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Closing the Gap Outcomes and Evidence Fund

Closing the Gap Outcomes and Evidence Fund About the fund   The Closing the Gap Outcomes and Evidence Fund is a program for First Nations people, organisations and communities to co-design, trial and evaluate projects aimed at contributing to:   Target 12 : By 2031, reduce the rate of over-representation of Aboriginal …

Eligibility for Transition to Independent Living Allowance

Eligibility for Transition to Independent Living Allowance Leaving formal care  If you are leaving or have already left formal care you may be eligible to receive the TILA. This payment helps you transition to independent living. You can be moving out to your own place or still living with your care family.  Formal …

Leaving care plans

Leaving care plans About leaving care plans  A leaving care plan is also called a transition from care plan. The young person and their caseworker develop the plan. This is usually when the young person turns 15 years of age. The plan helps them transition from out-of-home care to independence.  Each plan is different …

Using Transition to Independent Living Allowance

Using Transition to Independent Living Allowance About using the allowance  The following information can help you identify which goods and services TILA can be used for and which cannot. The TILA – Guide for Young People provides step by step instructions to help you apply for TILA. You can print out the What can …

Development of Australia’s Disability Strategy

Development of Australia’s Disability Strategy Reviews and inquiries   Several reviews and inquiries looked at the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 (original Strategy) implementation.   Major reviews   Visit the Australian Parliament House website for the Senate Inquiry – Community Affairs References Committee: …

Financial support for young carers

Financial support for young carers About the program The Young Carer Bursary Program assists young carers aged 12-25 years to continue their education. It provides financial assistance to reduce their need to undertake part-time work while studying and managing caring responsibilities. Each bursary is valued at …

What we offer

What we offer Our employment conditions Where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contribution valued. We are committed to helping staff maintain a healthy work-life balance. We offer a range of flexible and family-friendly working arrangements. We also offer a suite of attractive employment …

Applying to work with us

Applying to work with us Before you apply   You must be an Australian citizen to apply for a role in our department.    We conduct eligibility and suitability checks as part of our recruitment process. Learn more about our employment checks .    We use an online recruitment system. You can only apply online for …

Privacy information for TILA

Privacy information for TILA About privacy  The Department of Social Services (DSS) is bound by the Privacy Act (1988) in relation to the collection and management of personal information. You can find more information about DSS’s privacy obligations and how it handles personal information by reading our Privacy …

Carer Adjustment Payment claims

Carer Adjustment Payment claims About the Carer Adjustment Payment The Carer Adjustment Payment is a one-off ex-gratia payment providing financial assistance of up to $10,000 to families in exceptional circumstances where a child aged under seven years is diagnosed with a severe disability or severe medical condition …