 News NDIS

Our commitment to improving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Find out more about our commitment.
Continue reading Our commitment to improving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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