Families are being urged to finalise their family assistance obligations for the 2015/16 financial year before 30 June 2017, or risk missing out on payments.
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June 2017 Update #DHSTV
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during June 2017. Continue reading June 2017 Update #DHSTV
May 2017 update #DHSTV
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from General Manager Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during May 2017.
Reflecting on Multiple Birth Awareness Week
Multiple Birth Awareness Week celebrated 12-19 March focuses on the vital support provided to multiple birth families by the Australian Multiple Birth Association and local clubs around Australia.
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Parents share their #SchoolCostSavers tip on Facebook
January is certainly a hectic time for families, with many people starting their preparations for the new school year.
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Reflecting on World Prematurity Day 2016
There’s a saying that good things come in small packages. Hanna Mapley who works for the Department of Human Services couldn’t agree more when it comes to her children, after giving birth to not one but two premmie babies.
You asked, we answered: over 10,000 family tax time questions
The Department of Human Services responded to thousands of questions on Facebook and Twitter over the month of July, with more than 1,000 questions coming in on the busiest day.
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Department celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
With 10 children and 14 grandchildren, the significance of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is not lost on Damien Tunmuck.
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Goodna team brings community together for Families Expo
The Department of Human Services team at Goodna Service Centre pride themselves on being involved in their local community.
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Tax lodgement window closing for families
Around 260,000 Australians who received family assistance payments in 2014/15 are being reminded to finalise their tax requirements or risk missing out on their full entitlement for that year. Continue reading Tax lodgement window closing for families