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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 Program 1.1 - Family Assistance Department of Social Services

Assist families to take time out of the workforce to bond with their children following birth or adoption and with the costs of their children
1.2 Department of Social Services Program 1.2 - Support for Seniors Department of Social Services

To assist eligible senior Australians financially and to encourage them to use their financial resources to support their retirement income.
1.3 Department of Social Services Program 1.3 - Financial Support for People with Disability Department of Social Services

To financially assist eligible people with disability.
1.4 Department of Social Services Program 1.4 - Financial Support for Carers Department of Social Services

To financially assist eligible carers of people with disability or a severe medical condition
1.5 Department of Social Services Program 1.5 - Working Age Payments Department of Social Services

To provide financial assistance to people while they are unable to fully support themselves through work
1.6 Department of Social Services Program 1.6 - Student Payments 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 Program 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 Program 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 Program 1.1 - Services to the Community - Social Security and Welfare Services Australia

Various payments, concessions and the Child Support Scheme under this Outcome are delivered through the above linked programs administered by Services Australia.
1.1 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 Program 1.2 - Services to the Community - Health 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 Program 1.3 - Child Support 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
2.1 Department of Social Services Program 2.1 - Families and Communities Department of Social Services

To strengthen relationships, support families, improve wellbeing of children and young people, reduce the cost of family breakdown, and strengthen family and community functioning.
# Program Body Contribution
1.1 Attorney-General's Department Program 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 Program 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 Program 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 Program 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 Program 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 Program 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 Program 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 Program 1.1 - Services to the Community - Social Security and Welfare 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.
1.1 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 Program 1.2 - Services to the Community - Health 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 Program 1.3 - Child Support 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
3.1 Department of Social Services Program 3.1 - Disability and Carers Department of Social Services

To support people with disabilities and carers to actively participate in community and economic life.
3.2 Department of Social Services Program 3.2 - National Disability Insurance Scheme Department of Social Services

To improve the wellbeing and social and economic participation of people with disability, and their families and carers, by building a NDIS that delivers individualised support through an insurance approach. This program also includes the Jobs and Market Fund.
# 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 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.
3.2 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.
1.9 Department of the Treasury Program 1.9 Department of the Treasury

The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of DSS, makes National Partnership payments to the states on transition to the NDIS and other agreements.
1.1 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Program 1.1 - Support for National Disability 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 Program 1.1 - Reasonable and necessary supports for participants 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.
1.1 Services Australia Program 1.1 - Services to the Community - Social Security and Welfare Services Australia

Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through these linked programs administered by Services Australia.
1.2 Services Australia Program 1.2 - Services to the Community - Health 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.
1.3 Services Australia Program 1.3 - Child Support 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.
Outcome #4: Improving housing affordability, supporting social housing for individuals and preventing and addressing homelessness by providing targeted supports.
# Program Body Contribution
4.1 Department of Social Services Program 4.1 - Housing and Homelessness Department of Social Services

Contribute to and provide support for affordable housing and homelessness prevention initiatives, including the design and implementation of innovative early stage projects.
4.2 Department of Social Services Program 4.2 - Affordable Housing Department of Social Services

To improve the supply of affordable rental housing to low and moderate income households.
# Program Body Contribution
1.8 Department of the Treasury Program 1.8 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.
1.9 Department of the Treasury Program 1.9 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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