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The government has unveiled Australia’s first-ever National Autism Strategy aimed at breaking down barriers and improving the lives of nearly 300,000 people across the country living with autism. Launched on Tuesday, the new strategy and its associated Action Plan will mark a coordinated national approach to bolstering inclusion and the…

US officials believe a ceasefire deal could be made before Trump’s inauguration

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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.

Anti-poverty activists say indexed rise in Centrelink payments on 1 January won’t cover soaring rent and the high cost of living

First report card on 88 providers in government program finds seven needing improvement and five failing on effectiveness

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

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

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Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence are set to be assisted through a national early intervention trial.

Domestic violence workers will be surveyed about their experience on the job as part of a national poll.