A sea of blessings for patrol boat in Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA patrol boat provided by the Australian Government has today been blessed and is ready to take to the seas in the Torres Strait. The…
ABC Radio – Homelessness
Transcript by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPE&OE TONY EASTLEY: The Federal Government doesn’t know if it’s on course to meet its target to cut the homelessness rate by 20 per cent…
Learning the lessons: Halving homelessness in Helsinki
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor has visited the Finnish capital Helsinki to see first-hand how the country has halved homelessness over the past…
National Homeless Persons’ Week 2012
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralians concerned about homelessness are this week holding special events across the country to celebrate National Homeless Persons’ Week and raise awareness of the issue.…
Tasmania gets involved in Homeless Persons’ Week 2012
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe acting Minister for Housing and Homelessness and Member for Franklin, Julie Collins, today encouraged Tasmanians to get involved in National Homeless Persons’ Week. The…
Launch of National Homeless Persons’ Week
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood morning. I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to their Elders, both past…
It’s time to stand up for local people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Far North Queensland community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at a community forum held in Cairns today.…
Practical Design Fund to help guide the transition to a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasApplications have opened today for the Australian Government’s $10 million Practical Design Fund. The Practical Design Fund will support practical projects to identify how best…
It’s time to stand up for local people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Far North Queensland community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at a community forum held in Cairns today.…
National Disability Insurance Scheme, Campbell Newman, Family Responsibilities Commission – Doorstop, Cairns
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPJOURNALIST: So Jenny, you’re in Cairns today to talk about this NDIS. What’s so important about coming to this region to discuss this issue? JENNY…
Research shows tenants are satisfied with public housing
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe acting Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Julie Collins, today welcomed the latest research analysis showing most public and community housing tenants are satisfied with…
Celebrating Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday marks the 25th National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day – a chance to celebrate and show our support for Indigenous children across Australia. This…
Practical Design Fund to help guide the transition to a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPApplications have opened today for the Australian Government’s $10 million Practical Design Fund. The Practical Design Fund will support practical projects to identify how best…
Remote housing for Indigenous communities across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore Indigenous people in remote communities are benefitting from new and refurbished homes completed as part of the $5.5 billion National Partnership Agreement on Remote…
Launching a National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Hunter
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPeople with significant and profound disabilities in the Hunter region of NSW are set to benefit from a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) next year,…
National Disability Insurance Scheme – Interviewer: Paul Bevan, Program: ABC Newcastle Drive
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only PAUL BEVAN: Jenny Macklin, thanks for joining us this afternoon. JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you, Paul. PAUL BEVAN: Did the…
Joint Press Conference with Acting Prime Minister, Treasurer Wayne Swan – Agreement with New South Wales on an NDIS launch site, negotiations with the Victorian Government, the record of the former Liberal Government on industrial relations, productivity
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTREASURER: The Prime Minister has been so intent on ensuring that we reach agreement with state leaders across the political divide to put in place…
Focus on mental health support for children and families
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPStrengthening mental health support for children and their families has been a key focus of the second meeting of the Australian Government’s Children and Family…
Raising awareness of autism in schools
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAround 10,000 schools across Australia are set to receive a DVD aimed at helping school children understand, accept and support children with an Autism Spectrum…
Ipswich ready for a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Ipswich community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme at a forum called by Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann. Parliamentary…
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasCerebral Palsy Awareness Week commences tomorrow across the country (30 July – 5 August), an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of people with cerebral palsy…
National Disability Insurance Scheme, Australian Labor Party
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only HUGH RIMINTON: And now, welcome Jenny Macklin. Minister, good morning. JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you. HUGH RIMINTON: Let’s have a…
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only TONY EASTLEY: The Federal Disability Reform Minister, Jenny Macklin, is speaking here to Naomi Woodley. JENNY MACKLIN: We’ve certainly…
National Disability Insurance Scheme; Council of Australian Governments; London Olympics
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPJoint doorstop interview with: Prime Minister Julia Gillard E & O E – PROOF ONLY PM: Can I say what a genuine delight it is…
Parity Magazine launch
Speech by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you very much firstly. Can I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my…