The Social Inclusion Unit, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Social Inclusion Unit was established in December 2007 to perform a strategic policy advisory and coordination function across government. It currently performs this function across four work groups:
- applied research, locational and data analysis support, including the development of indicators for social inclusion
- policy, strategy and coordination activities across PM&C and other key agencies to advise on the Social Inclusion Agenda
- Third Sector reform for strengthening local communities, including the National Compact and
- Secretariat for the Social Inclusion Board and the Community Response Task Force
Email: socialinclusionunit@pmc.gov.au
Social Inclusion and Participation Group, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
The Social Inclusion and Participation Group was formed in August 2008 to develop social inclusion and participation policies across the Department’s portfolio. Its major activities are to:
- develop social inclusion policy for disadvantaged groups in terms of early childhood, education, skills development and training, employment and workplace relations
- support and advise the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Inclusion, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, and Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, and
- administer the $41m Innovation Fund for projects to assist the most disadvantaged job seekers.
Email: enquiry@socialinclusion.gov.au
Social Inclusion Division, Attorney - General’s Department
This division is responsible for policy, legislation, advice and programs related to human rights, legal assistance, Indigenous law and justice, and native title.