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DARK SECRETS: Social services - The Real Truth

Where did everyone go? The public service agencies hit hardest by cuts

How many staff left your agency? See the latest APS headcount data.

The Canberra Times · Oct 1

Leaked census results at govt agency reveals decline in trust, burnout

Staff endorsement fell 17 points as middle managers exit.

The Canberra Times · Sep 13

Australians could soon be able to choose what appears in their social media feed. How would this work?

On ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, federal Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said the government is exploring whether Australians should be able to opt in to algorithmically curated social media feeds.

The Conversation · Sep 1

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FED:Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims

Department of Social Services officials says artificial intelligence is being used to speed up processing times for thousands of applications.

AAP · Jun 4

Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims

Department of Social Services officials says artificial intelligence is being used to speed up processing times for thousands of applications.

AAP · Jun 4

'Violence is learnt': next stage of plan to end crisis

The next phase of a national plan to end gender-based violence will focus on practical and systemic solutions to be implemented in the next five years.

AAP · May 22

'By us, for us': plan to stamp out Indigenous violence

A 10-year plan has been unveiled to address disproportionate rates of domestic violence against Indigenous women and children.

AAP · Feb 10

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Trump Administration to Freeze £7.39 Billion Childcare Funding in Five Blue States

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze of £7.39 billion ($10 billion) in federal childcare and social services funding to five Democratic-led US states.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

How to watch 'Little Disasters' — stream free from anywhere with TVNZ+

Six-part psychological thriller based on best-selling Sarah Vaughn novel "Anatomy of a Scandal". Here's how to watch "Little Disasters" online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 9, 2025

Support payments streamlined to help struggling kids

Parents battling with day-to-day costs for their kids will be able to access support more easily as a confusing bureaucratic system is slimmed down.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Aged pensioners to feel impact of asset test changes

Rates the government assumes people earn money on savings from will increase for the first time since they were lowered during the global pandemic.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Child Protective Services Investigated Her 4 Times Because She Let Her Kids Play Outside

A mom who trusted her kids to play outside ended up under repeated investigation.

Reason · Aug 9, 2025

The ghost of Robodebt – Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated

A recent landmark court decision could have significant ramifications for several million social security recipients.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2025

Worries autism plan may overlook children who need help

Australia has launched its first national autism strategy and action plan but some say it doesn't go far enough to improve inclusion and engagement.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

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AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Sexual abuse survivors won't have their redress scheme payments counted when their finances are means-tested before heading into aged care.

Bored Panda · Nov 1, 2024

“She Then Called The Secret Service”: 30 Of The Worst Neighbor Experiences People Have Ever Had

Unfortunately for some people, their neighbors are crazy enough to make life difficult for them for no apparent reason. The post “She Then Called The Secret Service”: 30 Of The Worst Neighbor Experiences People Have Ever Had first appeared on Bored Panda.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.

AAP · Jul 30, 2024

'Kick in the guts': shock at disability report response

Almost a year after the Disability Royal Commission delivered its damning report, the government has released its response to a mixed reaction.

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Latin Times · Jul 16, 2024

NYC will stop cash assistance benefits to New Yorkers that fail to meet work requirements

The city's Social Services agency stopped requiring proof of employment during the pandemic, but it will soon reinstate those qualifications

AAP · May 3, 2024

Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Australian carers who receive government support payments will be provided better work flexibility in an effort to boost workforce participation.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

The federal government has released a draft national autism strategy centred on improving economic and social inclusion as well as the experience of diagnosis.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.

AAP · Nov 7, 2023

Funds for research on violence against Indigenous women

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced funding for Indigenous-led research into violence against First Nations women and children.

WhatToWatch · Jun 22, 2023

Coronation Street fans question the whereabouts of 'INVISIBLE' character during the Daisy and Ryan saga

Coronation Street fans have noted that one character is noticeably absent during the drama.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Couple jailed over the ‘sadistic cruelty’ and death of baby Jacob

Jacob Lennon suffered a catalogue of injuries.

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