The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will deliver a better experience to participants thanks to improvements that will commence to be rolled out from October.…
The National Redress Scheme received more than 500 applications in July, its first month of operation. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan said the National…
The Turnbull Government has guaranteed that children with autism will continue to receive intensive support through specialised learning centres. The Turnbull Government has committed $7.8…
The new Autism Advisory Group (AAG) will provide a strong voice on behalf of people with autism who are participating in the National Disability Insurance…
Parents are running out of time to vaccinate their children if they want to avoid having their family support payments cut under the Turnbull Government’s…
Today’s Australian Government National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery marked the 10th anniversary of this important forum. The Roundtable brings together representatives from 12…
Community organisations across Australia are encouraged to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support the work of their volunteers. Minister for Social…
The Government will establish a dedicated taskforce to tackle fraud committed against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Fraud Taskforce will be a…
The Turnbull Government has again been recognised as a global leader in digital transformation, with Australia retaining its ranking as number two in the world…
Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan has called on Australian businesses to nominate their innovative workplace-giving program for a national award. Mr Tehan said the…
Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today welcomed the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report on the implementation and performance of the Cashless Debit Card…
Australians experiencing financial hardship will have support to meet their basic needs in times of crisis thanks to Turnbull Government funding. Applications are now open…
Young Caboolture students at-risk of dropping out of study will be offered individual support to help them complete their education and training, as part of…
Social Services Minister Dan Tehan today paid tribute to the Hon Jenny Macklin MP, the Member for Jagajaga and Shadow Minister for Families and Social…
The welfare system will help more Australians into work with reforms that have come into effect. The new measures make the welfare system fairer, more…
The Australian Government welcomes the announcement that Barnardos Australia and Sydney-based charity Jewish House NSW will join the National Redress Scheme. Minister for Social Services…
The Cashless Debit card is improving the lives of people in Ceduna by reducing drug and alcohol consumption and gambling. Minister for Social Services Dan…
Parents who don’t vaccinate their children against disease will lose part of their fortnightly family support payment starting 1 July. Family Tax Benefit Part A…
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) celebrates its fifth birthday today as it continues to improve the lives of more than 160,000 Australians who are…
The Turnbull Government is tackling intergenerational welfare dependency in at-risk groups and helping more people off welfare and into work. Minister for Social Services Dan…
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse can begin planning their application for redress, with the National Redress Scheme starting today. The National Redress Scheme will…
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reaches a new milestone as Western Australia becomes the final state to officially join the federally administered Scheme. From…
The Australian Government welcomes today’s official announcement that the Western Australian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. Every state and territory has now committed…
Acknowledgements Paul McClintock AO – CEDA National Chair Melinda Cliento – CEDA CEO Lyndal Curtis – Chair of Session Some of you may have seen…
Young parents will be helped to improve their work readiness or education prospects as part of a Turnbull Government trial to reduce welfare dependency. Young…