Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

The former Australian Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) was a department of the Australian Government located in Greenway in Canberra.

It was formed in 2007 and absorbed the former Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

As a result of an Administrative Arrangements Order issued on 18 September 2013, the Department of Social Services was established and assumed most of the responsibilities of FaHCSIA; with indigenous affairs functions assumed by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

[3][4][5] The former department's role was to develop social policies and support affected Australian society and the living standards of Australian families.

The Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination was a part of FaHCSIA.