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It’s National Child Protection Week National Child Protection Week reminds us about the important role we play in keeping children and young people safe. This year, National Child Protection Week is from 7 to 13 September 2025 . The theme is ‘Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action’. It highlights …

… intact families, especially for one or two children under 13 years of age. Set percentages, irrespective of age The current formula applies the … parent’s self-support component to 220 per cent of the partnered pension rate plus an additional amount depending on the age of the child or … or less. Only about half of these are on Newstart, Disability Support Pension or other income support. It is likely that the reported taxable …

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 …

Today is International Youth Day There are 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years in our world today. That’s 16 per cent of the global population. International Youth Day is an opportunity to bring youth issues to the attention of people internationally. Today celebrates the potential and achievements of young …

Local support for children and families About the Children and Family Intensive Support program This program provides services that build on the strengths of families and communities. The services help people care for children within their own culture. It helps families get services they might need. It also helps …

Crisis support for parenting and children If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency . Crisis and help lines Lifeline Australia (Opens external website) Call 13 11 14 , …

… Carer Payment is an income support payment paid at the same rate as the age pension for people who provide care for a person with disability or severe … Payment is an income support payment paid at the same rate as the age pension for people who provide care for a person with disability or severe …

November 2024 update To date the project team has completed: a comprehensive desktop review Australian and international literature regarding best practice guidance for early childhood intervention to support young children with developmental concerns, delay or disability and their families broad consultations with a …

… to support options and choice for employment (e.g. Disability Support Pension, DES, NDIS).   Encourage all levels of government to support the … to support options and choice for employment (e.g. Disability Support Pension, DES, NDIS).   Encourage all levels of government to support the …

… measure. Over half of these recipients (approximately 450,000) receive the Age Pension, around 16 per cent (approximately 136,000) receive JobSeeker Payment … Over half of these recipients (approximately 450,000) receive the Age Pension, around 16 per cent (approximately 136,000) receive JobSeeker Payment …