From next month, more than 900,000 Australians who receive Carer Allowance, and payments to students and youth, such as Youth Allowance and Austudy, will see…
The Australian Government’s record investment to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness is helping to address the demand for services, a…
The Australian Government’s plans to help poker machine addicts and their families were a key topic at today’s problem gambling forum hosted by Member for…
Indigenous young people in Griffith, NSW will benefit from almost $160,000 as part of the Australian Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and…
The transformation of the Alice Springs town camps has achieved a second anniversary milestone with all new, rebuilt and refurbished housing to be completed as…
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas today met with representatives from the disability sector at the National Disability Services CEO meeting…
The newly-formed Select Council on Homelessness met for the first time this week and reaffirmed the commitment of all Australian Governments to reduce homelessness in…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has approved the release of funds totalling almost $5 million from the Aboriginal Benefits Account (ABA) to support…
Today the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, joined the Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh at Pegasus Farm to celebrate…
**Check against delivery** Thank you Mike. Before I begin, I wish to acknowledge the Traditional Owners on whose land we meet today, and pay my…
Grandparent carers will be able to share experiences and build their parenting skills through 25 new peer support groups which were launched today by the…
The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins today opened the Communities for Children National Forum, in Glenelg, South Australia. Ms Collins said the two-day…
The CREATE Foundation’s new Newcastle office opened today to support up to 400 young people transitioning from out of home care in the Hunter region…
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas and Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland today joined disability support organisation Ability Options and local families benefiting…
The Australian Government today announced support to improve the lives of people with disability worldwide at a symposium on the World Health Organisation and World…
Today marks International Volunteer Day, an opportunity for Australians to recognise the selfless contribution of our volunteers. The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins,…
E & OE – Proof only Thank you Warren [Mundine, Chair of the National Indigenous Labor Network]. I’d like to begin by acknowledging the traditional…
The Gillard Government today announced a new agency will be established to lead the Commonwealth’s work to design the launch of a National Disability Insurance…
To kick off International Day of People with Disability, the Australian Government has gone live with a new National Disability Insurance Scheme website. The website,…
An all-abilities playground built in memory of a young New South Wales girl whose life ended at the age of 8 months from a rare…
To kick off International Day of People with Disability, the Australian Government has gone live with a new National Disability Insurance Scheme website. The website,…
The Gillard Government today announced a new agency will be established to lead the Commonwealth’s work to design the launch of a National Disability Insurance…
E & OE – Proof only Thank you, What a wonderful way to celebrate International Day of People with Disability – recognising your courage, your…
E & OE – Proof only Thank you, Madam President, and can I congratulate you on your election. [Jenny McAllister, National President] Delegates, it gives…
Celebrations will occur throughout Australia this weekend to mark 2011 International Day of People with Disability. December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability…