About the Department
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
National Plan to guide us toward a violence-free future.
Continue reading One year anniversary of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032
The Scheme allows eligible older Australians to access the equity in their home or other Australian real estate through an Australian Government loan.
Continue reading The Home Equity Access Scheme for older Australians
Join us for our final public webinar to help inform the development of the National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Continue reading Have your say on the impacts of housing stress and homelessness in Australia
Grants to improve access to safe emergency accommodation for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.
Continue reading Grant opportunity - Safe Places Inclusion Round
The stronger, more diverse and independent community sector issues paper is now available on the DSS Engage website for feedback.
Continue reading Have your say on ways to help strengthen the community sector