Links to Australian Government web sites relating to benefits, payments and services

Centrelink is an Australian Government statutory agency that assists Australians to become self-sufficient, and supports those in need, through the delivery of a range of services

Centrelink International Services handles the day-to-day details of making Social Security payments to over 60 000 customers who are outside Australia for more than 26 weeks (in some cases, more than 13 weeks)

Centrelink's access page to payment and service information arranged by individual profiles (parent or guardian, separated or divorced, looking for work, studying or training, self-employed or farmer, crisis or special help, moved to Australia, illness, injury or disability, caring, help after a death, retirement)

The Community Development Division brings together a number of interrelated activities that have a particular focus on improving the quality of life of all Tasmanians, building community capacity, addressing social disadvantage and increasing social inclusion

FaHCSIA is the Australian Government department responsible for a broad range of social policy issues affecting the community, families and individuals, including income support, housing policy, community support, disability services, child care services and family issues

Web site of the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services, providing a gateway to a range of information about the agency and its services, and health and housing matters

Gateway Services provide a single entry point to all family services in each Area of the State; Hobart, Rosny Hill, Launceston and Burnie. Referrals to Gateway Services can be made by calling 1800 171 233

The Australian Government Portfolio Department of Human Services provides a central policy and coordination role for the delivery of services across the Human Services Portfolio, as well as being the delivery agency for child support and vocational rehabilitation services. It includes the Child Support Agency and CRS Australia, and works with the Portfolio agencies of Centrelink, Medicare Australia, and Australian Hearing

Links to Australian Government web sites relating to family, home and community

Information on the Tasmanian Government's development of a consumer and community engagement strategy for the delivery of human services

Details and documents relating to the new governance framework for the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services

Subject list of services provided or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services

The Australian Government's Portfolio of Human Services consists of the Department of Human Services (including the Child Support Agency and CRS Australia), Centrelink, Medicare Australia, and Australian Hearing. The site provides information on a range of issues affecting families and individuals

Information on the programs and services for indigenous people delivered by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Search or browse to find contact details of support, rights, legal aid, and community group organisations, and related government agencies

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page including the Australian Government's new multicultural policy, 'The People of Australia', launched 16 February 2011, programs, publications and dates

The Australian Government's web site providing information on its health reform program designed to improve and modernise Australia's health system

Information on the national health reform program as it relates to Tasmania

The Office for Children's role is to lead the implementation of Our Children Our Young People Our Future. The Office brings together professionals from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education and the Department of Police and Emergency Management

The Australian Government Office for Women, part of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), provides policy advice on issues affecting women in Australia

Tasmanian Government information for Tasmanian Seniors including the Seniors Card, a concessions guide and link to the Tasmanian Plan for positive ageing

Links to a secure entry point to Australian Government social and health related services, providing access to the information and services of a range of Human Services agencies (including Centrelink, Child Support Agency, and Medicare)

Commonwealth portal for access to information on government programs and services for regional and rural Australia

The first study of social enterprise in the state and it is a partnership between the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania. It is a stock-take of activity that will provide valuable information to guide the development of the social enterprise sector in Tasmania and nationally. Report available for downloading

The Community Development Division, Department of Premier and Cabinet, works to ensure women can be engaged in all aspects of society, and to ensure that Government policies, programs and projects are responsive to the needs of women and representative of their views