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Enhanced social security safety net; JobSeeker Payment and other working payments
From 1 April 2021, a series of permanent changes will ensure job seekers have the best opportunity to secure employment (subject to the passage of legislation).
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support
The department is supporting individuals and families affected by COVID-19 through a range of measures.
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Simplified Income Reporting for Income Support Recipients
Please note: the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 commenced on 7 December 2020.
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Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Friday, 27 November 2020, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting of relevant Ministers with responsibility for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) in their state or territory.
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Department of Social Services Annual Report 2019–20
The department’s Annual Report 2019–20 is now available online.
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'Village Hubs National Grants Manager' grant opportunity is now open for applications
The Seniors Connected Program was established to implement the Government's 2019 election policy 'More Support for Older Australians' from 2019-20 to 2023-24.
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