About the Department
The Australian Government has released the final report of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Continue reading Release of the final report of the Independent Review into the NDIS
The Government has established the Disability Royal Commission Tasforce to coordinate its response to the final report and recommendations.
Continue reading Disability Royal Commission Taskforce
Whether you’re an employer or a DES provider, learn about JobAccess and making reasonable adjustments for employees.
Continue reading JobAccess webinars on Wednesday 6 December
The Review of Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) programs – Consultation Paper is now available on the
Continue reading Have your say on the future of FWC Activity programs
Applications are now open for the Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants Administrator.
Continue reading Apply to be the Grants Administrator of SEDI
We want to hear from people with disability and the disability community about what a new Disability Employment Centre of Excellence should look like.
Continue reading Have your say on the Disability Employment Centre of Excellence
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 3 November 2023 in Melbourne.
Continue reading Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting on 3 November 2023
The NFP Sector Development Blueprint issues paper is now available for feedback.
Continue reading Help shape the future of the Not-for-Profit sector
The department’s 2022–23 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament, and is now available to view.
Continue reading Department of Social Services 2022-23 Annual Report
New guidelines are now available to help governments and organisations effectively engage with people with disability.
Continue reading Good Practice Guidelines for Engaging with People with Disability