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Application to vary the special conditions of an allocation Use this form to apply to vary the special conditions in conjunction with a transfer of an allocation to another dwelling. This is the approved form under section 18 of the Regulations. You must use this form to make an application to vary the special …

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 …

Extension of Disability Employment Services and National Panel of Assessors programs A caretaker period has now commenced due to the upcoming federal election. Finalisation of the procurements for the new Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly known as the new specialist disability employment program) and National …

Transitioning from out-of-home care to Independence: A Nationally Consistent Approach to Planning (2011) This resource details a nationally consistent approach to planning for young people transitioning from out-of-home care to independence and was endorsed by Commonwealth, State and Territory Community and Disability …

… to the Committee’s General Issues 2020 report, the Australian Government supports the Committee’s view about the previous Government response in … to the Committee’s final NDIS Planning report, the Australian Government supports the Committee’s view about the previous Government response in … to Recommendations 7, 18, 26, 34 and 35. The Australian Government supports the second recommendation that the Joint Standing Committee on the …

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 …

Application to transfer an allocation to another approved participant Use this form to make an application to transfer an allocation to another approved participant. This is the approved form under section 21 of the NRAS Regulations. You must use this form to make an application to transfer an allocation to another …

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 …

Past Adoption Experiences In June 2010 Commonwealth and state and territory Community and Disability Services Ministers agreed to a joint national research study into past adoption practices to be conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). Aim of publication In June 2010 Commonwealth and state and …

… Report, Shelter in the storm – COVID-19 and homelessness. The Government supports 18 of the 35 Final Report recommendations in full or in principle. … Report, Shelter in the storm – COVID-19 and homelessness. The Government supports 18 of the 35 Final Report recommendations in full or in principle. …