Please see update from DSS below: As you may be aware, on 12 August, Minister Robert announced the appointment of Mr David Tune to lead a Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act, and develop a Participant Service Guarantee. The Guarantee will set new...
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Planning for Australia’s Future Population – September 2019
The Federal Government has released an updated population plan that outlines several initiatives to support population growth, including a NationalPopulation and Planning Framework. For more information click here.
Toolkit to help CALD people tell their stories to Aged Care Royal Commission
Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) has launched a new toolkit designed to help culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) older Australians and their families and carers tell their stories to the Aged Care Royal Commission....
Office of the eSafety Commissioner – Language Resources
The internet is an essential part of young people’s lives – for learning, keeping in touch with friends and having fun. If you spend time with kids, you can help them explore their digital world while educating them about how to avoid harmful experiences online, and...
Justice Education Program
CatholicCare provides the opportunity for refugee women and men to meet members of the legal and justice system, and to build connections with other participants. Case Study_Justice Education Program_CatholicCare
Legal Information Sessions for Chinese Migrants
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National Principles for ChildSafe Organisations – Feb 2019
At the request of the Australian Government, the National Children’s Commissioner led the development of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, which are based on the ten child safe standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional...
National Multilingual Disability Hub
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information and Settlement Services International have established a new National Multilingual Disability Hub (hotline and website) that is available to assist participants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse...
Safety Day
ACCESS' Community Education team organised a Community Safety day for clients. The purpose of the day was to equip the community with some essential knowledge around disaster management and emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies, dangerous Australian...
Consultation: Australia’s 2019-20 Migration Program – Jan 2019
The department has released a discussion paper (attached below) which asks interested parties to consider a range of issues that impact the current migration program and also planning into the future. It sets out a number of questions, which can guide the...
Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme – Jan 2019
The Federal Government’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme commenced on 10 December 2018. This is a new scheme that requires the registration of individuals or entities who conduct activities on behalf of a ‘foreign principal’ (a foreign government or political...
Changes to Waiting Periods for Migrants – Jan 2019
The Newly Arrived Resident’s Waiting Period is the amount of time new migrants must wait before they can access certain welfare payments from the Australian Government. Despite advocacy across the sector, there have been increases to waiting periods to access welfare...
