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Social Services Investment Framework - Draft for Consultation
The Draft Social Services Investment Framework aims to provide a whole-of-Government Framework for investment in social services. It provides a framework for a transparent and consistent approach to the way Government invests in social services; guides the delivery of social service outcomes for Queenslanders through efficient and effective allocation of public resources; provides the platform for
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Social and human services investment blueprint
The Queensland Government’s response to the Commission of Audit Final Report, transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the Government’s response to the Child Protection Commission of Inquiry Final Report, are driving a significant reform agenda for the Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services portfolio.
In 2013–14, the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disabili
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Investigation of portable long service leave scheme for employees in social and community service industry
For workers in the Social and Community Services (SACS) sector, long service leave (LSL) can be difficult to access due to high levels of mobility between employers and insecurity of work, largely due to short-term funding arrangements for work in these sectors and the hiring of staff based on limited term contracts.
LSL is provided for employees in Queensland under the Industrial Relations Act 20
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Referral of an inquiry into social isolation and loneliness in Queensland
Social isolation and loneliness are complex issues that are becoming increasingly more pronounced and problematic both in Australia and across the world.
Social isolation and loneliness significantly impact on an individuals’ physical and mental wellbeing and are linked to impaired cognition, depression, suicidality, and less physical activity. Loneliness is associated with a 26% increased likelih
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Expansion of Ethical Supplier Mandate
The Ethical Supplier Mandate (Mandate) and the Ethical Supplier Threshold (Threshold) are an integral part of the Queensland Government’s Buy Queensland approach. The Mandate and Threshold support the overarching Queensland Procurement Policy and keeping Queenslanders in quality, secure and safe local jobs.
The Queensland Government has a category management approach to procurement. There are curr
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