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Early Years Strategy
Early Years Strategy About the Early Years Strategy The early years are important for a child’s development and success over their lifetime. The 10-year Early Years Strategy 2024-2034 outlines how the Australian Government will help children aged 0-5 and their families to learn, grow and thrive. Early Years Strategy …
Guide to the List of Recognised Disabilities
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 - …
Disability Employment Programs information for young people with disability (School Leavers) factsheet
Disability Employment Programs information for young people with disability (School Leavers) factsheet Disability Employment Service (DES) provides Eligible School Leavers (ESL) with disability additional support during the transition from school into the workplace. Mon, 2025-07-07 12:00 Disability employment programs …
Families and Children Activity program funding extensions
Families and Children Activity program funding extensions The Australian Government is extending funding arrangements for a number of funded services under the Families and Children Activity, which are due to expire on 30 June 2021. Five year grant extensions to 30 June 2026 will be offered to: Communities for …
Australians with disability at the United Nations
Australians with disability at the United Nations We funded 11 Australians with disability to take part in the United Nations (UN) 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18). It is one of the most important meetings of people with disability in the world. COSP18 was held on 10 to 12 June 2025 at the …
Budget 2022–23
Budget 2022–23 Budget 2022–23 includes a number of measures to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities. Key measures include: a $1.3 billion women’s safety package to implement the next National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, including $30 million to provide …
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique The Ministers responsible for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) met via video conference on 7 October 2022. Ministers confirmed their resolute and ongoing commitment to improving support for people who have experienced …
Fraud and corruption
Fraud and corruption Our definition of fraud Our department defines fraud as: Dishonestly obtaining (including attempting to obtain) a gain or benefit, or causing a loss or risk of loss, by deception or other means. A benefit is not restricted to a financial or material benefit, and may be tangible or intangible, …
SEDI Grants Administrator and Education and Mentoring Coordinator announced
SEDI Grants Administrator and Education and Mentoring Coordinator announced The Department of Social Services (the department) has partnered with Impact Investing Australia (IIA) and Social Enterprise Australia (SEA) to deliver the Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI). Following an open, competitive grant …
The Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework
The Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework The government has developed a framework to support any organisation working to prevent sexual violence, to promote healthy sexual relationships and sexual consent to young people. The Government has developed a framework to support any organisation working to prevent sexual …