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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 …
National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse
… The National Centre was launched in October 2021, as a not-for-profit organisation independent of government, a joint initiative of: Blue Knot … The National Centre was launched in October 2021, as a not-for-profit organisation independent of government, a joint initiative of: Blue Knot …
Management and compliance with NRAS
Management and compliance with NRAS Approved participants Approved participants are usually: property developers not-for-profit organisations community housing providers. Approved participants manage multiple properties, which may be located in different locations. NRAS dwellings range from studio apartments to …
Meeting Target 9a to improve housing
Meeting Target 9a to improve housing About Target 9a Under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement), Target 9a aims to increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in appropriately sized (not overcrowded) housing to 88% by 2031. National Agreement on …
Child protection
Child protection If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency . Child protection in Australia Australian children and young people should: grow up safe and supported be free from harm and …
Supporting gender equality
Supporting gender equality Our commitment Our approach to gender equality allows all employees, regardless of gender identity, to receive and enjoy the same: rights opportunities resources. We support the government’s G20 commitment to reduce the gender gap in the workforce by 25% by 2025. The Australian …
National Redress Scheme
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 …
Hear from former graduates
… taking the next step after finishing my studies, but DSS stood out as an organisation that values diversity. Since starting with the department, I … taking the next step after finishing my studies, but DSS stood out as an organisation that values diversity. Since starting with the department, I …
National Panel of Assessors
National Panel of Assessors Notice about DES and NPA Programs Successful Tenderers announced for Inclusive Employment Australia and National Panel of Assessors About the National Panel of Assessors The NPA program is a standing panel of independent assessment service providers who support the needs of people with …
Try, Test and Learn
Try, Test and Learn About the Fund Using insights from the Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare, the $96.1 million Try, Test and Learn Fund trialled new or innovative approaches to assist some of the most vulnerable in society onto a path towards stable, sustainable independence. The fund used the …