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Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023

Recognising Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2023 Youth Homelessness Matters Day highlights the resilience of young people affected by homelessness. Over 28,000 young Australians aged 12 to 24 years were estimated to be homeless on Census night 2021*. Young people are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of …

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 …

Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released

Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework annual report released The Outcomes Framework is a key action under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (Opens external website) (the Strategy). The Strategy is a plan to make life better for people with disability. The Outcomes Framework aims to measure, track …

Helping carers reach their work goals

Helping carers reach their work goals Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth announced an extra $2.55 million in funding to extend the Your Caring Way pilot program. The program extension means carers can continue accessing training, education and coaching to help reach their career goals. The responsibility of …

Caring for others and yourself: Carer Wellbeing Survey 2023

Caring for others and yourself: Carer Wellbeing Survey 2023 If you are providing unpaid care for a family member or friend we want to hear from you. Complete the Carer Wellbeing Survey 2023 to have your say. Carers Australia is conducting an annual national survey into the wellbeing of carers and their support …

Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting - 10 February 2023

Disability Reform Ministerial Council Meeting - 10 February 2023 The Disability Reform Ministerial Council (DRMC) comprising of Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 10 February 2023 at the Enid Lyons Building in Canberra. Guests at the meeting included Co-Chairs of the National Disability …

Your feedback matters – Help inform the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round

Your feedback matters – Help inform the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round Our online consultation is now open at DSS Engage (Opens external website) . A discussion paper for the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program Inclusion Round is now open for public consultation. We are seeking input to …

Our commitment to improving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Our commitment to improving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) The Australian Government is committed to transparency and recognises that openness and accountability are critical to rebuilding trust between the NDIS and the disability community. On 2 February 2023, the Australian Government tabled its …