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Annual Report 06–07
Output 1: Core Department—Introduction
The Core Department plays a leadership and coordinating role across the Human Services Portfolio. In particular, it focuses on cross-portfolio objectives such as the reduction in health and welfare fraud, improved access to services for Indigenous Australians and major cross-portfolio programmes such as the development of the access card and the implementation of Job Capacity Assessments.
At the same time, the Core Department worked to implement successful approaches to improve the efficiency of Human Services service delivery agencies. These include expanding options for physical and electronic access, reducing red tape and improving communications, and lowering levels of staff absenteeism. Through its oversight of joint procurement and property management, and promotion of other cross-agency synergies, the Core Department also contributes to reduced costs and environmental impacts across the Portfolio.
Given its broad focus and suite of responsibilities, the Core Department has a unique opportunity to meet the changing needs of clients and customers. This year’s annual report shows that the Core Department is supported by effective cooperation between agencies.