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National Autism Strategy Oversight Council

National Autism Strategy Oversight Council Purpose and role The Oversight Council guided the development of the National Autism Strategy. The roles and responsibilities of the Oversight Council members have now concluded. The Oversight Council oversaw the co-design work of 4 working groups to develop and implement the …

ABSTUDY Safe Travel Plans

… must have a Safe Travel Plan in place if they are:  under 18 years of age (including students who are independent for ABSTUDY purposes)  a primary … Plan is mandatory for primary and secondary students under 18 years of age if Services Australia pre-books their travel. This includes students who … must have a Safe Travel Plan in place if they are:  under 18 years of age (including students who are independent for ABSTUDY purposes)  a primary …

Community Services Advisory Group

Community Services Advisory Group Purpose and role The Community Services Advisory Group (CSAG) was established in July 2015 as the key community sector stakeholder engagement group for the Department of Social Services. It harnesses the expertise of the community sector to provide feedback, insights and …

Budget 2020-21: Improving programs that support older Australians

… social and economic isolation of older Australians and $9.6 million in the Pension Loans Scheme, while improving the in-community experience for an … social and economic isolation of older Australians and $9.6 million in the Pension Loans Scheme, while improving the in-community experience for an …

Care Sector Demand Map is now available

Care Sector Demand Map is now available The new Care Sector Demand Map (Opens external website) is now available. The map helps providers understand the supply and demand for NDIS and aged care services. The new map replaces the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Demand Map. It includes aged care data …

Responses to government inquiries

… - Inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension Australian Government response to the Community Affairs References … in institutional and residential settings, including the gender and age related dimensions, and the particular situation of Aboriginal and Torres …

Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

… The children participate in the study when they reach an appropriate age.  Table: LSAC sample size and response rates This table shows for each … The children participate in the study when they reach an appropriate age.  Table: LSAC sample size and response rates This table shows for each …

Budget 2024–25

Budget 2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25 - Social Services Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2024–25 - Social Services Minister’s media releases Relieving cost of living pressures for pensioners and income support recipients (Opens …

Deputy Secretary, Families and Communities

Deputy Secretary, Families and Communities Letitia Hope Deputy Secretary, Families and Communities   Department of Social Services   Letitia Hope is the Deputy Secretary at the Department of Social Services. Letitia leads the Families and Communities Stream. She is a proud Bundjalung (Northern Rivers NSW), Torres …

Strong and Resilient Communities Activity

Strong and Resilient Communities Activity About the activity The Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity provides grant funding to organisations for one-off, time limited projects. These are community-driven and designed to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people participate socially and economically. SARC …