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The Launch of the Early Years Strategy Every child deserves the opportunity for the best start to life, setting a strong foundation to achieve their goals and dreams, no matter where they are born or raised. On 7 May 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and the Minister for Early …

Research on forced adoption Impacts of past adoption practices The Australian Institute of Family Studies conducted research to improve the understanding of the impacts of forced adoption practices. Impact of past adoption practices: Summary of key issues from Australian research 2010 Past adoption experiences: …

Corporate policies Artificial intelligence (AI) transparency statement We follow a whole of Australian Government approach to use AI safely and responsibly while embracing the opportunities AI provides. Read the department's Artificial intelligence (AI) transparency statement . Code of conduct Read more about the code …

… Have your say on draft lists of NDIS supports The Parliament of Australia is considering legislative changes to … policy reforms Consultation on the proposed transitional rule on NDIS supports is now open. … Consultation on the proposed transitional rule on NDIS supports is now open. … The Parliament of Australia is considering …

… outcome areas: social inclusion economic inclusion diagnosis, services and supports health and mental health via the National Roadmap to Improve the … National Autism Strategy will provide a national approach to services and supports for autistic people and their families. … About the National Autism … outcome areas: social inclusion economic inclusion diagnosis, services and supports health and mental health via the National Roadmap to Improve the …

… will give independent expert advice to government on the suitability of supports for funding under the NDIS. The EAC will be set up by July 2025 and … other key agencies. The EAC will evaluate and recommend evidence-based supports for NDIS funding. The EAC will advise Government, informed by … about the benefits, quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of NDIS supports. This advice will improve participant outcomes and experiences and …

Deputy Secretary, Social Security Matt Flavel Deputy Secretary, Social Security   Department of Social Services   Matt Flavel is the Deputy Secretary of the Social Security Stream.   Matt joined the department in January 2020. In his current role, he is responsible for income support policies and programs that support …

Simplified Income Reporting for Income Support Recipients Please note: the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 commenced on 7 December 2020. Income support recipients now report the gross amount paid to them during their reporting period, instead …

Volunteer Grants About Volunteer Grants Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 is available through annual grant rounds to help eligible not-for-profit organisations support and increase participation in volunteering.  Funding can be used to:   purchase communication and insurance items and/or services for all …

… The report covers more than just child protection. It also considers other supports, based on the priorities of First Nations communities. Centre for … The report covers more than just child protection. It also considers other supports, based on the priorities of First Nations communities. … More …