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Department of Social Services MPS ActGGS℗
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Aliases
Department of Social Services
SOCIAL SERVICES
THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Link
https://www.dss.gov.au/
Portfolio
SOCIAL SERVICES

Type of Body
Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
Accountable authority
Secretary of the Department of Social Services
Lead Body
Yes
Institutional sector classification
General Government Sector - (GGS)
Employment instruments
Public Service Act 1999
Establishing instruments
Administrative Arrangements Orders

Additional annual report requirement in establishing legislation
No

Section 35 of the PGPA Act applies
Yes
Section 35(3) of the PGPA Act applies
Yes

Outcome #1: A sustainable social security system that incentivises self-reliance and supports people who cannot fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and assistance.
# Program Body Contribution
1.1 Department of Social Services 1.1 Department of Social Services
1.3 Department of Social Services 1.3 Department of Social Services
1.4 Department of Social Services 1.4 Department of Social Services
1.5 Department of Social Services 1.5 Department of Social Services

To financially assist eligible carers of people with disability or a severe medical condition
1.6 Department of Social Services 1.6 Department of Social Services

To provide financial assistance to people while they are unable to fully support themselves through work
1.7 Department of Social Services 1.7 Department of Social Services

To support eligible students whilst they undertake education and training, so that they can gain employment. To increase access and participation by Indigenous Australian students in secondary and tertiary education and accelerate their educational outcomes
# Program Body Contribution
2.4 Department of Education Program 2.4 Department of Education

The Department of Education is linked to Outcome 1 as the Higher Education Loan
1.1 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Program 1.1 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is responsible for the
provision of employment programs that assist job seekers into work. This Outcome
benefits from this linked program as it encourages job seekers receiving working age
payments to meet their mutual obligation requirements, undertake activities which
improve their job prospects, and increase their financial independence.
1.9 Department of Health and Aged Care Program 1.9 Department of Health and Aged Care

The Department of Health and Aged Care has policy responsibility for the National
Immunisation Program. Eligibility for Family Tax Benefit Part A is contingent on
satisfying requirements for age-related immunisation requirements contained in this
Outcome.
1.1 National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.1 National Indigenous Australians Agency

Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through the
above linked program administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
1.2 National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2 National Indigenous Australians Agency

Mutual exclusion provisions are shared between scholarships administered by the
National Indigenous Australian Agency and scholarships administered under this
Outcome. Mutual obligation requirements for various payments are linked under
this Outcome.
Department of Veterans' Affairs
1.1 Services Australia 1.1 Services Australia

Various payments, concessions and the Child Support Scheme under this Outcome
are delivered through the above linked programs administered by Services
Australia.
1.2 Services Australia 1.2 Services Australia

Various payments, concessions and the Child Support Scheme under this Outcome
are delivered through the above linked programs administered by Services
Australia.
1.3 Services Australia 1.3 Services Australia

Various payments, concessions and the Child Support Scheme under this Outcome
are delivered through the above linked programs administered by Services
Australia.
Outcome #2: Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, children, families and communities by providing targeted supports
# Program Body Contribution
1.1 Attorney-General's Department 1.1 Attorney-General's Department

The Attorney-General's Department has policy responsibility for improving access
to justice for Indigenous people, including progressing priority reforms under the
National Agreement on Closing the Gap; for family matters, including Family Law
Services; and for justice policy matters, including responses to sexual violence. These
linked programs provide payments for services to support these responsibilities,
and are administered by DSS under this Outcome.
1.4 Attorney-General's Department 1.4 Attorney-General's Department

The Attorney-General's Department has policy responsibility for improving access
to justice for Indigenous people, including progressing priority reforms under the
National Agreement on Closing the Gap; for family matters, including Family Law
Services; and for justice policy matters, including responses to sexual violence. These
linked programs provide payments for services to support these responsibilities,
and are administered by DSS under this Outcome.
1.5 Attorney-General's Department Program 1.5 Attorney-General's Department

The Attorney-General's Department has policy responsibility for improving access
to justice for Indigenous people, including progressing priority reforms under the
National Agreement on Closing the Gap; for family matters, including Family Law
Services; and for justice policy matters, including responses to sexual violence. These
linked programs provide payments for services to support these responsibilities,
and are administered by DSS under this Outcome.
1.2 Department of Health and Aged Care 1.2 Department of Health and Aged Care

The Department of Health and Aged Care has policy responsibility for Medicare
Benefits Schedule items in relation to mental health.
1.1 Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission Program 1.1 - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission will provide regular reports
to parliament tracking the progress of the National Plan to End Violence against
Women and Children 2022-2032.
The Commission will act as a national body, working with sector stakeholders and
seeking opportunities to amplify the voices of people with lived experience of
domestic, family and sexual violence, to ensure policies, services and systems reflect
these experiences and insights and improve delivery and outcomes.
1.2 National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.2 National Indigenous Australians Agency

These linked programs support Government efforts to ensure Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander children receive a healthy and safe start to life; and families and
communities can access responsive, connected and fit-for-purpose services.
These linked programs also contribute to this Outcome by supporting remote
strategic investments.
The Department of the Treasury
1.3 National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.3 National Indigenous Australians Agency

These linked programs support Government efforts to ensure Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander children receive a healthy and safe start to life; and families and
communities can access responsive, connected and fit-for-purpose services.
These linked programs also contribute to this Outcome by supporting remote
strategic investments.
The Department of the Treasury
1.4 National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.4 National Indigenous Australians Agency

The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of DSS, makes National Partnership
payments to the states for Social Impact Investment and other agreements.
1.5 National Indigenous Australians Agency 1.5 National Indigenous Australians Agency

These linked programs support Government efforts to ensure Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander children receive a healthy and safe start to life; and families and
communities can access responsive, connected and fit-for-purpose services.
These linked programs also contribute to this Outcome by supporting remote
strategic investments.
The Department of the Treasury
1.1 Services Australia 1.1 Services Australia

The administrative aspects of Income Management and payments under the
Transition to Independent Living Allowance that falls under this Outcome are
delivered by Services Australia through the above linked programs.
1.2 Services Australia 1.2 Services Australia

The administrative aspects of Income Management and payments under the
Transition to Independent Living Allowance that falls under this Outcome are
delivered by Services Australia through the above linked programs.
1.3 Services Australia 1.3 Services Australia

The administrative aspects of Income Management and payments under the
Transition to Independent Living Allowance that falls under this Outcome are
delivered by Services Australia through the above linked programs.
Outcome #3: Supporting the independence of, and economic participation by, people with disability and carers by providing targeted supports.
# Program Body Contribution
1.1 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Program 1.1 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is responsible for the
provision of employment programs that assist people into work. This Outcome
benefits from this linked program as it aligns program activities with broader
economic participation policy.
3.1 Department of Health and Aged Care Program 3.1 Department of Health and Aged Care

This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the
independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers as they age.
The Department of Health and Aged Care also has policy responsibility for
Medicare Benefits Schedule items in relation to disability.
3.2 Department of Health and Aged Care Program 3.2 Department of Health and Aged Care

This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the
independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers as they age.
The Department of Health and Aged Care also has policy responsibility for
Medicare Benefits Schedule items in relation to disability.
3.3 Department of Health and Aged Care Program 3.3 Department of Health and Aged Care

This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the
independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers as they age.
The Department of Health and Aged Care also has policy responsibility for
Medicare Benefits Schedule items in relation to disability.
1.1 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Program 1.1 - Support for National Diasability Insurance Scheme providers in relation to registration NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission supports NDIS participants to
exercise choice and control, ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for NDIS
supports, and establish expectations for providers and their staff to deliver quality
support.
The Department of the Treasury
1.1 National Disability Insurance Agency 1.1 National Disability Insurance Agency

These linked programs provide for the delivery of the NDIS.
1.2 National Disability Insurance Agency Program 1.2 - Agency costs National Disability Insurance Agency

These linked programs provide for the delivery of the NDIS.
1.1 Services Australia 1.1 Services Australia

Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through these
linked programs administered by Services Australia.
1.2 Services Australia 1.2 Services Australia

Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through these
linked programs administered by Services Australia.
1.3 Services Australia 1.3 Services Australia

Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through these
linked programs administered by Services Australia.
Outcome #4: Supporting access to safe and secure housing for individuals, including social housing, and providing targeted supports for preventing and addressing homelessness
# Program Body Contribution
1.4 Department of the Treasury 1.4 Department of the Treasury

The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of DSS, makes payments to the states in
accordance with the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement. Annual
incentives under the National Rental Affordability Scheme are issued by DSS as cash
or refundable tax offset certificates. Refundable tax offset certificates are processed
by the Australian Taxation Office.

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