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Public statement on income apportionment following High Court decision

Regarding activities relating to debts potentially affected by income apportionment.
$1000 grant to host an event and support people with tech. Get Online Week. A campaign by Good Things. 19-25 October 2026.

Funding applications open to support community-led digital skills events

Applications are open for community organisations to receive $1,000 grants to run free digital skills events during Get Online Week in October.

Supporting Community Change resources

Want to learn more about community-led change? New resources are now available
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National Volunteer Week 2026

Recognising this year’s theme: ‘Your Year to Volunteer’
Photo of a happy child with butterfly face paint. Text reads 11-17 May 2026, Get involved: nationalfamiliesweek.org.au

National Families Week 2026

Recognising this year’s theme: Every Family, Everywhere

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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Coming soon: electronic newsletter for community sector

Subscribe now to our newsletter, Community Sector News.
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Advice for DSS-funded service providers experiencing fuel supply disruptions

If we fund your services and fuel supply is an issue, talk to your Funding Arrangement Manager.
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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