Launch National Homeless Persons’ Week 2011
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you very much for the introduction and can I sincerely apologise to everyone for this morning. We did intend…
Recognising the Human Face of Homelessness: National Homeless Persons’ Week
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibThe Australian Government today marked the beginning of National Homeless Persons’ Week by calling for better community understanding about homelessness. Minister for Social Housing and…
Government receives the Productivity Commission’s disability care and support report
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today received the Productivity Commission’s final report into a long-term disability care and support scheme. In February last year, the Australian Government…
The Hon. Clyde Holding
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin today paid tribute to the longstanding and committed campaigner for the rights of Indigenous Australians, Clyde Holding, who…
Making it easier to contribute to Special Disability Trusts
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasPeople with severe disability and their carers are being asked to comment on draft legislation that will remove income tax barriers to make it easier…
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week to kick off tomorrow
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasCerebral Palsy Awareness Week commences tomorrow across the country (31 July – 6 August), an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of people with cerebral palsy…
Disability Support Pension, Impairment Tables – Doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks everyone for being here today. The Government has just released the new Impairment Tables…
Disability Support Pension, Impairment Tables – Interview with Nick Grimm, ABC News 24
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** NICK GRIMM: Thanks for joining us today Minister. JENNY MACKLIN: Good morning Nick. NICK GRIMM: As we…
2011 Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Award: One week left to nominate
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasTime is running out to nominate one of 202 Australian Disability Enterprises for the 2011 Excellence Award which recognises the significant contribution that these organisations…
Delivering work opportunities for people with disability on the Central Coast
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, and Member for Robertson, Deb O’Neill, today visited a Central Coast disability enterprise that provides…
South Australia shows homelessness targets achievable
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibFederal Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib and South Australian Minister for Housing Jennifer Rankine today said the dramatic reduction in rough sleeping…
Fragile X Awareness Month recognised today
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAs part of Fragile X Awareness Month that is being recognised today, Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, is encouraging parents of…
33 new social housing units for Florey
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibOlder Australians in Florey will benefit from the opening today of a new social housing development built with the help of $4.83 million in Australian…
New homelessness data collection succesfully introduced
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibMinister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today visited Neami, an organisation providing housing and support services to people with mental illness, to mark…
Support for women in small to medium businesses
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis and the Minister for Small Business, Nick Sherry today announced $20,000 towards a project promoting greater…
Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory – CAAMA Radio – Interview with Paul Wiles
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only Subject: Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory PAUL WILES: The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has been…
Second Liquor Licence buyback in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Northern Territory Government has successfully negotiated the buyback of a second takeaway liquor licence in Alice Springs, with the support of the Australian Government.…
A clean energy future for remote Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPRemote Indigenous communities will be able to access clean, affordable and reliable 24-hour power supplies through a $40 million investment, part of the Australian Government’s…
Better care for younger people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that the Australian Government’s investment into an initiative to reduce the number…
Clean energy future, outstations, SIHIP
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: First of all I’d like to say a very big thank you to everybody here…
Australian Disability Enterprises showcase products and services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThirty Australian Disability Enterprises from across Australia gathered in Brisbane today to showcase their products and services to potential customers. Opening the third Australian Disability…
A better start for children with disability on Brisbane’s westside
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA new Gillard Government early intervention program will give children with disability on Brisbane’s westside a better start to life, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and…
The International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPI also would like to welcome the delegates from professional organisations in science and engineering from around Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Korea, the State of…
Sharing ideas to help build stronger futures
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin travelled to Kaltukatjara (Docker River) near the West Australian border today for community meetings to discuss the next…
27 new social housing units for Labrador
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibVulnerable Australians in Labrador will benefit from the opening today of a new social housing development built with the help of the $8.1 million from…