The Minister for Social Services is the Australian federal government minister who oversees Australian Government social services, including mental health, families and children's policy, and support for carers and people with disabilities, and seniors.

[1] Amanda Rishworth was appointed as minister on 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.

[2] In the Government of Australia, the Ministers administer the portfolio through the Department of Social Services.

The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, or any of its precedent titles:[7] The Turnbull government transferred the aged care portfolio back to the Department of Health in October 2015.

[8] A separate outer ministry role of the Minister for Community Services existed between January 2006 and December 2007, supplementing the cabinet role of the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.