Development Leadership Phase III. $2.7 million, January 2018 to June 2022. The Developmental Leadership (DLP) is an international research led policy initiative that explores the critical role that leaders and leadership coalitions play in promoting or hindering development outcomes. DLP focuses on the role of homegrown ...

Indigenous Affairs. Listen. The National Indigenous Agency is committed to implementing the to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise that each community is unique. Our team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to make ...

Introduction. This quick guide provides an overview of the past decade of policy on multiculturalism in Australia. It follows on from the Parliamentary Library's 2010 paper Multiculturalism: a review of policy statements and recent debates in Australia and overseas in providing an update to the first part of that paper ...

People with disability who need support may use specialist disability services (provided specifically for people with disability), mainstream services (such as education, healthcare and housing), /or be supported by informal carers. They may also receive financial (income support) to assist with everyday costs of living.

Australia and its neighbours benefit from investments in education which support human development, growth and stability across the region. Australia is playing a key role Indo-Pacific partner countries to address education system disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chapter 4 - . ...we believe that small business needs many things from . In general it needs advice, support, and it needs a way to access that . [1] Small businesses do not differentiate between different levels of . They just see a service, a suite of packages.

COVID-19 Sectoral Support Taskforce—works with the Department of Infrastructure and other agencies to deliver $1 billion of the COVID-19 measures; coordination point for portfolio agencies on funding; design and delivery of targeted , principally to the tourism sector and exporters.

ADS recognises that all levels of continue to play a role in providing mainstream and targeted services, supports and infrastructure systems to people with disability. have obligations to provide services to all citizens and are responsible for making reasonable adjustments to accommodate people with disability so they can access and use those systems and services.

The Treasury provides advice on policy, including health, services, education, and labour market initiatives. these can be found on relevant websites: Department of Human Services. Department of Services. Department of Health. Department of Education.

The Youth Policy Framework outlines how the are improving the lives of young . It acknowledges disruptions to education, employment and opportunities for young people caused by COVID-19. The is committed to delivering practical measures

SHS agencies vary in size and in the types of provided. In 2022-23, about 274,000 clients were assisted; a rate of 105.2 clients per 10,000 population, or 1.1% of the population (AIHW 2023). Most clients were at risk of experiencing homelessness (53% or 130,000 clients) when first presenting to SHS.

The state and territory provide support to assist investors set up and run a business in Australia. The form of available will vary by location, industry, and the nature of the business activity. Further available to businesses through grants, finding and training ...

The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact is exacerbating people's vulnerability to poverty and highlighting the need for countries to have robust protection ( security) systems. More than half a billion people are expected to fall into poverty globally. Between 65 and 78 million people in the Asia Pacific region are expected to have fallen below the extreme poverty line by ...

The demand for home care packages continues to grow. The number of people aged over 65 is predicted to increase from 3.8 million to 5.2 million by 2027. On average, are living 30 years longer than we did a hundred years ago. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to 536,164 by 2025.

in Australia spent $195.7 billion on welfare services and support in 2019-20. At 25 June 2021, 5.4 million people aged 16 and over received an income support payment. There were around 802,000 people living in housing in 2019-20. From 2008 to 2021, NAPLAN mean scores have generally improved across all domains, except writing.

protection measures extend lifelines to individuals, families and businesses, essential to cushion the impact of shocks and help people and economies bounce back once a crisis has passed. Cash transfers to families and vulnerable people are essential during crisis to maintain investment in human capital. Without them, families may not be able to eat, or be forced to sell the ...

The recognises that homelessness is an important issue which affects many . It requires a long-term and systematic effort across agencies, sectors, and the community. While state and territory have primary responsibility for housing and homelessness, in 2020-21 the expects to spend around $8.4 billion in housing support and ...

services. services managed by the department are available in the following areas: Families and Children - services. Housing Support - services. Seniors - services. Communities and Vulnerable People - services. Disability and Carers - services.

The terms welfare and wellbeing are often used interchangeably. In the broadest sense, welfare refers to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community. Wellbeing can be considered as 'a positive state experienced by individuals and societies. Similar to health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by , ...

Medicare. What health care is covered by Medicare, how to enrol and how to claim. Centrelink. We deliver Centrelink security payments and services to . Child support. about how separating affects your payments. Help with child support arrangements between separated parents.

Nonetheless, initiatives sharing about current support and addressing shortfalls in service provision to seem needed. These initiatives should ensure a greater focus on accessibility, ensuring communities are aware of available support reducing any potential feelings of stigma related to

The Seniors Connected (the ) implements a key part of the 2019 election policy 'More Support for Older . The intent of the is to address loneliness and isolation experienced by older aged over 55 living the community (or Indigenous aged 50 or over).

The level and accessibility of Australia's security and family support systems will persist as key issues for the 47th Parliament. Around 9.4 million accessed payments or concession cards from Centrelink in 2020-21 (p. xiii). security, veterans and family payments make up around 25% of ...