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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 …
Recognising Homelessness Week 2023
Recognising Homelessness Week 2023 Homelessness Week raises awareness of homelessness in Australia and the importance of long-term housing solutions. Family and domestic violence (FDV) is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women and children. We are increasing the number of new and appropriate emergency …
Help us understand the issues contributing to housing stress and homelessness in Australia
Help us understand the issues contributing to housing stress and homelessness in Australia To help more Australians access safe and affordable housing, the Australian Government is developing a National Housing and Homelessness Plan (the Plan) in collaboration with state and territory governments. The Plan will be a …
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 …
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 23 June 2023
Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting – 23 June 2023 Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 23 June 2023 in Canberra. Guests included Co-Chairs of the NDIS Review Panel, Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM and Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, Ms Tracy …
Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16)
Australian delegates with disability attend the 16th United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16) This week, 14 Australians representing the disability community are in New York City with the Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth attending the 16th Session of the United Nations …
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 …
Helping young carers reach their education goals
Helping young carers reach their education goals A funding increase of almost $10 million (Opens external website) by the Australian Government will allow Carers Australia to increase the number and value of bursaries awarded through the Young Carer Bursary Program. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young …