Launch Carers Week
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we are gathering on this morning. We are here…
Brisbane Housing project delivers jobs and affordable homes
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTreasurer Wayne Swan and Federal Tanya Plibersek today joined the Brisbane Housing Company to celebrate its landmark project at Newstead in Brisbane. When completed, the…
Parenting guides to help newly arrived families
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe latest series of ‘Parenting in a New Culture’ African parenting guides will to help migrants and refugees become familiar with parenting in Australia. The…
Financial measures to support struggling Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPLow income earners who have been affected by the global financial crisis will be given help to get back on their feet through a $33…
More help for Gladstone families in need
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government is continuing to assist Gladstone families struggling from the effects of the global economic crisis, providing more than $87,000 in emergency relief…
Gladstone Big Winner In National Rental Affordability Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek and Federal Member for Flynn Chris Trevor today announced that 46 new affordable rental homes would be built in Gladstone under the second…
Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensThe Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report – Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector. The draft report identifies…
$4.8 million for new autism care centre in Burnie
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in north-west Tasmania will give young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early childhood…
$4.8 million for new autism care centre in Burnie
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in north-west Tasmania will give young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early childhood…
Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report – Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector. The draft report identifies…
Developing national standards to protect vulnerable children
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has begun work on developing national standards to make sure children who cannot live with their parents receive quality, safe and secure…
Supporting Tasmanians in financial crisis
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMuch-needed funding starts flowing to Tasmania’s emergency relief providers today, as part of a $1 million boost from the Tasmanian Government to support those struggling…
Government Launches Third Round Of National Rental Affordability Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government is encouraging large scale investment in affordable housing under the third round of the National Rental Affordability Scheme. The Scheme aims to…
$12 million to support vulnerable Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is providing $12 million over two years for additional emergency financial assistance for those struggling most with the impact of the global…
Emergency relief funding for vulnerable Australians and FaHCSIA Survey on the Impact on Families of the Economic Downturn – Doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: If I can just congratulate you for serving, not only so many meals, but such…
National Arts and Disability Strategy
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPArts Minister Peter Garrett and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today commended the Cultural Ministers Council for endorsing the National Arts and Disability…
Indigenous remains to be returned from Vienna
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn Australian Government sponsored delegation of Indigenous people from the Kimberley region in Western Australia and Moreton Bay in Queensland will today take custody of…
Rudd Government rolls out increased Centrelink support for the homeless
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek and Minister for Human Services, Chris Bowen today announced that Centrelink Community Engagement Officers are now able to provide increased support for homeless…
Australian Government support social enterprise at World Forum
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensSenator Ursula Stephens, this afternoon chaired a master class on “Demonstrating Value” at the second Social Enterprise World Forum in Melbourne this afternoon. The World…
Improving Indigenous housing across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous Australians will significantly benefit from the Australian Government’s single largest investment in social and affordable housing in the country’s history. The release of a…
National online gambling counselling service launched today
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new online gambling counselling service will provide support and advice to gamblers and their families across Australia. Federal Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin said…
Address to the Native Title Representative Body/Service Provider forum
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn address to the Native Title Representative Body / Service Provider forum in Melbourne on 7 October 2009 by Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Housing,…
New police station for remote Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new police station in remote Western Australia will provide a permanent police presence in the Blackstone area. The station will service 520 residents between…
Five Northern Territory locations to get permanent policing
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFive new, permanent police stations will be built in Northern Territory priority locations under an agreement between the Australian and Northern Territory Governments. The Australian…
National Disability Awards 2009 finalists announced
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPToday Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, announced the finalists…