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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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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Applications for the 2021 ABC’s Trailblazers program now open
Applications are now open for the ABC’s Trailblazers program in 2021, which showcases the stories of regional Australia’s brightest new leaders.
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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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Applications for the 2021 Graduate Development Program are now open
Applications are now open for the Department of Social Services 2021 Graduate Development Program.
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