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The DSS website is a finalist!

The Department of Social Services website is a finalist in the 2025 Australian Access Awards.
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It’s National Child Protection Week

National Child Protection Week 2025 will focus on what we can do to prevent child abuse.
Women's Health Week. Australian Government. Department of Social Services.

Women’s Health Week 2025

We can’t separate women’s safety from women’s health.
Scam Alert: No interest loans scheme (NILS)

Scam alert – No Interest Loans Scheme

Stay alert for fake social media pages posing as loan providers.
international youth day

Today is International Youth Day

This International Youth Day we take a look at the importance of talking about consent with our young people.
New national commissioner for First Nations children and young people

New National Commissioner for First Nations children and young people

Sue-Anne Hunter, the new commissioner, will work with First Nations peoples to make sure children and young people are protected.

Have your say on being a parent in Australia

Australia’s first national parenting survey is now open and you’re invited to share what parenting looks and feels like for you in 2025.

Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity – grants outcome announced

Over 300 grant recipients will receive funding to ensure vulnerable individuals and families can access critical financial wellbeing services.

Update to Secretary’s public statement on income apportionment

Regarding activities relating to debts potentially affected by income apportionment.
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Australians with disability at the United Nations

COSP18 is one of the most important meetings of people with disability in the world

Scam alert – fake Department of Health and Human Services

Don’t respond to messages or calls about grant funding you didn’t apply for.

Scam alert – Community Grants Hub

Be wary of emails pretending to be the Community Grants Hub.

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