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Australian Government. Department of Social Services. National Family and Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Workforce Survey. FDV+SV Workforce Survey. Family and Domestic Violence Sexual Violence

Have your say in the National Family and Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Workforce Survey

Take part in the survey between 2 February and 28 February 2026.

Scam alert – GrantConnect and the Community Grants Hub

Be wary of emails pretending to be GrantConnect and the Community Grants Hub.
International Day of People with Disability

Recognising International Day of People with Disability

Promoting community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

A statement from the Secretary: Progression of amendments to correct an anomaly in child support legislation

We are changing child support legislation so the parents who provide the most care for their child get the support they need.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2025

This day marks the start of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2025.
A new approach to programs for families and children

A new approach to programs for families and children

Consultations are now open on proposed reforms to supports and services for families, children and young people.
More people will find meaningful work with Inclusive Employment Australia

More people will find meaningful work with Inclusive Employment Australia

Announcing the new Inclusive Employment Australia program.
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The DSS website is a finalist!

The Department of Social Services website is a finalist in the 2025 Australian Access Awards.
Graphic elements in varying shades of blue, icon of a family and the Department of Social Services logo is displayed. Texts reads ‘Children’s Week 2025’.

Children’s Week 2025

It’s Children’s Week! A week to recognise the importance of safety and wellbeing in a child’s life.
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It’s National Child Protection Week

National Child Protection Week 2025 will focus on what we can do to prevent child abuse.
Women's Health Week. Australian Government. Department of Social Services.

Women’s Health Week 2025

We can’t separate women’s safety from women’s health.
Scam Alert: No interest loans scheme (NILS)

Scam alert – No Interest Loans Scheme

Stay alert for fake social media pages posing as loan providers.

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