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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders may benefit from: 1. medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) at the concessional rate, … See more

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URL: https://www.dss.gov.au/benefits-payments/concession-and-health-cards/commonwealth-seniors-health-card

Health Care Card

WEBThe Carer Allowance (child) Health Care Card is available on application. It is for the direct benefit of a child under 16 years with a disability or severe illness whose parents / carers …

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Concession and health cards

WEBThe concession cards that are issued by the Commonwealth Government include: the Pensioner Concession Card (for all pensioners and certain social security …

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Pensioner Concession Card

WEBPensioner Concession Card holders and their dependants may receive the following concessions: reduced out-of-hospital medical expenses above a concessional threshold …

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2.2.5.60 Determining an illness separated couple

WEBA couple is considered to be an 'illness separated couple' where: they are unable to live together in their home, and. the inability to live together. is due to illness or infirmity of either or both of them. results in their living expenses being greater or are likely to be greater than otherwise, and. is likely to continue indefinitely.

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Disability Employment Services Department of Social Services

WEBIn July 2023, the Australian Government announced a new Disability Employment Services (DES) Quality Framework (Framework). The Framework is designed to ensure the …

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How the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and …

WEB3 When will an NDIS participant be able to include disability-related health supports in plans? From 1 October 2019, NDIS participants who need disability-related health …

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Early Childhood Intervention Services and Supports

WEBNational Early Childhood Program for Children with Disability and Developmental Concerns (the NECP) The NECP is intended to support young children (aged 0-8 years) with …

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Landmark independent NDIS Review report released

WEBToday the final report of the Independent NDIS Review (the Review) has been released today at 9am (https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/).The report maps out the Review’s

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Programs & Services

WEBThe Department of Social Services (the department) funds the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program and the Digital Work and Study Service (DWSS). …

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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) fact sheet

WEBThis fact sheet describes changes to the CSHC announced in the 2014-15 Budget. Last updated: 23 September 2015 - 4:08pm

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Seniors Connected Program

WEBThe program runs from 2019-20 to 2023-24 with a total budget allocation of $10 million. Funding is split evenly between the two activities. You can contact the department’s …

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Disability and Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031

WEBDisability and Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031. More than one in six Australians have a disability. That is more than one in six of the people who share our homes and …

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Better Practice Guide to Complaint Handling in Aged Care …

WEBThis booklet provides an evidence-based approach to complaint handling in a plain English, easy-to-understand format. It highlights the role of communication in effective complaint …

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Guide to the List of Recognised Disabilities

WEBPart 1 - Recognised Disabilities. Moderate to severe multiple disability or moderate to severe physical disability (including neurological disability) where the child is, or is likely …

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The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children …

WEBThe National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. On 17 October 2022, the Australian, state and territory governments released the National Plan to End …

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Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of

WEBBuilding a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants (BNLA) Overview. Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian …

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Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 Department of Social

WEBThe Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (the DSI Act) commences on 1 January 2024. The Act replaces the Disability Services Act 1986. This page includes …

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Organisational Structure Department of Social Services, …

WEBDeputy Secretary – Matt Flavel, Social Security. Deputy Secretary – Letitia Hope, Families and Communities. Chief Operating Officer – Patrick Hetherington. Deputy Secretary – Robyn Shannon, Disability and Carers. Chief of Staff (Branch Manager) – Sarah Peascod. Chief Counsel – Bronwyn Worswick, Legal Services.

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Disability Support Pension

WEBDisability Support Pension. The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is designed to support people if they have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric impairment …

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Developing the National Housing and Homelessness Plan

WEBDeveloping the National Housing and Homelessness Plan About the National Housing and Homelessness Plan. To help more Australians access safe and affordable housing, the …

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