Supporting Australia’s volunteers

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Gillard Government is continuing its support of the nation’s volunteers with $16 million worth of grants now available to not-for-profit organisations. Applications opened today…

New 80 unit housing development opens in Ringwood

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Vulnerable people in Melbourne will benefit from a new social housing development built with $19.5 million from the Australian Government. Minister for Social Housing and…

Australia’s social policy agenda centre stage at OECD

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Australia’s reforming social policy agenda will be highlighted at an international meeting in Paris this week. The Minister for Families, Community Services, Housing and Indigenous…

Community input on household assistance

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Gillard Government has established a working group of community sector leaders to help advise the Government on a generous assistance package for Australian households,…

Communities step up to prevent violence against women

Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MP

Australian community groups and sports clubs are being encouraged to take action to reduce violence against women and promote respectful relationships, with applications now open…

Helping young people transition from out-of-home care

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

To give additional support to young people leaving out-of-home care, the Gillard Government is providing $1.5 million over the next three years to the national…

Helping young people transition from out-of-home care

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

To give additional support to young people leaving out-of-home care, the Gillard Government is providing $1.5 million over the next three years to the national…

A better start for Indigenous children in Balgo

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Funding for a playgroup supporting Indigenous children and their parents will help build stronger families in Balgo, in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. The Minister for…

Further funding support for Warmun

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The remote community of Warmun in Western Australia will receive more than $8 million from Australian Government to help with its recovery following recent floods.…

Liquor Licence Buyback Continues In Alice Springs

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Northern Territory Government, with support from the Australian Government, has successfully negotiated the buyback of an Alice Springs takeaway liquor licence. After extensive negotiations…

Extension of income management trial in Western Australia

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government will invest an extra $17.9 million to continue the trial of income management and financial management support services in Western Australia. This…

$16 million investment in local communities

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today announced the Gillard Government will provide over $16 million to around 60 community projects across Australia…

$3.3 million for family support services in Midland

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today officially launched the Midland Communities for Children Plus service. Families in Midland will benefit from the…