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Careers and employment
Careers and employment Why work with us We work to improve the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families and vulnerable members of Australian communities. A career with us is challenging and meaningful. We need our people: to be curious to challenge and contest how to best solve problems to be …
Paid parental leave
Paid parental leave The scheme The Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced on 1 January 2011. The scheme provides Parental Leave Pay at a rate based on the national minimum wage to support eligible working parents to take time off work to care for their child after a birth or adoption. More information Find out …
Child support
Child support About the Child Support Scheme Services Australia delivers the Child Support Scheme to separated parents and non-parent carers and is also the decision maker under child support law. We are responsible for child support policy and legislation. Child support payments are usually calculated using the child …
Help and support for parenting and children
Help and support for parenting and children 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 . Available support There are a range of services and support available to help people navigate …
Supporting community change
Supporting community change Working together We’re supporting government, communities, philanthropy and other key partners to build strong relationships and work together to tackle social issues. This work has a strong focus on intergenerational disadvantage and improving child and family wellbeing. It aims to help …
Early childhood
Early childhood Programs, resources and support Resources are available to help parents and carers during early childhood. Supporting childhood development The Communities for Children Facilitating Partners (CfC FP) program supports early childhood development and wellbeing in disadvantaged communities. Learn …
Australia’s approach to social investment
Australia’s approach to social investment About the approach The Priority Investment Approach provides a better understanding of how Australians use the social security system, and where we can intervene early to support vulnerable Australians. The Priority Investment Approach uses a model to inform decisions that …
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 …
Support for students and apprentices
Support for students and apprentices Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices Youth Allowance (student) is a means tested payment for full-time students and Australian apprentices aged 16-24 years. Visit the Services Australia website for more information about Youth Allowance (Opens external website) …
Families and Children Activity
Families and Children Activity About the FaC Activity We fund programs and services through grants to service providers. The service providers run the programs and services. The goal of the programs and services is to improve the wellbeing of children and young people, their families, and communities. This helps …