General resources:
Australian Institute of Family Studies The AIFS is an Australian government research and information agency promoting the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia
Centrelink Centrelink is an Australian Government statutory agency that assists Australians to become self-sufficient, and supports those in need, through the delivery of a range of services
Centrelink: individuals (payment and service profiles) Centrelink's access page to payment and service information arranged by individual profiles (parent or guardian, separated or divorced, looking for work, studying or training, self-employed or farmer, crisis or special help, moved to Australia, illness, injury or disability, caring, help after a death, retirement)
Centrelink International Services Centrelink International Services handles the day-to-day details of making Social Security payments to over 60 000 customers who are outside Australia for more than 26 weeks (in some cases, more than 13 weeks)
Department of Human Services Australian Government department responsible for directing, coordinating and brokering improvements to service delivery through the six human services agencies: Australian Hearing, Centrelink, Child Support Agency, CRS Australia, HSA Group and Medicare Australia
Forgotten Australians apology The Australian Government will issue a formal statement of acknowledgement and apology, on behalf of the nation, to institutionalised children and former child migrants at the end of 2009. To register your interest in being involved in the apology consultation or the history projects call 1800 050 011 or email child.protection@fahcsia.gov.au.
Future Communities Information on the Tasmanian Government's development of a consumer and community engagement strategy for the delivery of human services
Indigenous people (FaHCSIA) Information on the programs and services for indigenous people delivered by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Legal Aid Referral List Search or browse to find contact details of support, rights, legal aid, and community group organisations, and related government agencies
myaccount (Department of Human Services) Secure entry point to Australian Government social and health related services, providing access to the information and services of a range of Human Services agencies (including Centrelink, Child Support Agency, and Medicare)
Office for Women The Australian Government Office for Women, provides policy advice on issues affecting women in Australia
Office of Children and Youth Affairs (OCYA) OCYA provides policy advice on matters affecting children and young people, assists with information on related programs, services and issues, and works to improve young people's access to government decision-making
Reform Implementation Unit Department of Health and Human Services unit responsible for the management and implementation of reforms across the Tasmanian Child Protection, Family Services, Out of Home Care and Disability Services sectors
Regional entry point Commonwealth portal for access to information on government programs and services for regional and rural Australia
Seniors Bureau [Life Event]The Seniors Bureau develops policy and strategic plans to promote improved health and wellbeing for older Tasmanians
Women Tasmania Women Tasmania works to ensure women can be engaged in all aspects of society, and to ensure that Government policies, programs and projects are responsive to the needs of women and representative of their views. Resource centres are located in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie
yourHealth Web site for Australians to engage, consult and provide feedback to the Australian Government on options to improve the health system. Includes information on the National Preventative Health Strategy
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