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10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013
10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013 Tuesday 21 March marked the 10th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. The National Apology acknowledged the lifelong pain and suffering associated with forced adoption practices and committed to supporting all those …
Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023
Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023 Youth Homelessness Matters Day highlights the resilience of young people affected by homelessness. Over 28,000 young Australians aged 12 to 24 years were estimated to be homeless on Census night 2021*. Young people are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of …
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 21 April 2023
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 21 April 2023 Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 21 April 2023 in Brisbane with the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP attending online. Guests at the meeting included: Co-Chairs of the NDIS Review Panel, Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM and Professor Bruce Bonyhady …
Helping young carers reach their education goals
Helping young carers reach their education goals A funding increase of almost $10 million (Opens external website) by the Australian Government will allow Carers Australia to increase the number and value of bursaries awarded through the Young Carer Bursary Program. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young …
Budget 2023-24
Budget 2023-24 The 2023-24 Budget was released on 9 May 2023. It included a range of budget measures for the ongoing social and service supports for Australians. More information Visit the Australian Government budget website (Opens external website) for information about the 2023–24 May Budget. Visit our Budget page …
Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16)
Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16) This week, 14 Australians representing the disability community are in New York City with the Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth attending the 16th Session of the United Nations …
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 23 June 2023
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 23 June 2023 Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 23 June 2023 in Canberra. Guests included Co-Chairs of the NDIS Review Panel, Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM and Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, Ms Tracy …
Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme
Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme Due to media reporting on parts of the Secretary's email to staff today, regarding the Robodebt Royal Commission's report, the full text is below. Hello everyone, Today, the Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme …
Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters
Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters If you have experienced or witnessed a person with disability being hurt, treated badly or neglected, you can report it to the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the Hotline). The Hotline is free, independent and confidential and …
Complaints service available to people with disability
Complaints service available to people with disability If you have a problem with your Disability Employment Services provider, Australian Disability Enterprise or Advocacy Service, you can contact the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS) to make a complaint. The CRRS is free, independent and impartial …