Department of Social Services (DSS)

The ‘Getting the NDIS Back on Track’ Bill has passed and will become law on 3 October 2024. Find out what this means for you at https://lnkd.in/gN7D8bQG

There is still time to join our webinar about the Disability Employment Centre of Excellence grant opportunity. Register now to ask questions and give feedback. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gxAbKhEc

Music brings Miranda and her friends together. In this video, Miranda shares how she protects herself from COVID-19, so she can live an active life with her friends and family. Watch more COVID-19 stories at: https://lnkd.in/g2VSMpEC

The Disability Employment Centre of Excellence grant opportunity is now open. Join our online webinar on Friday 13 September 2024 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm AEST to learn more. To register for the webinar, visit https://lnkd.in/gxAbKhEc

The Australian Government is partnering with the Movember to better understand the experiences of young men and to promote healthy masculinities. The partnership aims to: · foster a positive understanding of masculinity · promote proactive help-seeking behaviours, and · support the development of healthy relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services. If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au

All employees can access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes full-time, part-time and casual employees. This is to provide support to victim-survivors with much-needed job and financial security in times of crisis. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gACBZ2Wv 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call at https://lnkd.in/gYNBTF4N https://lnkd.in/ePi-yn3s

As a part of National Child Protection Week, today is Braveheart’s Day. Formerly known as White Balloon Day, Braveheart’s Day is the largest and longest running annual campaign on the prevention and awareness of child sexual abuse. Anyone can get involved in Braveheart’s Day. Whether it’s a school, community group, organisation or a workplace, this important cause can use your support. To learn more about Braveheart’s Day, visit: braveheartsday.com.au

There is still time to join tomorrow's webinar about the Exposure Draft for the National Panel of Assessors program. Register now to ask questions and give feedback on the program. Join us on Friday 6 September from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm AEST. For more information or to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gWxR4UNH

Women’s Health Week focuses on sharing information to improve and prioritise women’s health. Daisy is an app developed by 1800RESPECT to connect people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence to a range of services near them. The Daisy app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eAHgGDUg #JeanHailes #WomensHealthWeek #YourVoiceYourChoice #WomensHealthWeek2024 #1800RESPECT 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via www.1800RESPECT.org.au

The Department of Social Services will be at the Canberra Disability Expo on 6 and 7 September. Visit us to learn about Disability Employment Services. Don’t miss our JobAccess program presentation on Friday 6 September at 10:30 am. For more information and to register, go to https://lnkd.in/et55mugj