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Successful financial mentoring providers confirmed
The Ministry of Social Development has published the first round of successful providers for financial mentoring services around the country to work with people to improve their financial wellbeing and take control of their finances.
MSD's Changemaker Fund to mobilise initiatives leading change with men
The second round of the ‘Changemaker Fund’ is now open to support initiatives that explore and adopt positive and safer behaviours with men in their communities. Applications are open from 10 April 2024 to 1 May 2024 for individuals, groups, or organisations that are working to lead change with men in their communities.
Apply or find out more about the Changemaker Fund – Change is Possible website
MSD’s targets for the next five years
The Prime Minister has announced nine targets for Government agencies. MSD will work to reduce the number of people receiving Jobseeker Support, and the number of households in emergency housing.
Repayments of wage subsidy top $826M as investigations continue
Repayments have topped $826M, and 47 people have been brought before the courts, as MSD continues its investigations into wage subsidy scheme payments.
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