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JobSeeker, Student Payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance

JobSeeker, Student Payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance As part of the Government’s $14.6 billion cost-of-living package The Government is investing around $7.6 billion over the forward estimates, which includes:. $4.9 billion to increase the rate of eligible working age and student payments by $40 per fortnight …

Preparation - Phase 1

… the eight priorities identified in the Australian Government’s National Strategy for Young Australians and Reid’s (2007) ‘seven pillars’ of … the eight priorities identified in the Australian Government’s National Strategy for Young Australians and Reid’s (2007) ‘seven pillars’ of …

Profile of young care leavers

… 3 (Opens external website) ; 29 percent were unemployed (compared to the national average which is 9.7 percent); and 28 percent were already parents … percent completed Year 12 3 ; 29 percent were unemployed (compared to the national average which is 9.7 percent); and 28 percent were already parents …

Cost-benefit analysis

… in Table 1.  The target group for the Transitioning to Independence national priority project includes all young people transitioning from out of … in Table 1.  The target group for the Transitioning to Independence national priority project includes all young people transitioning from out of …

Part C: Methodology

… formed the basis of the second tier of consultations involving CREATE’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) in a one-day workshop which culminated … formed the basis of the second tier of consultations involving CREATE’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) in a one-day workshop which culminated …

How many Australian children experience out-of-home care?

How many Australian children experience out-of-home care? At 30 June 2009, more than 34,000 children and young people were in out-of-home care. The AIHW reports that the number of children in out-of-home care in Australia increased by 44 per cent between 1999 and 2009. The proportion of children in out-of-home care …

Why do children come into out-of-home care?

Why do children come into out-of-home care? The vast majority of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise happy, healthy children. Some families need more assistance and the various forms of support services …

Our Freedom of Information disclosure log

Our Freedom of Information disclosure log About the disclosure log The Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure log below sets out the documents released in response to prior FOI requests made to our department.   You can request any of the documents described below by sending an email to FOI@dss.gov.au . Make sure you …

Budget 2020-21: Improving payments that support young people and families

… 15 hours a week for at least two years or earning 75 per cent of the National Training Wage Schedule for a 14 month period. Under this measure, … 15 hours a week for at least two years or earning 75 per cent of the National Training Wage Schedule for a 14 month period. Under this measure, …

What is out-of-home care?

What is out-of-home care? Out-of-home care provides alternative accommodation for children and young people who are unable to live with their parents. In most cases, children in out-of-home care are also on a care and protection order. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) characterises a number of …