Communities and Vulnerable People
The Department of Social Services helps support communities through a number of programs and services. Further support is provided through grants and funding for organisations providing services for communities.
More information is available under publications and articles and related agencies and sites.
DSS also helps to support Australians' mental health.
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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
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