Media Releases by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
National search for inaugural Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner
Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, the…
$5.2 million boost for financial counselling support in flood-affected communities in NSW and Queensland.
The Australian Government has announced an additional $5.2 million for financial counselling supports to help those affected by the floods in NSW and Queensland earlier…
Improving access to conferences for people with disability
The Australian Government has today announced 33 conference organisers will share in $315,000 in funding to maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability. …
A transition plan for Activ support workers with disability
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth today announced the Australian Government will provide grant funding of up to $7.8 million to Western Australia disability employment…
Getting NDIS participants home from hospital
National Disability Insurance Scheme participants who are stuck in hospital due to NDIS delays will be prioritised under a new plan agreed to by the…
Welfare payment accuracy slips under Coalition
The Albanese Labor Government today revealed that welfare payment accuracy has dropped due to the Coalition’s mismanagement of the welfare system, with JobSeeker accuracy dropping…
Family payments set to increase from 1 July
From 1 July 2022, more than 1.4 million Australian families will see an increase to family payments, while around one million pensioners will also benefit…
Abolishing the Cashless Debit Card
This week the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) released their latest audit into the cashless debit card program. The report showed whilst noting the Department…
Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards 2013
Australians are being encouraged to nominate outstanding Australian Disability Enterprises for a national award. The 2013 Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Awards celebrate and recognise employers…
Improving eye health of blind and vision impaired people
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Shayne Neumann, and Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Senator Matt…
Update for locals on DisabilityCare Australia
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth and Federal Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis today joined local people with disability, their families and carers…
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth today invited communities, schools, organisations and businesses around the country to stage their own local events to…
Update for Locals on DisabilityCare Australia
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth and Federal Member for Hindmarsh Steve Georganas today joined local people with disability, their families and carers…
New facility provides employment for people with disability
A brand new coffee packaging facility in Unanderra will provide supported employment to eight people with disability. Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth…
Update for locals on DisabilityCare Australia
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth and Federal Member for Throsby Stephen Jones today joined local people with disability, their families and carers…
$900 000 for Workshops for Parents and Carers of Children with Disability
Thousands of parents and carers of children with disability will have greater access to information about the support available to them with the help of…
Update For Locals On Disabilitycare Australia
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Amanda Rishworth and Federal Member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek today joined local people with disability, their families and carers…
Launch of world-first technology to enable blind and vision impaired Australians to enjoy live theatre
From today, a cutting-edge new app will enable people who are blind or vision impaired to enjoy live theatre by providing high-quality audio descriptions on…
More support for children with disability in rural and remote areas
Children with disability in rural and remote locations will have access to more early intervention services thanks to $450,000 from the Gillard Government’s Better Start…
Auslan interpreters booking service funded for further three years
Australians who are deaf will be able to continue booking Auslan interpreters to interpret for them at medical appointments following the selection of Wesley Mission…
More support for young carers
Young carers of people with mental illness will now be better supported by a national counselling service, thanks to a $251,000 investment from the Gillard…
Impossible Orchestra event wins award at Cannes festival
The Impossible Orchestra event, part of the Gillard Government’s national $1.6 million Care Aware Campaign, has taken out a top gong at a prestigious communications…
Celebrating our Leaders for tomorrow
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Amanda Rishworth, today congratulated 31 inspiring graduates of a Gillard Government national leadership program for people with disability at…
More Accessible Housing For People With Disability At Tura Beach
Federal Member for Eden Monaro Dr Mike Kelly, today officially launched a new housing development that will provide a safe and accessible home for four…
Conferences more accessible for people with disability
Australians with disability will be supported to attend conferences across the country, thanks to $350,000 from the Gillard Government under the National Disability Conference Initiative.…