Media Releases by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
States and territories sign onto social impact investing agreement
Australia’s market for investments which solve complex social issues is set to grow with states and territories pledging to work with the Morrison Government on…
National Redress Scheme update
Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston has today named six institutions which have failed to sign up to the National Redress Scheme by…
Scholarship for regional Australians with disability
The Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to showcase the incredible work of up and coming content makers with disability and increase employment opportunities.…
Additional financial counselling services in bushfire affected areas
The Morrison Government will provide $3.5 million to increase access to financial counselling services to deliver ongoing support to communities across Australia ravaged during the…
National Disability Research Partnership paves the way for further improvements to disability policy
The Morrison Government has today announced the launch of the National Disability Research Partnership, led by the Melbourne Disability Institute at the University of Melbourne.…
Deadline looms to join the National Redress Scheme
Another 130 institutions have signed up to the National Redress Scheme including three named in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.…
Independent Reviewer appointed for the National Redress Scheme
Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston today announced the appointment of Ms Robyn Kruk AO as the Independent Reviewer for the second anniversary…
Training to support people with autism into work
The Morrison Government is delivering on its election promise to support people with autism into employment. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston…
Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements
As steps are taken to re-open the Australian economy, mutual obligation requirements for job seekers will re-commence, in a limited capacity, from Tuesday 9 June…
Parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence
Minister for Women Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Families and Social Services Senator the Hon Anne Ruston have proposed draft Terms of…
Supporting isolated senior Australians to stay connected
The Morrison Government is supporting senior Australians through two new initiatives to prevent loneliness and social isolation under a $6 million communications package. Almost $5…
Continued support for young people leaving out-of-home care
The Morrison Government is extending the Towards Independent Adulthood trial in Western Australia to help support young people scheduled to leave out-of-home care in coming…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique
Community Services Ministers met to continue discussions about actions in place to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of the Coronavirus. All…
$9 million funding boost for community volunteers
The Morrison Government will provide $9 million to local community groups and organisations to support the work of Australia’s volunteers. Minister for Families and Social…
Boost to Domestic and Family Violence Services
The Morrison Government is boosting funding to Men’s Referral Service and the Salvation Army to ensure more people can access support for domestic and family…
Cashless Debit Card update
The Morrison Government is enhancing the user experience for Cashless Debit Card trial participants by introducing contactless payments and a 1 per cent interest rate…
Campaign to combat domestic violence during COVID-19 crisis
The Morrison Government is rolling out extra measures to ensure people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence know where to get help during the coronavirus…
Government partners with private sector to urge at risk Australians to reach out for help
The Morrison Government is working with the private sector to encourage Australians who are doing it tough to seek help while in isolation and physically…
National Redress Scheme update 2020
The National Redress Scheme will be assessed against a set of performance measures covering three priority areas: survivor experience, the health of the Scheme and…
Supporting isolated older Australians during Coronavirus
The Morrison Government will provide $1 million in grants for community organisations to provide digital devices to older Australians through the Be Connected program. Minister…
COVID -19 mutual obligation arrangements – Further extension of suspension and assistance to job seekers
The lifting of mutual obligations will continue until 22 May 2020 as a result of the impact of COVID-19. During this time employment services remain…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique
Community Services Ministers met to discuss current actions underway to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of COVID-19. All Ministers acknowledged that…
Protecting the lives of Australians with disability during Coronavirus
The Australian Government has taken urgent action to protect the lives of Australians with disability as we continue to confront the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday,…
Urgent support for 300 charities and community organisations
The Morrison Government is providing an immediate $100 million funding injection to more than 300 charities and community organisations to support Australians in the wake…
Supporting Australians most at risk in the wake of coronavirus
The Morrison Government has committed more than $154 million in additional support for Australians living with disability, experiencing domestic and family violence and families doing…