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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders A note on language   The department acknowledges diversity and uses the terms ‘Indigenous’, ‘First Nations people’ and ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ interchangeably throughout our website. All terms are used with respect.    Workforce support and development   …

Volunteering initiatives About volunteering Volunteers help to build stronger and more resilient communities across Australia. Volunteering touches all aspects of Australian society and helps in many ways.   Volunteering might include helping:  local sporting teams  planting trees or picking up rubbish with land care …

Commonwealth Child Safe Framework Annual Statement Statement The department is committed to the safety of children in all aspects of its work including in the delivery of the services it provides on behalf of the Australian Government. The Commonwealth Child Safe Framework (the Framework) sets minimum standards for …

Disability support services Support services Support services are available to assist people with disability and organisations. Australian Disability Parking Scheme Helping people park nearer to their destination with the Australian Disability Parking Permit. Learn more about the Australian Disability Parking Scheme . …

… sexual consent   The government has developed a framework to support any organisation working to prevent sexual violence, to promote healthy sexual … consent and healthy sexual activity and relationships.  2. Consider your organisation’s broader culture  Consider and address the drivers of violence across your organisation, school or workplace.  3. Focus on empowerment, skills and …

… You can contact your local Member of Parliament to express your organisation’s interest in applying for a Volunteer Grant.   More information … You can contact your local Member of Parliament to express your organisation’s interest in applying for a Volunteer Grant.   … Visit the …

Our leadership Our organisational structure Our organisational structure is designed to ensure we are delivering our key priorities. The following information is correct as at 5 May 2025. Organisational structure Access this resource Our Secretary Michael Lye is the Secretary . Ellen Fitzgerald is the Chief of Staff. …

Disability advocacy National Disability Advocacy Program   A program to provide people with disability access to effective advocacy support.   Learn more about the National Disability Advocacy Program .   Disability Representative Organisations   Organisations that help people with disability to share their views with …

Charities and not-for-profit support About charities and not-for-profits in Australia Australia's not-for-profit (NFP) sector is at the core of our civil society. More than 300,000 NFP organisations positively impact Australian life. The 2024 data suggests we have more than 60,000 registered charities. This equates to …

National Disability Conference Initiative About the initiative   Funding is provided each year to support nationally focussed, disability related conferences held within Australia.   The funding is provided to eligible conference organisers in Australia to support the inclusion of people with disability at national …