AUSkey is moving to myGovID
AUSkey is being replaced at the end of March 2020, with a new government digital identity called myGovID. AUSkey is the current secure method that allows users access to the Grant Recipient Portal, the Data Exchange and other online government services.
Grants-in-Aid 2020-21 grant opportunity – coming soon
A new grant round of the Grants-in-Aid program (the program) will open for applications on Wednesday 15 January 2020.
Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) 2020-21 grant opportunity – coming soon
A new grant round of the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program (the program) will open for applications on Monday 6 January 2020.
Reminder: Child Safety Requirements
As part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse findings, you may have received an email and letter from the Department of Social Service seeking confirmation that your organisation and any staff engaging with children, comply with state and/or territory legislation relating to working with children.
Funding arrangements and child safety
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse highlighted the need for organisations to adopt child safe pr
Stronger Outcomes for Families
Invitation to contribute
The Department of Social Services (DSS) would like to invite you to contribute to the future of family and children services. Under the Families and Children Activity, DSS invests approximately $217 million annually in the following programs:
Taxable Payment Annual Reporting - Information for Vendors
In August 2018, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will report details of certain payments to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
The payments to be reported are:
Possible Scam Alert
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently received reports that members of the Public have been contacted by an individual or individuals identifying themselves as DSS officers.
Break the cycle of welfare dependency
On 22 November 2017, the Try, Test and Learn funding round opened. Applicants can apply for funding to trial innovative projects to help improve the lives of vulnerable Australians, to support those who are most in need.
Community Child Care Fund grant opportunity applications is being extended
Applications for the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) open competitive grant opportunity has been extended and will close at 2:00pm AEDST on Thursday 2 November 2017.