About the Department
On Monday, 30 March 2020, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting of relevant Ministers with responsibility for the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) in their state or territory.
Continue reading
The department is supporting individuals and families affected by COVID-19 through a range of measures.
Continue reading
On 20 June 2017 the House of Representatives agreed to a Senate resolution that a joint select committee on oversight of the implementation of redress related recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse be established following the tabling of the final report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission).
Continue reading
The Australian Government is extending funding agreements ceasing 30 June 2020 for a further 12 months to 30 June 2021 for families and children services across Australia.
Continue reading
The Australian Government is planning to improve and simplify the way that employment income is reported and assessed for social security purposes.
Continue reading
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently received reports that members of the public have been contacted via phone and social media, by an individual or individuals offering government grant funding.
Continue reading
The department is supporting individuals and communities affected by the bushfires through a range of programs and services.
Continue reading
On Friday, 29 November 2019, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting of relevant Ministers with responsibility for the National Redress Scheme in their state or territory.
Continue reading
On 28 November 2019, the Australian Government announced that the $60 million Safe Places Emergency Accommodation capital grant round is open.
Continue reading
Here is some exciting news that can help you play a role in ensuring our children get a happy and healthy start to life.
Continue reading