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Scams misusing Department of Social Services branding and programs

Each year between April and July we receive increased reporting about fraudulent emails and social media posts offering payments administered by us.
Isabel Menssink speaking at the opening of Dingley Farm.

New urban farming project to increase food access

More people to gain access to nutritious, low-cost food thanks to staff and volunteers.
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Launch of the National Child and Family Investment Strategy

The National Child and Family Investment Strategy shows how all governments will prioritise funding to child and family services.
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Subscribe now to our new fortnightly newsletter, Community Sector News.
Our way stronger together. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Peak

New peak body for First Nations communities

The Australian Government is supporting organisations working to end family, domestic and sexual violence.
2027 Graduate Development Program – applications open

2027 Graduate Development Program – applications open!

If you’re finishing university and thinking about your career options, consider becoming a graduate at DSS. Applications are now open!
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Expressions of interest open for the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Advisory Council

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Advisory Council will advise on the effectiveness of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-…
Our ways strong ways our voices

Launch of First Nations national plan to end family, domestic and sexual violence

Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices aims to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and families live free from violence.…
The Hon Tanya Plibersek is proud to introduce the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026

New Bill to support the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people

The Hon Tanya Plibersek is proud to introduce the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 (the Bill).
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.

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