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Australia’s approach to social investment
Australia’s approach to social investment About the approach The Priority Investment Approach provides a better understanding of how Australians use the social security system, and where we can intervene early to support vulnerable Australians. The Priority Investment Approach uses a model to inform decisions that …
Social impact investing
Social impact investing How it works Social impact investing (SII) brings governments, service providers, investors, and communities together to address social policy issues. Since 2017-18, $52.7 million has been committed to grow the SII market in Australia. SII initiatives The following trials inform the …
Support for students and apprentices
Support for students and apprentices Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices Youth Allowance (student) is a means tested payment for full-time students and Australian apprentices aged 16-24 years. Visit the Services Australia website for more information about Youth Allowance (Opens external website) …
Families and Children Activity
Families and Children Activity About the FaC Activity We fund programs and services through grants to service providers. The service providers run the programs and services. The goal of the programs and services is to improve the wellbeing of children and young people, their families, and communities. This helps …
Closing the Gap
Closing the Gap About Closing the Gap Closing the Gap acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Closing the gap is underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, …
Budget and Additional Estimates Statements
Budget and Additional Estimates Statements Current Budget Our Budget and Additional Estimates Statements explain what we expect to spend, how we will manage the spending and why it’s necessary. Budget 2025–26 Find statements, fact sheets and other information from the Budget 2025–26. Previous years Find statements, …
Forced adoption
Forced adoption Contact Forced Adoption Support Service To contact the Forced Adoption Support Service in your state or territory, call 1800 21 03 13 About forced adoption Forced adoption refers to the unethical and often illegal removal of babies from their mothers. The practice of forced adoption was widespread …
Preventing youth homelessness
Preventing youth homelessness About the program Reconnect is an early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Reconnect is also available for the families of those young people. Youth who are new to Australia can access the program up …
Disability Support Pension
Disability Support Pension About the Disability Support Pension The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is designed to support people if they have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric impairment which is expected to persist, in light of available evidence, for at least 2 years, and attracts at least 20 points under …
Responding to the Disability Royal Commission
Responding to the Disability Royal Commission Help and support The impact of the issues explored by the Disability Royal Commission may continue to be felt. If you or someone you know requires support, there are services available. Learn more at help and support for disability . About the Disability Royal Commission …