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Sexual consent

Sexual consent If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). Sexual violence and sexual consent can be hard to discuss and reading this page may cause distress. Help is available . Understanding sexual consent  Sexual consent is a free, voluntary and informed agreement between people to …

Help and support for ending violence

Help and support for ending violence Crisis and help lines National 1800RESPECT (Opens external website) – phone 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732 24 hours, 7 days a week   The national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. People experiencing or at risk of experiencing …

Responses to government inquiries

Responses to government inquiries About government inquiries Parliamentary inquiries investigate: policy matters government administration government performance. The committees that run inquiries come from: the Senate the House of Representatives both (called joint committees). When the committee completes its …

National Disability Advocacy Framework

National Disability Advocacy Framework National Disability Advocacy Framework 2023-2025 The National Disability Advocacy Framework 2023-2025 (NDAF) aims to make it easier to access advocacy services for people with disability. It also aims to improve consistency of these services across Australia. It commits …

Towards adulthood

Towards adulthood Transitioning to adulthood  Transitioning to independent living can present some challenges. There are a range of government programs and community organisations that provide support services and useful information to help young people transition to independent living.  Find out more about the …

Housing support

Housing support Need urgent support? If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). Also find useful information, help and support for housing .  About housing support  The Australian Government funds grants and programs to support those in need of affordable housing and homelessness …

Department of Social Services

Department of Social Services Income support payments Learn more about the range of income support payments, benefits and concessions available to support Australians during various life stages. Find payments Grants DSS offers a range of grant programs to assist with improving the well-being of individuals and …

Housing and homelessness strategy

Housing and homelessness strategy Need urgent support? If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 . If you or someone you know needs help or support at any time, contact one of the services listed on our Help and Support page. Addressing housing and homelessness   Housing and homelessness are …

Income support payments

Income support payments About income support payments Income support payments and supplementary payments support people who can't fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and assistance as part of the social security safety net.  The payments listed on this page are provided by the Australian Government …

Strengthening the community sector

Strengthening the community sector About the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework In April 2024, the Australian Government announced the development of the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework. This was part of the election commitment to a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector. The …