Mental health carers across Australia are reporting better access to information and support according to a new report released today, however there are challenges to…
The Opposition is playing politics with an important reform to provide for the needs of people with severe disability. They have broken a commitment to…
Attorney-General Robert McClelland and the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today welcomed the passage of legislation through Parliament that…
The Australian Government has called on Australian employers to show leadership in combating violence against women as part of White Ribbon Day. Minister for the…
It costs nearly $1 million dollars more to be born a woman in this country. While the average 25 year old male will earn $2.4…
The latest snapshot of birth trends in Australia highlights the need for the Australian Government’s national Paid Parental Leave scheme – with 292,156 women giving…
Essential air service access to Coen in the middle of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland is being ensured with funding from the…
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib, Member for Richmond Justine Elliot and NSW Housing Minister Frank Terenzini today announced the completion of 18…
Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Brendan O’Connor has announced another $1.6 million will be invested in tackling human trafficking including sex and labour exploitation.…
Nine outstanding individuals were honoured today for their contributions to the disability sector at the annual National Disability Awards. Among the award winners are educators,…
Australians receiving a Family Tax Benefit (FTB) need to lodge their tax returns for 2008-09 to make sure they have been paid their correct family…
Nine outstanding individuals were honoured today for their contributions to the disability sector at the annual National Disability Awards. Among the award winners are educators,…
People with a disability in the ACT are set to benefit from the introduction of a new national disability parking permit, Chief Minister and Minister…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** Can I first of all thank Aunty Agnes very, very much for your very warm and generous…
The Opposition’s Paid Parental Leave (Reduction of Compliance Burden for Employers) Amendment Bill 2010 is creating significant uncertainty for Australian families who have been waiting…
E & OE – Proof only VIRGINIA TRIOLI: We’re joined from Canberra now by Families and Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin. Minister good morning and…
** Check against delivery ** Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we…
The Tasmanian and Australian Governments will continue efforts to reduce homelessness after successfully meeting the target to provide 193 accommodation places for Tasmanians who are…
The Tasmanian and Australian Governments will continue efforts to reduce homelessness after successfully meeting the target to provide 193 accommodation places for Tasmanians who are…
Federal Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib and Victorian Minister for Housing Richard Wynne today welcomed the greater access Mornington Peninsula residents will…
There are a number of measures in the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2010,…
The death of Dr Roberta Sykes means Australia has lost a strong activist for Indigenous rights, a renowned author and an outstanding member of the…
To mark the first anniversary of the national apology to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants, the Australian Government today released details of a…
Parents and carers of people with a disability today had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the many local organisations and services available to support…
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today urged all Australians to support the more than two million adult survivors of child abuse across…