Players from 10 different agencies are preparing to battle it out at the first Australian Government Cyber War Games, hosted by the Department of Human Services. Continue reading Agencies prepare for battle ahead of Cyber War Games
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14 September – Correction of reporting in the Ballarat Courier
The Ballarat Courier (‘Robo-debt’ hits city hard, p9, 14 September) published incorrect statements about the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Report into the Department of Human Services’ Online Compliance Intervention.
Reporting suggested acting Commonwealth Ombudsman Richard Glenn “found the program had a ‘profoundly negative impact on the lives of thousands of Australians’”.
This is incorrect.
The department requested a correction which was printed in the 15 September 2017 edition.
Seven years of giving
Bendigo Foodshare and The OTIS Foundation Bendigo have received a financial boost thanks to donations from staff at the local Department of Human Services’ Smart Centre.
New Agents for Childers and Gin Gin
Childers and Gin Gin residents will enjoy expanded service hours thanks to new Department of Human Services Agents commencing Monday 18 September 2017. Continue reading New Agents for Childers and Gin Gin
Podcast: Seniors and technology
Department of Human Services General Manager, Hank Jongen, chats to Nan Bosler about the importance of seniors embracing technology.
September 2017 Update #DHSTV
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during September 2017. Continue reading September 2017 Update #DHSTV
The breath of life
Sarah Twigger, from the Bunbury Smart Centre, literally owes her life to a complete stranger. While she’ll never meet the generous person, every breath she takes is filled with gratitude.
Australian Press Council adjudication
The Australian Press Council upheld a complaint by the Department of Human Services about an article in The Canberra Times on March 30, 2017, headed “Another debt debacle” in print and “Centrelink hits 21,000 families with bogus FTB debts” online.
Semester Two Reminders for Students
As semester two gets underway around the country, university students are reminded to notify the Department of Human Services of any changes to their study load or circumstances to avoid a possible Centrelink debt.
The best way to learn is by being with people
Having lived in crisis-stricken Ethiopia, Gemechu Dembali has a better understanding than most about what it’s like to have to move to a new country. Continue reading The best way to learn is by being with people