Latest social services News

New grants to expand the impact of First Nations social enterprises
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle Joint Statement
SSI welcomes government’s response as Australia confronts rising Islamophobia
Shared Decision-Making Committee Meeting
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting 17 July
ACOSS condemns Pauline Hanson’s racist and deeply offensive public statements
Playford Showcased On National Stage
Statement on the resignation of NT Children’s Commissioner Shahleena Musk
Australia’s glowing report card to the UN ignores a youth justice system in crisis
National Roundtable Calls for Urgent Action on Murdered and Disappeared Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and Children
More Funding To Help End Gender-based Violence In Tasmania
Homelessness has been framed as a housing problem in NZ. The reality is more complex
Delivering Real Change For Australians On July 1
Ideas With Impact: UNSW Research On Show In Canberra
Majority Of Convicted NDIS Criminals Thrown Behind Bars
Investor tax reform an historic victory for fairness and housing affordability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Committee to hear from key national organisations and agencies
One week to go: Bundle of joy for new parents as paid parental leave expands to 6 months
Spending on child protection has almost doubled in a decade, so why isn’t it improving?
Review to help strengthen outcomes for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
Committee Examines National Redress Scheme as Eight-Year Review Approaches
Fall in youth crime highlights need to focus on the real crime, not vulnerable teenagers
New study shows 1 in 7 people have been victims of sextortion – and AI is making it worse
ACOSS condemns divisive rhetoric, calls for solidarity and inclusion
Answering Call For Extra Support For South Australians
Affordable Housing Action Plan seeks strong community partnerships
Parliament Should Pass CGT And Negative Gearing Changes
What does being ‘trauma-informed’ actually mean?
Boosting outcomes for Australia’s most disadvantaged communities
The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy
Investigation into historic Korea-Australia intercountry adoption practices
NEW FRONTLINE TRAINING WORKSHOP TO BETTER SUPPORT LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES
The Hon Rebecca White MP Radio interview – ABC Radio Hobart, Mornings
The government is reforming child support. Here’s what’s changing – and what’s been missed
HKUST Prof. ZHANG Limin Honored with Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation
New report urges action for children and young people experiencing violence – not just listening
Government must not switch income support payment cancellations back on
Council champions disability access, planning controls and live music at MAV
Powering up data-driven social investment
PWDA Submission Of NDIS Amendment Bill 2026
Public trust in Australian police is declining. COVID sparked it – but there’s more to the story
Employment services overhaul a chance to fix broken system
National online seminar to explore how human rights help fix critical social challenges
Have your say on the next chapter of the Government’s plan to end violence against women and children
Parliament should back housing tax reforms, say community and housing sector peaks
New national report finds children’s voices are the key to ending violence before it begins
Pacific civil society cautions ISA of ‘bluewashing’ deep-sea mining
Ngura Kutju launched to transform child protection in Central Australia