Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens today congratulated Joondalup and Wanneroo volunteer organisations on being awarded grants under the…
The Gillard Government today released a discussion paper on improved support to Australians with severe or profound disability who need supported employment through Australian Disability…
The Gillard Government today released a discussion paper on improved support to Australians with severe or profound disability who need supported employment through Australian Disability…
More families in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales who are struggling financially will be given help to get back on their feet thanks to…
*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone and thank you, Robyn for that introduction. I’d also like to thank Joy for her welcome to…
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, visited the Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre in Western Australia today. Senator Stephens met…
The Gillard Government is continuing to deliver support to carers of children and teenagers with disability through the popular MyTime and Outside School Hours Care…
Information about custody arrangements can now be shared with state and child protection agencies to help protect and support children at risk of abuse or…
The Gillard Government is delivering $6.6 million to continue family support services for drought affected families across Australia. In the past year, the Government’s Family…
The Gillard Government is continuing to deliver support to carers of children and teenagers with disability through the popular MyTime and Outside School Hours Care…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** SABRA LANE: How would you describe the state of Aboriginal housing in Australia right now? JENNY MACKLIN:…
The Gillard Government is delivering $21 million in local grants to support volunteers at community organisations across Australia. More than 250,000 volunteers from over 6000…
*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to first acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land we are meeting on. Whose cultures,…
The Gillard Government is delivering $21 million in local grants to support volunteers at community organisations across Australia. More than 250,000 volunteers from over 6000…
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today announced the commencement of the buy-back of three take-away liquor licences in Alice Springs. The licences held by…
Introduction I’m grateful to the Sydney Institute for inviting me to speak today. Let me begin by asking you a question: What is a person…
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet. I think it’s also important to acknowledge all those who are here…
NEIL MITCHELL: The housing industry is about to sign up to guidelines to make houses more, I don’t know, livable, I suppose, more usable for…
The Federal Government today will launch Universal Housing Design Standards for new homes which will improve housing availability for young families, the aged and people…
Leaders of the housing industry, disability sector and community have today agreed to an aspirational target that all new homes will be built to disability-friendly…
Indigenous women and children in Alice Springs who are experiencing domestic and family violence will receive improved services and support through the Alice Springs Women’s…
The Gillard Government is investing around $25 million over the next three years to continue supporting young carers across Australia. Young carers deserve the same…
A film and music project in Borroloola in the Northern Territory and the upgrade of infrastructure for youth programs and activities in the Alice Springs…
Indigenous families in remote communities across the Northern Territory will benefit from new family support services as part of a $12.5 million partnership between the…
Vince Coulthard has been recognised for being a life long advocate for his country and his people at the 2010 National Aboriginal and Islander Day…