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Policy Context Governments recognise that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people require additional support to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes in health, housing, education and employment.  A key example is the Commonwealth Government’s National Strategy for Young Australians.  This strategy …

Volunteering and career pathway guide for First Nations volunteers Mapping out a career pathway can seem daunting, but it’s totally doable, especially if you use volunteering as a stepping stone. Hey you mob! Mapping out a career pathway can seem daunting, but it’s totally doable, especially if you use volunteering as …

The Transitioning to Independence Process Maunders et al. (1999) in a report to the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme (NYARS), 4 (Opens external website) recommended that: ‘effective models of support must take account of the need to provide a continuum of care for children so that they can make a graduated …

Departmental gift register About the departmental gift register  Following advice issued by the Australian Public Service Commission in October 2019, we are required to disclose all gifts or benefits accepted which are valued over AUD100.00 (excluding GST).  The principles underpinning the disclosure requirements …

Indexation Rates March 2025 Some government payment rates and income limits will rise in March 2025 as a result of indexation. Tue, 2025-03-11 12:00 Income support payments No Social security indexation … Some government payment rates and income limits will rise in March 2025 as a result of indexation. … Indexation …

10 October 2023 meeting of the Blueprint Expert Reference Group - communique The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) met virtually on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. The NFP Blueprint Issues Paper is being finalised as the basis for broad consultation on the development of a Not-for-profit (NFP) Sector Development …

4. National Standards for Out of Home Care 4.1 Why develop National Standards for Out of Home Care? The Australian Government, state and territory governments and the non-government sector are developing National Standards to ensure children in need of Out of Home Care are given consistent, best-practice care, no …

… the non-government sector recognise families as the central system that supports, nurtures and guides children and young people. In turn, effective supports for vulnerable parents and families are an important priority. There … that the Out of Home Care system provide necessary and appropriate supports to aid this process. This involves filling many of the roles that a …

Indexation Rates January 2025 Some government payment rates and income limits will rise in January 2025 as a result of indexation. Sun, 2024-12-08 12:00 Income support payments No Social security indexation … Some government payment rates and income limits will rise in January 2025 as a result of indexation. … …

… to transitioning from care for young people that identifies the required supports, based on individual needs, in areas such as safe and sustainable … to transitioning from care for young people that identifies the required supports, based on individual needs, in areas such as safe and sustainable …