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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 …

… combined income above their individual self-support amounts in two age groups, 0–12 and 13–17. These percentages are based as far as possible on … non-taxable forms of income support. An example is the Disability Support Pension. While many of those on this pension are not able to work at all, and therefore will have incomes below …

… 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 …

Footprints in Time information for participants Acknowledgement The Footprints in Time team acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.    Aboriginal and …

… 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 …

… 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 …

Helping young carers reach their education goals A funding increase of almost $10 million (Opens external website) by the Australian Government will allow Carers Australia to increase the number and value of bursaries awarded through the Young Carer Bursary Program. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young …

… 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 …

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 …

Release of the National Autism Strategy 2025-31 On 14 January 2025, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Autism Strategy. The Strategy aims to improve inclusion, support and life outcomes for the almost 300,000 Autistic people living in Australia.  The Strategy outlines …