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Promotional banner for Children’s Week 2026. Four children are pictured outdoors. The Department of Social Services logo and the words "Children’s Week 2026" appear on a teal background.

Children’s Week 2026

Supporting the right to language, culture and religion
Preview of the stakeholder kit

16 Days of Activism 2026: resources to help you get involved

Together, we can create change to help end violence against women and children.
Foodlab

Helping social enterprises to grow their impact

The Minister has announced the latest round of SEDI grants for 6 social enterprises to grow their impact, strengthen communities and create opportunities for pe…
Two women sitting outside on a bench, smiling towards the camera.

Safety, hope and new beginnings

Helping women in the Northern Territory move from crisis to confidence.
Minister Plibersek, Member for Canberra, Alicia Payne and three National Memorial Advisory Group members stand together outdoors beside a lake during the National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse sod-turning ceremony. Display boards showing artist impressions of the future memorial are visible on either side of the group. The ceremony site is surrounded by grass and trees, with water and bushland in the background.

Construction begins on the National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Sod-turning on the memorial site in Canberra marks an important milestone in the project.
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How a program for dads is making a difference to child safety

This week is National Child Protection Week.
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Advisory Council

New advisory council for domestic, family and sexual violence

The new council will provide independent advice to government on how to drive down violence and strengthen responses.

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.

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