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… Australians with disability at the United Nations We funded 11 Australians with disability to take part … with disability in the world.   COSP18 was held on 10 to 12 June 2025 at the UN headquarters in New York. Up to 60 Australians went to talk about … government. They represented Australia’s diverse disability community. At COSP18, they shared their unique experiences, priorities and leadership on …

… Benefit Youth Allowance. More information Email Payment.Simplification@dss.gov.au . Income support payments The Australian Government is planning to … Benefit Youth Allowance. More information Email Payment.Simplification@dss.gov.au . … Simplifying Income Reporting Bill Exposure Draft now available …

… Inquiry into child migration (2001) The first Senate Inquiry looked at the history and treatment of unaccompanied children who came to Australia. … children in institutional care (2004) The second Senate Inquiry looked at the care of children placed in institutions or out-of-home care.  These … the standard form of out-of-home care in Australia in the last century. At least 500,000 children grew up, or spent long periods, in this …

… to qualify for Paid Parental Leave, the primary carer must have worked at least 10 of the 13 months prior to the expected birth date of their child and worked at least 330 hours during that period. Pending the passage of legislation … visit the Department of Social Services (Opens external website) website ( dss.gov.au (Opens external website) ). For information about the Budget …

… . This is expected to go live later in 2024. Find out more Email  data@dss.gov.au  for more information. Visit  data.gov.au (Opens external website)  or contact us for other DSS data,  Income support payments Digital Atlas of Australia … Digital Atlas … . This is expected to go live later in 2024. Find out more Email  data@dss.gov.au  for more information. Visit  data.gov.au  or contact us for other …

… are the answers to improve the system to respond better to young people at arguably the most vulnerable time in their lives? This Report examines the … support to assist young people to be competent and confident in seeking jobs. No access to records such as birth certificates, and care history, make it difficult for young people to apply for jobs. Lack of support for young people to guide them to enter the job market. …

… To view the discussion paper or to register for an in-person event, visit DSS Engage (Opens external website) . Families and Children Activity … To view the discussion paper or to register for an in-person event, visit DSS Engage . … Families and Children Activity programs consultation …

… tips links to useful resources. The toolkit supports younger people at different stages of their housing journey and is not intended to be read … chapters and revisit other chapters as needed.  Find out more Visit dss.gov.au/ypirac (Opens external website) to download: the toolkit an … tips links to useful resources. The toolkit supports younger people at different stages of their housing journey and is not intended to be read …

… each action; include mechanisms for monitoring and review of the plan at agreed intervals and amending as necessary to ensure it remains current; … acknowledging that a young person’s needs and circumstances can change at short notice. the plan recognises the role of each part of the support … of the core elements and responsibilities for the Preparation Phase is at Attachment D. … Stein (2008) states that many young people transitioning …

… 12 and give feedback on Government policy and services. Members will meet at least 3 times per year with additional meetings as needed. They may also … in joining the Parents and Carers Reference Group by 3 September 2024 at DSS Engage (Opens external website) . Early Years Strategy Panels and …