National Volunteer Week | 14-20 May 2012
National Reconciliation Week
Early Childhood Scholarships
Gungaderra Community Arts Program
On a low income...find out what help is available to you
Audrey Fagan Enrichment Grants | closes 25 May 2012
Current News
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Office for Children Youth and Family Support Realignment
Update 14 May 2012
A key priority for OCYFS is to deliver quality services and programs and achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
OCYFS is currently undergoing an OCYFS organisational realignment designed to strengthen policy, programs and services under the banner of Refreshing the Service Culture.
OCYFS Realignment [PDF 195KB] [Word 148KB]
Disability E-News
Digital Switchover Household Assistance Scheme
Are you ready for digital TV? more information on the Digital Switchover Scheme
ACT Targeted Assistance Strategy
The Targeted Assistance Strategy affirms that all Canberrans should have the opportunity to reach their potential, make a contribution and share the benefits of an inclusive community.
The Targeted Assistance Strategy is designed to assist people who may not be receiving or accessing assistance, but find themselves in financial hardship. They are people who the community may be surprised to know needed help. More information on the ACT Targeted Assistance Strategy.
View the ACT Targeted Assistance Strategy Report.
Listen to the Assistance website radio advertisment 
Transcript: If you are on a low income there's a new website where you can find out about the range of assistance to help you cope with things like paying rego bills, fines, utility bills and other expenses. Visit Assistance 
to find out more or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. That's Assistance or Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. Authorised by the ACT Government.
2012 Quality of Life Grants
Disability ACT invites you to apply for a Quality of Life Grant. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for goods or services that will make a real difference to the lives of people with disability under 65 years of age and their families and carers who assist them.
Applications for the 2012 Quality of Life Grants close 31 May 2012. More information on the Quality of Life Grants.
Early Childhood Scholarship Program
If you work in the early childhood education and care sector, you’ll know that changes are happening. The National Quality Framework, which sets out the standards for the sector, will be introducing a range of reforms starting from now. More information on the Early Childhood Scholarship Program.
Disability Information Support Hub (The DISH @ Oatley)
A new government-community partnership giving people with disabilities and their families better access to information, services and supports has been launched.
“The Disability Information Support Hub in Oatley Court, Belconnen (DISH @ Oatley) co-locates services provided by the House with No Steps, Woden Community Services and Disability ACT.
DISH @ Oatley website For more information call 6205 9331
Equal Remuneration Decision
Fair Work Australia has handed down its decision on the application by the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union, the Health Services Union, the Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland, the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union and the Australian Education Union for an Equal Remuneration order: Equal Remuneration Decision
Public Housing Asset Management Strategy
The following document "The Public Housing Asset Management Strategy", outlines the approach to efficiently and effectively utilise the public housing asset portfolio to meet the current and future housing requirements of those Canberrans most in need. more information on the public housing asset management strategy
Affordable Rental Scheme
The ACT Affordable Rental Office currently has 19 rental properties available for older Canberrans. More information on the affordable rental scheme
ACT Volunteering Statement
The ACT Government recognises the benefits, opportunities and needs of volunteering in the community. The principles set out in the ACT Volunteering Statement are a platform for good practice. They reflect a whole-of-government and community approach to supporting and recognising volunteers. more information on the ACT Volunteering Statement
ACT Young People’s Plan Implementation Plan and Progress Report
ACT Young People’s Plan Implementation Plan and Progress Report
More after school options for kids and teens with disability
Children and young people with disability will soon have access to new after school and vacation programs with the announcement of community agencies to provide the services. more information on new after school options for kids and teens with disability
ACT Review of the Emergency Response Strategy for Children in Crisis in the ACT
Enhanced Bail Service for Youth Justice
The After-Hours Bail Support Service (the Service) provides a service for young people who are at risk of being remanded in custody, to assist them to remain in the community. The Service makes assessments of young people’s suitability for bail and provides support and advice to young people, family and other supports and the police.
The Service’s target group is young people in police custody in relation to fresh offences, where the watch house sergeant is considering refusing bail and young people already on bail, who are at risk of breaching their bail, or who have already breached their bail.
This Service operates between 5pm- 2am weekdays and 4pm-2am weekends and public holidays. The After Hours Bail Support Service has a toll free number which is 1800 178 277.
For further information, please email AHBSS@act.gov.au
