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A new approach to programs for families and children
Consultations are now open on proposed reforms to supports and services for families, children and young people.
The DSS website is a finalist!
The Department of Social Services website is a finalist in the 2025 Australian Access Awards.
Children’s Week 2025
It’s Children’s Week! A week to recognise the importance of safety and wellbeing in a child’s life.
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 2025
We can’t separate women’s safety from women’s health.
Scam alert – No Interest Loans Scheme
Stay alert for fake social media pages posing as loan providers.
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
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.
Australians with disability at the United Nations
COSP18 is one of the most important meetings of people with disability in the world
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