National Redress Scheme update
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMinister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston has today named six institutions which have failed to sign up to the National Redress Scheme by…
Additional financial counselling services in bushfire affected areas
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will provide $3.5 million to increase access to financial counselling services to deliver ongoing support to communities across Australia ravaged during the…
Scholarship for regional Australians with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to showcase the incredible work of up and coming content makers with disability and increase employment opportunities.…
$1 million boost for the Northern Territory Tripartite Forum
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, the Hon Michelle Landry MP, has today announced one-off funding of $1 million to support the Northern…
Assistant Minister sleeps out to support Vinnies
Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MPAssistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services Luke Howarth will spend tonight couchsurfing as part of the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The event…
Independent Reviewer appointed for the National Redress Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMinister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston today announced the appointment of Ms Robyn Kruk AO as the Independent Reviewer for the second anniversary…
Deadline looms to join the National Redress Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonAnother 130 institutions have signed up to the National Redress Scheme including three named in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.…
Training to support people with autism into work
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is delivering on its election promise to support people with autism into employment. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston…
Minister Ruston interview – Sunrise
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE SAMANTHA ARMYTAGE: There’s been an alarming rise in a number of family violence reports following coronavirus lockdowns and a new Government campaign is urging…
Minister Ruston interview – ABC RN on 1 June 2020
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE… FRAN KELLY: Back home, and the impact of this pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic on rates of domestic abuse will…
Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonAs steps are taken to re-open the Australian economy, mutual obligation requirements for job seekers will re-commence, in a limited capacity, from Tuesday 9 June…
Parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMinister for Women Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Families and Social Services Senator the Hon Anne Ruston have proposed draft Terms of…
Supporting isolated senior Australians to stay connected
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is supporting senior Australians through two new initiatives to prevent loneliness and social isolation under a $6 million communications package. Almost $5…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonCommunity Services Ministers met to continue discussions about actions in place to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of the Coronavirus. All…
Continued support for young people leaving out-of-home care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is extending the Towards Independent Adulthood trial in Western Australia to help support young people scheduled to leave out-of-home care in coming…
ABC AM interview
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE SABRA LANE: Yesterday, we brought you the story about a federal parliamentary inquiry into family violence that handed up its final report three months…
$9 million funding boost for community volunteers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will provide $9 million to local community groups and organisations to support the work of Australia’s volunteers. Minister for Families and Social…
Boost to Domestic and Family Violence Services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is boosting funding to Men’s Referral Service and the Salvation Army to ensure more people can access support for domestic and family…
Cashless Debit Card update
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is enhancing the user experience for Cashless Debit Card trial participants by introducing contactless payments and a 1 per cent interest rate…
TODAY Show Interview
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE REBECCA MADDERN: Well, home isn’t always safe, but help is here if you need it. That is the message from the Government as helplines…
Campaign to combat domestic violence during COVID-19 crisis
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is rolling out extra measures to ensure people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence know where to get help during the coronavirus…
Government partners with private sector to urge at risk Australians to reach out for help
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is working with the private sector to encourage Australians who are doing it tough to seek help while in isolation and physically…
Sky News Television Interview – National Redress Scheme; JobSeeker; JobKeeper; independent review of the COVID-19 outbreak
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE ANNELISE NIELSEN: Now joining us live is Social Services Minister, Anne Ruston. Anne Ruston, thank you for your time. There’s been a push for…
Supporting isolated older Australians during Coronavirus
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will provide $1 million in grants for community organisations to provide digital devices to older Australians through the Be Connected program. Minister…
National Redress Scheme update 2020
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe National Redress Scheme will be assessed against a set of performance measures covering three priority areas: survivor experience, the health of the Scheme and…