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For a comprehensive list of DHCS Publications please visit DHCS Publications.
Current Information
Australian Capital Territory Budget 2008-2009
Australian Capital Territory Budget 2008-2009 
Presented on 6 May 2008 by Jon Stanhope MLA,
Treasurer of the Australian Capital Territory
$24.6 Million For Community Facilities in the ACT
Visit this link to access the Purdon & Associates reports, including individual site reports.
ACT Homelessness Charter - A Statement of Rights
ACT Homelessness Charter - A Statement of Rights.
Bimberi Recruitment - Information Sessions
Bimberi will replace the current Youth Detention Centre at Symonston. It will be the first Human Rights Compliant youth detention centre in Australia. As well as being designed to meet Human Rights standards, Bimberi will have the latest in security technology for all security levels from low to maximum. Bimberi will have state-of-the-art recreation, education, training and health facilities.
- Goulburn Soldiers Club 6pm Thursday 24th April 08
- Vikings Tuggeranong 6pm Wednesday 30th April 08
- Cooma Ex-Servicemen’s Club 6pm Monday 5th May 08
- Yass Soldiers Club 6pm Thursday 8th May 08
- Queanbeyan Roos Club 6pm Monday 12th May 08
- Woden Southern Cross Club 6pm Thursday 15th May 08
For further information please phone Dani Ohmsen on 6205 4928.
Bimberi Administrative Services Officer Class 3/4 - $46,253 - $55,974
Duty Statement & Selection Criteria  46kb
Duty Statement & Selection Criteria  39.6kb
Application Package 272kb
The first round of interviews has now closed. Further rounds will close on 18 May 2008 and 22 June 2008, if the link on the jobs@act.gov.au website is closed please send applications to:
via Post:
Attention DHCS Recruitment Officer
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
via Email:
Danielle Ohmsen
2007/2008 Carer Recognition Grants
The ACT Government is seeking applications from community organisations to provide funding for projects that recognise and support carers. Each year $200,000 is available to fund projects up to a maximum of $60,000 (excluding GST), which address one or more of the following initiatives:
- Carer Support Projects: projects that improve the capacities, skills, knowledge and networks of carers and former carers.
- Strategic Projects: projects that inform the future development of innovative and responsive supports for carers.
Projects can target all carers or specific groups of carers such as young carers, culturally and linguistically diverse carers or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers. Closing date for applications is COB Monday, 26 May 2008.
Guidelines & Application Form 327kb
Guidelines & Application Form 154kb
Review of ACT Government Concessions
The report of the Review of ACT Government Concessions was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly on 1 April 2008 by Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, Minister for Disability and Community Services. There are twenty-four findings in the report relating to ACT Government Concessions. These findings will influence future policy and program development for concessions, which assist eligible Canberrans to meet energy, water and sewerage charges, public transport, motor vehicle registration and other costs.
In its response, the ACT Government agreed with seven of the findings and noted seventeen findings. The ACT Government is seeking to achieve a more coordinated concession system in the ACT, within work that is focussed on improving the accessibility and promotion of concessions to the community.
Review of ACT Government Concessions 729kb
Review of ACT Government Concessions 518kb
ACT Government Response - Review of ACT Government Concessions 170kb
ACT Government Response - Review of ACT Government Concessions 227kb
Community Partners News & Information
Latest Community Partners News & Information March 08 1,824KB
Previous Community Partners News & Information
Children and Young People Bill 2008
The Children and Young People Bill 2008 was introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly on 6 March 2008 by the Minister for Children and Young People, Katy Gallagher and Attorney General, Simon Corbell.
The Bill proposes significant reform to the law relating to children and young people in the Territory, particularly in the areas of care and protection, youth justice, the regulation of childcare services and employment. The Bill will replace the Children and Young People Act 1999.
The Bill has been informed by a comprehensive review of the 1999 Act.
Annual Report 2006-07
DHCS Annual Report 2006-07
Review of Philanthropy in the ACT
The Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services has engaged Urbis to undertake a Review of Philanthropy in the ACT. Submissions into the review are invited from individuals, interest groups, industry and other stakeholders. Further information and the Terms of Reference are available at Women, Ageing and Community.
Review of ACT Government Concessions
The Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services is undertaking a Review of ACT Government Concessions, which will be tabled as a report to the ACT Legislative Assembly at the end of the year. The Terms of Reference for the Review and further information can be found at ACT Concessions
Public Housing Reforms
Changes to public housing tenure arrangements announced by the Government in April 2007 are being progressively developed and implemented.
2007/08 Disability ACT Budget Initiative
Questions and Answers about the 2007/08 Budget Initiative - Disability ACT response to known and unmet demand.
2007/08 ACT Budget Allocation
Finding their way Home
(this research is jointly funded by the Australian Government under the Supported Accommodation and Assistance Program (SAAP) and the ACT Government)
Finding their way home: Children's experience of homelessness (large) 7.47mb
Literature review: The experiences and effects of family homelessness for children 580kb
Literature review: Engaging children in research on sensitive issues 4.27kb
Community Support & Infrastructure Grants Program
Community Support & Infrastructure Grants Program
Young People's Plan 2004-2008
Young People's Plan 2004-2008 Progress Report 260KB
Changes to ACT Public Housing Policy
On 20 April 2007, the ACT Government announced changes to the public housing policy aimed at reducing the pressure on waiting lists and further ensuring public housing is targeted at Canberrans most in need.
The changes are detailed in the media releases attached below.
Tenants with any enquiries about these changes can telephone 133427.
Housing changes assist those most in need 31KB
Housing changes assist those most in need 70KB
Shorter waiting times for Public Housing 30KB
Shorter waiting times for Public Housing 65KB
New Youth Detention Centre
New Youth Detention Centre
Office of Children Youth and Family Support - Strategic Focus 2007
2007 Strategic Focus 1.19MB
Breaking the Cycle - The ACT Homelessness Strategy Annual Progress Report
Second Annual Progress Report 110KB
Second Annual Progress Report 229KB
Attachment 1 - ACT Homelessness Committee membership 37KB
Attachment 1 - ACT Homelessness Committee membership March 27KB
Attachment 2 - 82 Actions Excel 160KB
Attachment 2 - 82 Actions 28KB
Attachment 3 - consolidated 26 actions Excel 112KB
Attachment 3 - consolidated 26 actions 17KB
Service Delivery Platform 419KB
Women's Information and Referral Centre
Courses for Women
ACT Office for Women
Honouring Our Local Women Publication
Select Committee Report on the Status of Women in the ACT
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