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Community Services Advisory Group Purpose and role The Community Services Advisory Group (CSAG) was established in July 2015 as the key community sector stakeholder engagement group for the Department of Social Services. It harnesses the expertise of the community sector to provide feedback, insights and …

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 …

National Child and Family Investment Strategy 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.   About the strategy The National Child and Family Investment Strategy is a key activity of …

Preparing children for school About the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters   HIPPY is a parenting and early childhood program that builds the skills of parents and carers to better prepare their child for school. It also offers some parents and carers a path to work and local community leadership.   …

Family support services About our family support programs Our programs help improve the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We provide support, early intervention and prevention services. Family support programs include: Family and Relationship Services  Families and Communities Service Improvement …

… to self-service reports which provide an overview of and insights to their organisation’s service delivery. More information For more information, visit … to self-service reports which provide an overview of and insights to their organisation’s service delivery. … For more information, visit the Data …

Guide to the List of Recognised Disabilities About the Guide This Guide to the   List of Recognised Disabilities is based on determinations approved by the Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The determinations were approved in 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2020. Part 1 - …

Intercountry adoption policies and research Policy information  Intercountry adoption policies aim to guide prospective parents through the adoption process. They also support organisations at different stages of the intercountry adoption process.  Expatriate adoption Ethiopia post-adoption guidelines   Protocol for …

Strengthening the community sector About the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework In March 2025, the Australian Government released the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework. This was part of the election commitment to build a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector. The Framework will …

… and Community Empowerment Introduction On 30 October 2024, a new national organisation known as Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment …   Dusseldorp Forum    the Ian Potter Foundation.    PLACE is a national organisation established to support community-led, place-based approaches to … Australian Government will contribute $19.31 million over 5 years to the organisation, with the philanthropic partners also contributing $19.31 …