More people from remote Indigenous communities will have somewhere safe to stay when they visit Alice Springs for medical treatment, after the official opening of…
Young children with autism spectrum disorders can now access specialist early childhood services at a new early learning intervention centre opened today on the Sunshine…
Australia’s 3.4 million pensioners will soon receive an increase in their payments to help them meet increases in their cost of living. From 20 September…
More than 1,000 children with disability have registered to access early intervention services through the Australian Government’s $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability…
Access to information on how to get involved in preventing and reducing violence against women will be improved thanks to $30,000 in funding from the…
More than 1,000 children with disability have registered to access early intervention services through the Australian Government’s $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability…
Vulnerable people, including older Australians, living in Campbelltown are set to benefit from the opening of a housing project delivered by the Gillard Government. Senator…
Vulnerable people living in Goolwa are set to benefit from the opening of a housing project delivered by the Gillard Government. Senator for South Australia…
Vulnerable people living in Noarlunga Downs, are set to benefit from today’s opening of a housing project delivered under the Gillard Government’s national commitment to…
Passengers flying to and from Horn Island in Queensland will benefit from more seats and more regular services following the completion of a $9 million…
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off – the event that helped to kick start the land rights movement and elevated the…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has welcomed the Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2011 Report, which highlights progress in closing the gap between…
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury and Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins today launched an online map to help people in financial…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** I begin by paying my respects to the traditional owners of this country, past and present, whose…
A new report has found that Australian Government reforms to community owned stores in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities have resulted in increased sales…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** Good morning everyone and welcome to Parliament House. Thanks very much to Dimity, it’s great to be…
Hearing Awareness Week kicks off today across the country (21 – 27 August) and parents of young hearing impaired children are being encouraged to sign…
Hearing Awareness Week kicks off today across the country (21 – 27 August) and parents of young hearing impaired children are being encouraged to sign…
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) today agreed on the need for major reform of disability services in Australia through a National Disability Insurance Scheme.…
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) today agreed on the need for major reform of disability services in Australia through a National Disability Insurance Scheme.…
The Australian and Queensland Governments have announced the Cape York Welfare Reform trial will continue until 31 December 2012, following extensive consultations with local communities.…
Community organisations in 2,200 locations across Australia have now received funding to deliver vital support for vulnerable families and children. Under the Gillard Government’s Family…
The Australian Government is seeking input from all Australians on the development of a national plan to give women and girls greater protection in conflict…
Good morning and welcome to everyone here today for this momentous occasion – the launch of the Consultation Draft of Australia’s National Action Plan on…