Minister for Social Services

The Minister for Social Services is the Australian federal government minister who oversees Australian Government social services, including mental health, families and children's policy, and support for carers and people with disabilities, and seniors.^[1] Amanda Rishworth was appointed as minister on 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.^[2]

Minister for Social Services

The Honourable

Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia

26 April 1939 (1939-04-26)

ministers.dss.gov.au/amanda-rishworth

Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency

Australian Institute of Family Studies

Commonwealth Advisory Committee on Homelessness

Community and Disability Services Ministers' Conference

Community Services Ministers' Advisory Council

Emergency Relief State Advisory Committees

National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc.

National Disability Advisory Council

National Disability Insurance Agency

National (SAAP) Coordination and Development Committee (CAD) representatives and Information Sub-committee

Supported Accommodation Assistance Program

Social Security Appeals Tribunal

In the Government of Australia, the Ministers administer the portfolio through the Department of Social Services. Other portfolio bodies for which the Ministers are responsible include:

Minister for Social Services