About the Department
On 2 December 2022, the Australian Government tabled its response to a report by the Senate Select Committee on Autism on the services, support and life outcomes for autistic people.
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Public release of our results
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The Australian Government is seeking your views to replace the Disability Services Act 1986.
Continue reading Have your say on Australia’s new Disability Services Act
Commonwealth, state and territory governments are working together with the disability community to create a National Disability Data Asset (NDDA).
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The 2022-23 October Budget announced the Better Support for People with Disability measure.
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The 2022-23 October Budget was released on 25 October 2022.
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The Department of Social Services Annual Report 2021-22 was tabled on 28 October 2022.
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The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 – ending gender-based violence in one generation.
Continue reading The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 is now available
On 13 October 2022, the Government tabled its responses to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into Centrelink’s Compliance Program Fifth Interim Report and Final Report, Accou
Continue reading Australian Government responses to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into Centrelink’s Compliance Program Fifth Interim Report and Final Report, Accountability and justice: Why we need a Royal Commission into Robodebt.
Anyone can be a carer. The 30th annual National Carers Week is your chance to show appreciation to carers.
Continue reading Millions of Reasons to Care: National Carers Week 2022