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500 Workers Initiative
500 Workers Initiative About the initiative Funding of $169.4 million has been committed over 4 years for community organisations to employ more frontline workers to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV). This includes $4.4 million in departmental funds. All 500 new workers will …
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 …
Departmental gift register
Departmental gift register About the departmental gift register Following advice issued by the Australian Public Service Commission in October 2019, we are required to disclose all gifts or benefits accepted which are valued over AUD100.00 (excluding GST). The principles underpinning the disclosure requirements …
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 …
Outcome of the evaluation of carer support programs
Outcome of the evaluation of carer support programs Find the results of an independent evaluation of 3 of our carer support programs. About the evaluation The impact evaluation found Carer Gateway is a successfully implemented, preventative, cost-beneficial program. We commissioned the Integrated Carer Support …
Safe and Supported: Outcomes Framework
Safe and Supported: Outcomes Framework The Safe and Supported: Outcomes Frameworks list the desired Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031 (Safe and Supported) outcomes. A Theory of Change accompanies the Outcomes Framework. The Safe and Supported: Outcomes Frameworks …
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 …
Home Equity Access Scheme
Home Equity Access Scheme What is the Home Equity Access Scheme The Home Equity Access Scheme lets eligible older Australians access the equity in their home or other Australian real estate through an Australian Government loan. It was previously known as the Pension Loans Scheme. Participation is voluntary. …
Work and study centre locations
Work and study centre locations headspace centre work and study locations There are 50 centres located throughout Australia delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program. Australian Capital Territory Tuggeranong (Opens external website) New South Wales Ashfield (Opens external website) Bankstown …
Gambling research
Gambling research Need help with gambling? Call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online (Opens external website) . Research purpose Research was used to create the National Consumer Protection …