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Department of Social Services

Vision and mission

Department of Social Services mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.

How DSS can help

Areas of responsibility include:

Information line

All locations can be contacted through the DSS national number, 1300 653 227 (Call rates from landline and mobile providers may vary. Please check with your current service provider).

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Department of Social Services.

Last reviewed: July 2021

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The First 1000 Days | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

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Benefits & Payments | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Parenting | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Disability and Carers | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Families and Children | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Intercountry Adoption | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about coronavirus (COVID-19) | Department of Social Services, Australian Government

Improving the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

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