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13.4 Outcome and program structure

The department has one outcome and three programs.

Figure 5: Outcome and program structure, 2018–19

Outcome 1

Support individuals, families and communities to achieve greater self‑sufficiency; through the delivery of policy advice and high quality accessible social, health and child support services and other payments; and support providers and businesses through convenient and efficient service delivery.

Program 1.1

Services to the Community—Social Security and Welfare: The department supports individuals, families and communities to achieve greater self‑sufficiency by providing access to social security and welfare payments and services on behalf of the Australian Government.

Program 1.2

Services to the Community—Health: The department supports individuals, families and communities to achieve greater self‑sufficiency by providing access to health payments and services on behalf of the Australian Government.

Program 1.3

Child Support: The department’s Child Support program is designed to ensure that both parents contribute to the cost of their children, according to their capacity.