Department of Social Services
Vision and mission
Department of Social Services (Opens in new tab) mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
How DSS can help
Areas of responsibility include:
- Community support (Opens in new tab)
- Families and children (Opens in new tab)
- Housing Support (Opens in new tab)
- Ending violence (Opens in new tab)
- Income support (Opens in new tab)
- Disability employment (Opens in new tab)
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).
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