There are now less than three weeks left for families to confirm their income for the 2016-17 financial year.
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Category: Media
Dandelions grow in STEM
Last month, 85 Department of Human Services Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) specialists celebrated graduating from the department’s STEM ICT (Information and Communications Technology) scheme. Continue reading Dandelions grow in STEM
Applications open for exciting ICT careers
People who want to help shape and protect the services delivered to millions of Australians are encouraged to apply for the Department of Human Services STEM recruitment round, which opens today. Continue reading Applications open for exciting ICT careers
Combating Youth Homelessness
Every night around 105,000 people are homeless and many are sleeping rough around Australia. Almost half (42 per cent) are under 25 years old, including almost 18,000 children under the age of 12.
Continue reading Combating Youth Homelessness
Public service careers for Indigenous Australians
Applications are open for the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Indigenous Apprenticeships Programme (IAP). Continue reading Public service careers for Indigenous Australians
Switching off for a sustainable future
The Department of Human Services is joining over 180 countries and territories in the global movement, Earth Hour, to highlight the need for action on climate change. Continue reading Switching off for a sustainable future
Plan ahead for payments over the Easter holidays
Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers should plan ahead for the Easter long weekend.
Continue reading Plan ahead for payments over the Easter holidays
Celebrating culture and community this World Social Work Day
This World Social Work Day, Department of Human Services’ staff member, Yasmin, reflects on why she became a social worker. Continue reading Celebrating culture and community this World Social Work Day
Supporting Australians at home and abroad
World Social Work Day (Tuesday 20 March) is the ideal time to highlight the work of the Department of Human Services’ social workers and raise awareness of social work services available for all Australians.
Continue reading Supporting Australians at home and abroad
Giuseppe celebrates Harmony Day at Human Services
Harmony Day (Wednesday 21 March) has special significance for the Department of Human Services’ staff with almost one in four from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Giuseppe Ardica is one of many staff who uses his language and cultural skills to make sure everyone can access government services and support regardless of their background.
Continue reading Giuseppe celebrates Harmony Day at Human Services