.- New Social Support Group arrangements under CHSP- 6 August 2020 Newsletter
From 1 July 2020, clients accessing Social Support Group services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and who transition to a Home Care Package (HCP), will be able to continue to access this service type as a CHSP client. These clients should not...Workforce support for CHSP providers August 2020
The Department of Health recognises that many CHSP service providers currently operating in COVID-19 hotspots are experiencing issues recruiting and retaining key aged care workers and clinical care staff. To help support providers during this period, the Department...Health update -re social Leave from Residential care to Home Care [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]
See link below a recent update when residential clients want to more on a temporary basis to Home care....DSS Feeds
7 September 2021A new national campaign, A Life Changing Life, encourages Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job to consider care and support work. The care and support sector, which includes aged care, disability and veterans’ support is the fastest-growing sector in Australia right now. With the growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Australia’s ageing population, there are plenty of opportunities for people looking for rewarding work that fits in with their lives. A Life Changing Life aims to reach students, young people looking for meaningful work, professionals looking to transfer their skills into the sector,… [...]
11 May 2021The 2021-22 Budget was released on 11 May 2021. This year’s Budget supports Australians to get ahead and build a better life for themselves and their families while continuing to move toward a more optimistic and stronger economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out more visit our dedicated Budget page. You will find media releases, fact sheets and the Portfolio Budget Statements. [...]
31 March 2021The Department has received reports that members of the public have received emails claiming to be from the ‘Department of Social Services’. These claims are false and these individuals do not represent the department or the Commonwealth. We are currently investigating the matter. If you have received an email — do not click any links or open any attachments. Please delete the email. We encourage you to report incidents of this nature to Scamwatch via www.scamwatch.gov.au [...]
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