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Public statement regarding income apportionment A  recent decision (Opens external website)  by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal regarding income apportionment ( Secretary, Department of Social Services and FTXB ) has been appealed to the Full Federal Court by the respondent to the Tribunal proceedings. I have …

… advice and raise concerns or make complaints in relation to their supports. Specialist disability employment program The Government has … employment program will focus on quality services and delivering better supports to people with disability. The new program will include an intensive … employment program will benefit employers with access to improved supports to hire people with disability and support them in the workplace. …

… and plan and more is needed (16). One size does not fit all and different supports and accommodation are needed by individuals (13). There are no … that is needed, but planning by governments to ensure that essential supports are available when needed." "It needs to be someone with whom you … to provide free information, counselling and future planning workshops and supports for families (39). (See  Appendix B  for a list of planning tools, …

Policy Context Governments recognise that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people require additional support to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes in health, housing, education and employment.  A key example is the Commonwealth Government’s National Strategy for Young Australians.  This strategy …

10 October 2023 meeting of the Blueprint Expert Reference Group - communique The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) met virtually on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. The NFP Blueprint Issues Paper is being finalised as the basis for broad consultation on the development of a Not-for-profit (NFP) Sector Development …

Attachment A National Standards for out-of-home care and their measures Standard 1 Children and young people will be provided with stability and security during their time in care. Measures 1.1 The proportion of children and young people exiting out-of-home care during the year who had 1 or 2 placements, by length of …

Disability parking scheme About the Australian Disability Parking Scheme The Australian Disability Parking Scheme (ADPS) includes an Australian Disability Parking Permit. It is recognised nationally. It also establishes nationally consistent eligibility criteria and national minimum parking concessions. This helps …

Succession planning for carers: Report on consultations "When it comes to succession planning for our son, the only certainty we have at present is the fact we are going to grow old and in our declining years our son is going to become more and more vulnerable. "When it comes to succession planning for our son, the …

Paid Income Model consultation now open Professional services firm KPMG is conducting a review of the Social Services and Other Legislative Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 . Public consultation forms the basis of this independent review. We want to understand people’s experiences …

… of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise … reunited with their families when their families receive appropriate supports and interventions and some children may be in out-of-home care for a … of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise …