Media Releases by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Dating app users vulnerable to sexual violence
New research highlights the need for dating apps to protect Australians against sexual predators. The increasing popularity of online dating platforms has been matched by…
Albanese Labor Government to make student loan repayments fairer
The Albanese Labor Government will raise the minimum repayment threshold for student loans and cut repayment rates to make the repayment system fairer for all…
Government and philanthropy partner to empower communities
The Albanese Labor Government is co-investing alongside philanthropy to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities…
More support for communities to address child sexual abuse
The Albanese Government is investing $12.8 million to better equip existing specialist and community support services to respond to child sexual abuse and children displaying…
More housing for vulnerable women with New Generation Catherine House
More women in South Australia will be assisted to access crisis accommodation and recovery services, with confirmation that a New Generation Catherine House is to…
Supporting community-led action to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $10.89 million for nine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations to support campaigns and services that help children…
National Children’s Week highlights Australia’s commitment to kids
National Children’s Week marks an important opportunity for the Albanese Labor Government to reiterate its commitment to a brighter future for Australia’s children. This year,…
Sixth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. The appalling abuse endured by vulnerable children,…
$150 million in grant funding to ease financial pressures for Aussies doing it tough
The Albanese Labor Government has committed around $150 million each year to supporting Australians experiencing financial hardship with the opening of multiple grant rounds today…
Review of BetStop launched
The Minister for Communications has appointed Mr Richard Eccles to lead the first statutory review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. Implemented by the…
New advertising campaign calls for more young people to volunteer
The Albanese Labor Government has launched an awareness campaign today to encourage young people to consider taking up a volunteer role to strengthen the nation’s…
Draft National Carer Strategy open for public consultation
Australia’s three million unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our nation, and the Albanese Labor Government is making sure they are recognised, valued and…
Trial underway to help school-aged boys develop healthy masculinities
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $3.5 million to support three innovative projects promoting and encouraging healthy perceptions of masculinity among school-aged boys. The Healthy…
Negotiations to begin for an Australia-Mongolia Social Security Agreement
The Albanese Labor Government is entering into negotiations with the Mongolian Government on a bilateral social security agreement. An agreement would enhance access to certain…
Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave helping workers cope in crisis
An independent statutory review of the Albanese Government’s paid family and domestic violence leave has found the program is succeeding in supporting the financial security…
Better protections for telco customers experiencing domestic and family violence
The Albanese Government has taken an important step to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers experiencing domestic and family violence, by ensuring they can access timely…
Establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to achieving better outcomes for First Nations children, young people and their families. An independent National Commission for Aboriginal…
New Specialist Disability Program open for tender
The Albanese Labor Government’s vision of a New Specialist Disability Employment Program that puts participants back at the centre is one step closer to being…
Appointments to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group
The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Karyn Baylis AM as the new Chair to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group. Ms Baylis…
More emergency and crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing violence
Australians deserve to have a safe place to go when they need it most. Today the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) grant round opens,…
Making online dating safer
Australians deserve to feel safe when they are using dating apps. The Albanese Government has been working closely with the dating industry to develop an…
Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2024
Ambassadors for the 2024 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) have officially been confirmed. A total of eight Australians with a diverse range of…
New funding to support autistic Queensland women
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support inclusion and a sense of belonging in communities for Autistic Australians, with the commitment of $359,000 to…
Early intervention for adolescent young men and boys to end gender-based violence
Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence will be supported through the establishment of a national early intervention…
New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community
The Albanese Labor Government is reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and accessibility with the launch of a new pilot, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect…