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Apply to be the Grants Administrator of SEDI

16 Nov 2023 The Department of Social Services is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for the position of Grants Administrator – Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI).

Families and Communities Program – Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity – Round 3

14 Nov 2023

Strong and Resilient Communities - Inclusive Communities grants will support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their communities by providing funding that supports:

Help shape the future of the Not-for-Profit sector

2 Nov 2023 The Not-for-Profit (NFP) Sector Development Blueprint (the NFP Blueprint) issues paper is now available on the DSS Engage website for feedback.

Disability Employment Expos Grant Opportunity

23 Oct 2023 The Disability Employment expos will provide people with disability with high support needs, and their families and carers, with information on a range of employment pathways and available supports. The program was announced as part of the Government’s 2023–24 Budget.

Supported Employment: Structural Adjustment Fund Grant Opportunity

23 Oct 2023 The Structural Adjustment Fund (the Fund) will run over 3 years from 2023–24 to 2025–26. The program was announced as part of the Government’s 2023–24 Budget.

Disability Employment Advocacy and Information Program Grant Opportunity

23 Oct 2023 The Disability Employment Advocacy and Information Program (the Advocacy Program) grant opportunity will provide people with high support needs, their families and carers, with access to advocacy support and information to build their confidence and understanding about their rights and options at work. The program was announced as part of the Government’s 2023–24 Budget.

Have your say on ways to help strengthen the community sector

18 Sep 2023 The Australian Government is committed to developing a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector.

Disability Representative Organisations grant opportunity

6 Sep 2023 The Disability Representative Organisations (DRO) grant opportunity will provide funding of up to $10.208 million (GST exclusive) over 2 years from 2024-25 to 2025-26 ($5.104 million per year) to organisations to provide systemic advocacy for Australians with disability.

New ‘Financial Reporting Requirements’ information pages for Grant Recipients

23 Aug 2023 The Community Grants Hub has recently updated the information available for grant recipients on the Financial Reporting Requirements page.

Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program – Inclusion Round

15 Aug 2023 The Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program (Safe Places) provides capital grants to fund the building, renovation or purchase of new emergency accommodation for women and children experiencing violence.