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DisabilityCare Australia
From 1 July, Australia’s current support system for people with disability is being progressively replaced with DisabilityCare Australia.CONTINUE READING
PHaMs employment service launched in NSW
Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin launched a new Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) employment service.Continue Reading
Household Assistance Package
The Household Assistance Package is part of the Australian Government’s plan for a Clean Energy Future. CONTINUE READING
Care Aware Workplaces Benefit from Supporting Carers
The Care Aware Workplaces initiative is designed to improve workplace arrangements for unpaid carers. CONTINUE READING
Dad and Partner Pay
Expectant dads or partners can now apply for Dad and Partner Pay, a new payment under the Australian Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme.Continue Reading
Latest news & events
Submissions on the Exposure draft – Public Housing Tenants’ Support Bill 2013
Submissions on the Exposure draft – Public Housing Tenants’ Support Bill 2013 are available for viewing
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Shovel Ready round for National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) closed
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) Shovel Ready round for approximately 1,000 incentives closed at 5.00pm AEST on 22 May 2013.
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Women in Male-Dominated Industries toolkit
A toolkit designed by the Australian Human Rights Commission to assist leaders in organisations to develop strategies to increase the representation of women in male-dominated industries.
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Women’s Budget Highlights 2013-14
Find out what the Federal Budget means for Australian women
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2013-14 Budget
Information about the Portfolio and Indigenous Budget Statements 2013-14
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