About the Department
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
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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
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Monday 10 December 2018, the Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher hosted the first Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting since the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) commenced.
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Announcement: for Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme Legal Advisors and Financial Counsellors. Changes to the BSWAT Provider Portal.
The BSWAT Provider Portal is changing to read only on 16 December 2018. This will affect how you submit any remaining claims for payment for services provided under the BSWAT Payment Scheme (financial counselling or legal advice).
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Announcement of Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the Government's decision to ask the Governor General to establish a Royal Commission into the aged care sector, including young Australians with disabilities living in residential aged care settings.
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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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