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Closing the Gap About Closing the Gap    Closing the Gap acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  Closing the gap is underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, …

Emergency support Crisis payment Crisis payment is a one-off payment paid through Services Australia.  You can apply for a crisis payment if you are receiving an income support payment and experience an extreme circumstance.  To apply Visit the Services Australia website for crisis payments (Opens external website) .  …

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 …

… declarations A financial declaration is a certification from your organisation stating that the grant was spent for the purpose provided as … declaration online form you will need to confirm details about: your organisation base funding received value of previously rolled over funds (if … The financial declaration must be signed/submitted on behalf of your organisation by the organisation's board, the chief executive officer, or an …

Meeting Target 12 to support children About Target 12   Under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement), Target 12 aims to reduce the rate of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care by 45% by 2031.   We are working with states and territories …

Towards adulthood Transitioning to adulthood  Transitioning to independent living can present some challenges. There are a range of government programs and community organisations that provide support services and useful information to help young people transition to independent living.  Find out more about the …

Developing the response Help and support The impact of the issues explored by the Disability Royal Commission may continue to be felt. If you or someone you know requires support, there are services available. Learn more at help and support for disability . Disability Royal Commission Taskforce In recognition of the …

Financial counselling Financial counselling services    You can get counselling with community and local organisations to help you:    with your financial problems    manage your debt   make informed choices about your money in the future.   These services are voluntary, free and confidential. You can access them:   …

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 …

Foundational Supports About Foundational Supports Foundational Supports are specific supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They are in addition to services offered by mainstream systems, like education and health. Foundational Supports will help people with disability, their families, …