Media Releases
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting
On 31 October 2025, Community Services Ministers met on Gadigal Country in Sydney.
Win for community organisations: new reforms to better support children and families
After years of advocacy, the Albanese Labor Government is changing the game for community organisations so they can spend more time helping kids and families who need it most.
New initiatives underscore commitment to victim survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
More funding to steer Northern Territory boys away from violence
The Albanese Labor Government is investing almost $2 million in a targeted prevention program for 12 to18-year-old boys in the Northern Territory.
More funding to foster community connections
The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $12 million to strengthen and empower Australian communities.
Innovative trial to support First Nations fathers and tackle family violence
The Federal and ACT Labor Governments are teaming up to deliver an Australian-first trial program that will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait fathers who are using, or at risk of using, violence at home.
Practical skills to create healthy homes in Central Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening families and communities in Central Australia through a new $4.9 million program to build home and life skills.
New powers to waive social security debts for victim-survivors of coercive control
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to embed safety in Commonwealth systems and ensure the social security system cannot be weaponised against women experiencing violence.
Delivering a fairer, more efficient social security system
The Albanese Labor Government will wipe almost half of Australia’s social security debt backlog and roll out resolution payments of up to $600 for those impacted by the historical debt calculation method known as income apportionment.
Australia signs social security agreement with Uruguay
Australia has today signed a social security agreement with the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
National Code to protect staff and students from sexual violence in higher education
The Albanese Government has today passed legislation to establish a mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
Changes to social security payments from September 20
A number of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 September 2025.
New funding to help create more pathways out of disadvantage
The Albanese Labor Government has announced a $2.3 million investment into 22 social enterprises breaking cycles of disadvantage across Australia.
New Commissioner to foster change for First Nations children and youth
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on our promise to protect and promote the rights of First Nations children and young people with the appointment of Australia’s first National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
Major funding boost for SA domestic, family and sexual violence programs
A range of innovative South Australian programs supporting women and children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV), along with intervention initiatives, will be extended through a major funding boost under a renewed five-year deal with the Albanese Government.
Delivering Inclusive Employment Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is another step closer to delivering its $5.5 billion commitment to provide better employment services for people with disability and long-term illnesses through the establishment of Inclusive Employment Australia.
Huge boost to help Aussies navigate tough times
The Albanese Labor Government is boosting food relief and financial wellbeing support funding by 25 per cent to help ease cost-of-living pressures for half a million Australians.
Income apportionment Full Court of the Federal Court decision
The Albanese Labor Government acknowledges the decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in Matthew Chaplin v Secretary, Department of Social Services.
Funding boost for vital Find and Connect services
The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $940,000 in the Find and Connect Support Services program, strengthening its commitment to support Forgotten Australians, Care Leavers and Former Child Migrants.
Enhancing the Lives of First Nations Children and Families
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $9.8 million in child and family organisations to ensure all Australian children have the best start to life.