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Department of Social Services

Vision and mission

Department of Social Services mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.

How DSS can help

Areas of responsibility include:

Information line

All locations can be contacted through the DSS national number, 1300 653 227 (Call rates from landline and mobile providers may vary. Please check with your current service provider).

Recommended links

Families and children(opens in a new window)
dss.gov.au
Housing support(opens in a new window)
dss.gov.au
Seniors(opens in a new window)
dss.gov.au
Communities and Vulnerable People(opens in a new window)
dss.gov.au
Disability and carers(opens in a new window)
dss.gov.au

Last reviewed: July 2021

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Found 16 results

The First 1000 Days | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

Read more on Department of Social Services website

Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program (Safe Places) | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Benefits & Payments | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Mental Health | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Seniors | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

Read more on Department of Social Services website

Communities and Vulnerable People | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Parenting | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Homelessness | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Disability and Carers | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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The transition from care: Avoidable costs to governments of alternative pathways of young people exiting the formal child protection care system in Australia | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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