The Department of Social Services is a government agency responsible for improving the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families, and vulnerable members of Australian communities. With offices located throughout Australia, the department provides a range of services and support to various groups, including families and children, people with disability, and carers.
The Department of Social Services has several main practice areas, including: * Community support: providing social security, ageing, financial wellbeing, online gambling harm, volunteering, and community support * Families and children: supporting raising children, adoption, and family relationships * Ending violence and abuse: addressing sexual consent, and child, family, domestic, and gender-based violence * Disability and carers: providing support for people with disability and carers * Housing and living arrangements: supporting housing and homelessness, relocating overseas or moving to Australia * Work and study: supporting people looking for work or studying, and providing information for education providers
The Department of Social Services has notable expertise in areas such as: * Disability employment and reforms * Empowering people with disability * International disability rights * Planning for the future * Disability advocacy * Support with appealing NDIS decisions * Suitable accommodation and supports
As a government agency, the Department of Social Services has a significant reach and impact on Australian communities. The department provides services and support to various groups,