About the Department
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
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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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'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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Budget 2020-21
The 2020-21 Budget was released on 6 October 2020. To find out more visit our dedicated Budget page. You will find media releases, fact sheets and the Portfolio Budget Statements.
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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.
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Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
Ministers welcomed the progress made in 2019-20 to finalise redress applications.
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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.
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