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Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique

On Tuesday 28 July 2026, Ministers or their representatives (together constituting the Board) responsible for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Chil…
Kylea Tink Foodbank Australia CEO

Foodbank Australia hits major milestone through power of partnership

Working together to deliver life-changing support to Australians.
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Have your say on the National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme is undergoing an independent review and you are invited to share your views.

Public statement on income apportionment following High Court decision

Regarding activities relating to debts potentially affected by income apportionment.
$1000 grant to host an event and support people with tech. Get Online Week. A campaign by Good Things. 19-25 October 2026.

Funding applications open to support community-led digital skills events

Applications are open for community organisations to receive $1,000 grants to run free digital skills events during Get Online Week in October.

Supporting Community Change resources

Want to learn more about community-led change? New resources are now available
A cream coloured background, with wavy pink, blue, purple and white lines across it. Text reads ‘National Volunteer Week 19-24 May 2026. Your year to volunteer’.

National Volunteer Week 2026

Recognising this year’s theme: ‘Your Year to Volunteer’
Photo of a happy child with butterfly face paint. Text reads 11-17 May 2026, Get involved: nationalfamiliesweek.org.au

National Families Week 2026

Recognising this year’s theme: Every Family, Everywhere

Scams misusing Department of Social Services branding and programs

Each year between April and July we receive increased reporting about fraudulent emails and social media posts offering payments administered by us.
Isabel Menssink speaking at the opening of Dingley Farm.

New urban farming project to increase food access

More people to gain access to nutritious, low-cost food thanks to staff and volunteers.
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Launch of the National Child and Family Investment Strategy

The National Child and Family Investment Strategy shows how all governments will prioritise funding to child and family services.
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Advice for DSS-funded service providers experiencing fuel supply disruptions

If we fund your services and fuel supply is an issue, talk to your Funding Arrangement Manager.

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