DSS Scam Alert
The Department of Social Services recently received reports that members of the public have been contacted via email by an individual or individuals claiming there is a “secure message” from DSS.
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Disability Reform Minister’s Meeting on 17 June 2022
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met in Melbourne on 17 June 2022.
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On the Record - Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The article, Administrative Appeals Tribunal demoted barrister for making decisions against the government, written by Mr Eric Tlozek and first published on the ABC News website on Sunday
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First of its kind disability confidence training
New training package to increase the capability of professionals to work with people with disability.
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COVID-19 support for people with disability
COVID-19 support is available for people with disability.
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Connecting people with disability to potential employers
On 21 March 2022, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston, officially launched the RecruitAble pilot at Coles Head Office in Melbourne.
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Budget 2022-23
Budget 2022-23 includes a number of measures to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
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Paid Income Model consultation now open
Consultation is now open about experiences under the Paid Income Model compared to the Earned Income Model
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A Life Changing Life campaign: How it’s going
A Life Changing Life is back on air nationally across television, online and social channels, streaming platforms and radio. This time, out of home advertising will also feature in communities.
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Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Friday 10 December, 2021, 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 for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) in their state or territory.
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