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… their roles, the impacts of supporting others and availability of carer supports and services. The Strategy highlights priority outcome areas where … supporting carers to self-identify early improved access for carers to supports, services and programs ensuring carers have access to supports that safeguard their psychological, physical and social wellbeing.  …

Gambling Need help with gambling? Call the National Gambling Helpline on  1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or  visit Gambling Help Online (Opens external website) . Impacts of gambling The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states Australians lose …

National Redress Scheme Warning Warning: this page contains information about child sexual abuse that can be a difficult issue to hear, read or think about. If you experience symptoms of emotional distress or are supporting someone who is, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 224 636 . Royal …

Preventing youth homelessness About the program  Reconnect is an early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Reconnect is also available for the families of those young people. Youth who are new to Australia can access the program up …

Create Foundation - What's the Answer? (2010) This report presents the solutions suggested by young people with a care experience who were consulted on the topic of improving the transition process from out-of-home care to independence to achieve better outcomes for those involved. Aim of publication This report …

National Autism Strategy The 2022-23 October Budget announced the Better Support for People with Disability measure. This measure included $5.3 million to support development of a National Autism Strategy. The National Autism Strategy measure included: $1 million to develop the National Autism Strategy $2 million to …

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 …

… website) looked at how to make sure the NDIS and the broader disability supports around it, work well for the people with disability who depend on …   We asked for your feedback on what goods and services should be NDIS supports.   Visit DSS Engage (Opens external website) to learn more about the … Review) looked at how to make sure the NDIS and the broader disability supports around it, work well for the people with disability who depend on …

… Have your say about the NDIS Supports rules The Australian Government is working with states and … community on these new rules. Our first consultation is about NDIS Supports. We are asking for feedback about how the transitional NDIS Supports rules are working. Your feedback will help make decisions about …

Paid parental leave The scheme The Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced on 1 January 2011. The scheme provides Parental Leave Pay at a rate based on the national minimum wage to support eligible working parents to take time off work to care for their child after a birth or adoption. More information Find out …