Date Time Historic expansion of support for vulnerable Australians The Morrison Government is delivering an unprecedented boost to services supporting women, children and Australians who rely on our social security safety net, as part of our commitment to protect the most vulnerable Australians now and into the future. Minister for Families and Social Services and Women’s Safety Anne Ruston said funding in the 2021‑22 Budget will keep Australians safe and secure Australia’s recovery, by providing more than $10 billion for initiatives administered by the Department of Social Services. “This Government is standing up for our most vulnerable Australians, whether they be women and children at risk of or experiencing violence, people who had lost their jobs during the pandemic or survivors of institutional child sexual abuse,” Minister Ruston said.