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National Child Protection Week 2022
National Child Protection Week 2022 National Child Protection Week (Opens external website) (NCPW) is an annual initiative based on the principle that ‘protecting children is everyone’s business’. It aims to raise awareness about the complexity of child abuse and neglect. It also aims to empower the community to work …
The Corporate Plan 2022-23 is now available
The Corporate Plan 2022-23 is now available The Department of Social Services Corporate Plan 2022-23 was released on 31 August 2022. Read the Corporate Plan today. Previous corporate plans are on the Department of Social Services Corporate Plans page. The Department of Social Services Corporate Plan 2022–23 was …
Disability Employment Roundtable focuses on employment opportunities
Disability Employment Roundtable focuses on employment opportunities The Minister for Social Services hosted a Disability Employment Roundtable today at the Enid Lyons Building in Canberra. Minister Amanda Rishworth met with a cross section of stakeholders to discuss overcoming barriers to employment for people with …
Respect Stories: tell us what respect looks like for you
Respect Stories: tell us what respect looks like for you The Respect Stories competition (Opens external website) invites young people aged 10 to 14 to submit a short story, poem or essay of up to 1,000 words, or an illustration, exploring what respect means to them. This is a great opportunity for everyone to reflect …
Survey available for TILA recipients
Survey available for TILA recipients The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is a $1,500 payment. It is available to eligible young people leaving care to help with basic costs while they transition to independence. The Department of Social Services wants your help to improve the TILA. We would like to …
DSS scam alert
DSS scam alert The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently received reports that members of the public have been contacted via email by an individual or individuals claiming that there is a “secure message” from DSS. If you receive the below email, please delete it and do not select or open any attachments or …
On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal The article, Administrative Appeals Tribunal demoted barrister for making decisions against the government , written by Mr Eric Tlozek and first published on the ABC News website on Sunday 15 May 2022, …
Connecting people with disability to potential employers
Connecting people with disability to potential employers On 21 March 2022, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston, officially launched the RecruitAble pilot at Coles Head Office in Melbourne. The RecruitAble pilot is designed and delivered by people with disability. It is one …
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 …
Paid Income Model consultation now open
Paid Income Model consultation now open Professional services firm KPMG is conducting a review of the Social Services and Other Legislative Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 . Public consultation forms the basis of this independent review. We want to understand people’s experiences …