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Stronger Places, Stronger People
Stronger Places, Stronger People The challenge There is significant government and philanthropic investment in a number of communities experiencing disadvantage across Australia, yet positive changes have often been limited. Recent events, including widespread drought, bushfires and the global coronavirus pandemic, …
Have your say on the next steps for supported employment
Have your say on the next steps for supported employment The Australian Government is seeking views on the way forward for supported employment for people with disability with high support needs. We want people with disability and the Australian community to share their views on: how to make workplaces more inclusive …
Financial counselling
Financial counselling Financial counselling services You can get counselling with community and local organisations to help you: with your financial problems manage your debt make informed choices about your money in the future. These services are voluntary, free and confidential. You can access them: …
1800RESPECT is increasing its options for victim-survivors seeking support
1800RESPECT is increasing its options for victim-survivors seeking support Australia’s national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service, 1800RESPECT, has introduced an on-demand video call service. The video call channel will initially operate from 9am to 5pm, Monday to …
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 …
Notice about Inclusive Employment Australia and National Panel of Assessors Programs
… focussed employment services increase flexibility and tailoring of supports broaden eligibility to include more jobseekers have a strong focus … focussed employment services increase flexibility and tailoring of supports broaden eligibility to include more jobseekers have a strong focus …
Social impact investing
Social impact investing How it works Social impact investing (SII) brings governments, service providers, investors, and communities together to address social policy issues. Since 2017-18, $52.7 million has been committed to grow the SII market in Australia. SII initiatives The following trials inform the …
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 …
Find our Income Support data on the Digital Atlas
Find our Income Support data on the Digital Atlas The Department of Social Services, Geoscience Australia and the Australian Bureau of Statistics are working together to publish our data on the Digital Atlas of Australia (Opens external website) (Digital Atlas). The Digital Atlas is managed by Geoscience Australia. …
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group Purpose and role The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group (Leadership Group) is a group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders who are experts in the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children, families and communities. The …