Saving program a plus for people in Ringwood

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today launched the new Ringwood Saver Plus site which will support low income earners…

$3 million to provide affordable housing in Port Macquarie

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

Almost 5,000 new homes will be more affordable in Port Macquarie thanks to the Gillard Government’s Building Better Regional Cities program. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will…

Territory kids to kick goals at new AFL Learning Centre

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Partnership investment combined with the wisdom, vision and passion of AFL great Michael Long will deliver a new state-of-the-art learning and leadership centre for young…

More support for affordable housing in Queensland

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor today launched a federally-funded online tool to help south east Queenslanders make a more informed decision about housing.…

Get in quick to apply for Volunteer Grants 2012

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

With the closing date for Volunteer Grants 2012 fast approaching, the Gillard Government is encouraging not-for-profit organisations across Australia to apply. The Minister for Families…

Giving Respect the Big Rap

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

Two young Indigenous Australians have been nationally recognised in this year’s National Art and Poster and the Rap4Respect competitions in Hobart. Senator for Tasmania, Carol…

CEO appointed to lead NDIS Agency

Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

The Australian Government has appointed David Bowen as CEO of the body responsible for coordinating the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr…

CEO appointed to lead NDIS Agency

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government has appointed David Bowen as CEO of the body responsible for coordinating the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr…

Indigenous Australians receive national recognition

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Bunna Lawrie has been recognised for his contribution to Australian music and his people at the 2012 National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC)…

Delivering essential Social Housing for Victoria

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

The Gillard Government has exceeded its target of delivering more affordable rental homes for vulnerable Australians under its Social Housing Initiative (SHI) with 17,800 homes…

Delivering essential Social Housing for South Australia

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

The Gillard Government has exceeded its target of delivering more affordable rental homes for vulnerable Australians under its Social Housing Initiative (SHI) with 17,800 homes…

Delivering essential social housing for Tasmania

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

The Gillard Government has exceeded its target of delivering more affordable rental homes for vulnerable Australians under its Social Housing Initiative (SHI) with 17,800 homes…

Delivering essential Social Housing for Northern Territory

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

The Gillard Government has exceeded its target of delivering more affordable rental homes for vulnerable Australians under its Social Housing Initiative (SHI) with 17,800 homes…

Delivering essential social housing for New South Wales

Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

The Gillard Government has exceeded its target of delivering more affordable rental homes for vulnerable Australians under its Social Housing Initiative (SHI) with 17,800 homes…

Helping families in Lalor Park

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Tens of thousands of families in Greenway have benefited from the Gillard Government’s household assistance package – including increased payments and new tax cuts. The…