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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 - …

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 …

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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 …

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, …

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 …

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:   …

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 …

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 …

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 …