New research to strengthen support for carers

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

The Morrison Government will provide more than $360,000 in funding for the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) to undertake ground-breaking research that will enhance…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 15 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Tuesday, 15 September 2020.    The reporting will ensure accurate and timely…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 14 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Monday, 14 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 11 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Friday, 11 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 10 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Thursday, 10 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 9 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Wednesday, 9 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 8 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Tuesday, 8 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 7 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Monday, 7 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Putting kids first: National Child Protection Week 2020

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has welcomed the launch of this year’s National Child Protection Week. National Child Protection Week is…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 4 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Friday, 4 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 3 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Thursday, 3 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Vale Sue Salthouse

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The sudden passing of Sue Salthouse is immensely saddening. Sue was a passionate advocate for people with disability and a member of the NDIS Independent…

New trauma guide to support people with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing the development of a best-practice guide to better support people with disability who have experienced complex trauma. Minister for Families…

NSW Introduces Integrated Birth Certificates

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry MP, has today commended the NSW Government for moving to introduce integrated birth certificates. As…

Anne Hollonds appointed as new National Children’s Commissioner

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry has today congratulated Anne Hollonds on her appointment as Australia’s incoming National Children’s Commissioner. Since…

Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community Services Ministers (CSM) met via teleconference on Wednesday 29 July 2020 to continue their discussions regarding supporting Australian children and their families. Ministers agreed that the…

National Homelessness Week

Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MP

This week marks National Homelessness Week and is an opportunity for Australians to reflect on the hardships faced by members of our community. Assistant Minister…

Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

As the economy recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, the Australian Government continues on the path of a gradual reintroduction of mutual obligation requirements for…

JobKeeper Payment and income support extended

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will deliver more support for households and businesses to help Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster our economic recovery. The JobKeeper…

Minister Ruston Interview – Sky News

Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

E&OE ANNELISE NIELSEN: Now let’s check in on another major story today, and that has been this major report from the Australian Institute of Criminology,…

$3 million boost for family violence support

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has increased its investment in counselling and support services that support women and, in particular, children who have or are experiencing family…

National Agreement supports States’ focus on homelessness

Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MP

All states and territories have now provided their annual Statements of Assurance as required under the Australian Government’s $1.6 billion National Housing and Homelessness Agreement, giving…