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Have your say on ways to help strengthen the community sector
Have your say on ways to help strengthen the community sector The stronger, more diverse and independent community sector Issues Paper is now available on the DSS Engage website (Opens external website) for feedback. The Issues Paper has 5 focus areas for discussion: Giving the sector the voice and respect it deserves …
New Action Plans to guide us towards a violence-free future for women and children
New Action Plans to guide us towards a violence-free future for women and children Women’s safety is a national priority and the Australian Government is providing the focus and national leadership needed to deliver change. Today we release the First Action Plan, Outcomes Framework and for the first time, and in …
Statement on historic income apportionment
Statement on historic income apportionment On 2 August 2023, the Commonwealth Ombudsman published a statement (Opens external website) on the historic practice of income apportionment used by Services Australia. In response to the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s statement, the Minister for Social Services, the …
Complaints service available to people with disability
Complaints service available to people with disability If you have a problem with your Disability Employment Services provider, Australian Disability Enterprise or Advocacy Service, you can contact the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS) to make a complaint. The CRRS is free, independent and impartial …
Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters
Abuse and neglect hotline available to people with disability and supporters If you have experienced or witnessed a person with disability being hurt, treated badly or neglected, you can report it to the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the Hotline). The Hotline is free, independent and confidential and …
Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme
Secretary's all staff update about the release of the Report into the Robodebt Scheme Due to media reporting on parts of the Secretary's email to staff today, regarding the Robodebt Royal Commission's report, the full text is below. Hello everyone, Today, the Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme …
Budget 2023-24
Budget 2023-24 The 2023-24 Budget was released on 9 May 2023. It included a range of budget measures for the ongoing social and service supports for Australians. More information Visit the Australian Government budget website (Opens external website) for information about the 2023–24 May Budget. Visit our Budget page …
10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013
10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013 Tuesday 21 March marked the 10th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. The National Apology acknowledged the lifelong pain and suffering associated with forced adoption practices and committed to supporting all those …
Start your graduate career with DSS
Start your graduate career with DSS Do you know someone considering their career options? Are they curious, inquisitive and have a passion for learning? Do they want to make a difference and contribute to improving the wellbeing of Australians? Applications for the 2024 Graduate Development Program are now open . …
Recognising International Women’s Day 2023
Recognising International Women’s Day 2023 Collectively we can all forge positive change and end gender-based violence. International Women’s Day is an annual celebration on 8 March to commemorate the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of women. This international campaign is a focal point in bringing …