Our purpose

To improve the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families and vulnerable members of Australian communities.

How we deliver on our purpose

We work in partnership with government and non-government organisations and communities to ensure the effective development, management and delivery of payments, evidence-based policies, programs and services to support individuals and families.

Our outcomes

Social security

A sustainable social security system that incentivises self-reliance and supports people who cannot fully support themselves by providing targeted payments and assistance.

Families and communities

Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, children, families, and communities by providing targeted support.

Disability and carers

Supporting the independence of and economic participation by, people with disability and carers by providing targeted supports.

Housing  

Supporting access to safe and secure housing for individuals, including social housing, and providing targeted supports for preventing and addressing homelessness.

Our people

Find out more about the people working in the Social Services Portfolio. 

What we do

Find out more about our work to deliver our purpose.