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A new ten year plan for mental health available for public comment
The Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) has publicly released the draft Ten Year Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform in Australia.
New NDIS website
A new dedicated National Disability Insurance Scheme website was launched today.
FaHCSIA supports White Ribbon Day
Today FaHCSIA hosted a White Ribbon Day event to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women and break the silence. White Ribbon Ambassador and former Wallaby, Joe Roff spoke at the event while attendees took the oath.
COAG Select Council on Women’s Issues
The Select Council on Women’s Issues was formally constituted in September 2011 through endorsement of the Terms of Reference by COAG. The inaugural meeting of the Council took place in Adelaide on 18 November 2011.
Improving support for out-of-home carers
A new online resource for foster, kinship, grandparent and informal carers is now available on the Family Relationships website.
National Carer Strategy
National Carer Strategy.
Celebrating three years of Helping Children with Autism
1 October is the third anniversary of the implementation of the HCWA package.
MyTime for Grandparents (peer support groups)
MyTime for Grandparents peer support groups provide opportunities for grandparent carers...
Supporting Families with Teenagers
Family Tax Benefit Part A is increasing from 1 January 2012 for families with full time secondary students aged 16-19. Pre-claiming is available from October for eligible families who wish to receive this payment.
Information and consultation on the New Dad and Partner Pay
Dad and Partner Pay will be a dedicated payment for fathers and other partners under the Australian Government's national Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
A new social security agreement with Latvia
A Social Security Agreement between Australia and Hungary has been signed.
Protecting Australia’s children research Audit
The Protecting Australia’s children research audit (1995-2010) report is now available.
National Standards for out-of-home care
The National Standards for out-of-home care booklet has now been updated to include a full list of of 22 national measures for the standards, including reporting arrangements, that are to be progressively introduced by 2015
Equal Pay Day
Today, the 1st September, is Equal Pay Day 2011
Volunteer Grants 2011
The Volunteer Grants 2011 Call for Applications period opened on Wednesday 4 May 2011 and closes on Wednesday 8 June 2011 at 5pm AEST.
A Better Start for Children with Disability
More than 1000 children have been registered for early intervention funding through the Better Start initiative.
Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: Consultation Draft
Share your views to empower and protect women in conflict situations, internationally.
Household Energy and Financial Sustainability Scheme consultation
The Australian Government has released a discussion paper and is interested in getting your feedback on the design of the Scheme.
Request for Tender: Revised National Standards for Disability Services
A Request for Tender has been released to develop revised quality National Standards for Disability Services.
Carer Recognition Act 2010 Guidelines
Carer Recognition Act 2010 Guidelines.
Review of Carer Allowance (child) and Type 1 Diabetes
Review of Carer Allowance (child) and Type 1 Diabetes.

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