E&EO MINISTER ROBERT: As the Federal Government has delivered unprecedented levels of economic support during some very, very difficult times this year, we’ve also delivered…
More than $13 million in welfare payments have been recovered and about 650 matters referred for criminal prosecution under a joint Services Australia and Australian…
The Morrison Government is investing in innovative strategies to address the barriers preventing people with mental illness and disability from finding and keeping a job.…
The Morrison Government continues to stand side-by-side with Australians as restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic impact families and the support services they rely on.…
The Morrison and Gutwein Governments will provide more than $2 million over five years to Burnie Works to help improve local employment opportunities. Minister for Families…
It has been an unprecedented 18 months, and an honour to serve the Australian people as the Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, has confirmed NDIS participants in declared hotspot local government areas have access to a range of…
The Morrison Government is maximising access to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse by ensuring all named institutions are obliged to join throughout…
The Morrison Government will continue to provide elevated levels of income support into the new year after Parliament today passed the Social Services and Other…
E&OE… ALI CLARKE: Well it’s a good morning to Anne Ruston, the Minister for Families and Social Services. MINISTER RUSTON: Good morning. DAVID BEVAN: Anne…
The Cashless Debit Card will continue to support vulnerable people, families and communities following the passage in the Senate of legislation to maintain the program…
I rise this evening to speak on this Bill that continues our commitment to improve our welfare system and deliver a real difference to the…
E&OE… NEIL BREEN: What do you know about the trial of the Cashless Debit Card? The Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Area is one of four trial sites…
Today marks International Volunteer Day, an annual United Nations event held to celebrate the essential work of volunteers and recognise the significant contribution they make…
E&OE PETER GLEESON: Well Australian wine makers are being warned to prepare for another blow as China threatens to extend its heavy handed tariffs on…
Community Services Ministers (CSM) met via teleconference on 27 November 2020. Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith, ACT Minister for Families and Community Services returned to CSM after…
Canberrans who can’t earn an income because they’ve been asked to self-isolate or quarantine may now be eligible for the $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. …
Marking International Day of People with Disability, the Morrison Government has today released a new Australian Public Service (APS) employment strategy to make employing people…
Minister for Government Services, Stuart Robert, today announced a new era of government service delivery will be trialled in Perth. From Monday 21 December, customers…
A nationally consistent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quality and safeguards system is now in place across Australia, delivering strong and consistent protections for every…
The Morrison Government will deliver $2.7 million across 779 local community organisations to support the work of the Australia’s volunteers. This funding is in addition…
The Australian Government welcomes the COVID-19 report of the Disability Royal Commission. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen significant challenges in the way…
The Morrison Government plans to strip organisations of their charitable status if they fail to fulfil their obligation to join the National Redress Scheme for…
The Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to promote the work and contribution of Australians with disability ahead of International Day of People with…
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is important that all Australians consider how they can each drive real and…