Mr Gleeson has an impressive career spanning the United Nations (UN) and Australian Public Service. He has a strong background in strategic policy, building partnerships…
The Australian Government today announced changes to Australia’s anti-people trafficking strategy to provide improved support for victims. The changes, announced at the second meeting of…
Homelessness increases – single parents with children largest group seeking emergency help from Salvation Army Australian 7 millionth person to receive free eye care from…
From today, around 500,000 carers across Australia will begin receiving a new $600 Carer Supplement, as part of the Australian Government’s Secure and Sustainable Pension…
Moe-based Eastcoast housing has received $397,000 in funding from the Commonwealth Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan for maintenance work on 47 homes in East Gippsland…
Therese Rein will be the official Patron of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and the National Disability Awards in 2009. Paralympian, Kurt Fearnley…
Nineteen Victorian councils will share in $2.5 million to create memorials to mark February’s devastating bushfires, Premier John Brumby announced today. “This funding will provide…
It’s so great to see such a wide cross section of people here today – all of us with a common purpose to build strength…
Therese Rein will be the official Patron of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and the National Disability Awards in 2009. Paralympian, Kurt Fearnley…
The wellbeing of families and communities is central to a range of community-based projects receiving $19.4 million in Australian Government funding over the next year.…
Renal dialysis patients in Indigenous communities in the Pilbara will soon be able to stay in a new hostel in South Hedland, in a joint…
*** Check against delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we are meeting – the Wurundjeri people. Thank…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Good to be with you, Paul. PAUL BONGIORNO: Minister, going to the interest rate rise,…
Tanya Plibersek today visited the Brisbane Homebuyer Show to talk first hand with builders and house hunters and discuss Rudd Government measures to support jobs…
An important cultural site for the Arrernte people and a geographical landmark that was a beacon for early explorers is among six parcels of land…
Vulnerable families and children at risk in Alice Springs will receive additional support through intensive early intervention programs to improve their health and wellbeing. The…
The Australian Government has committed $200,000 to improve educational, employment and life outcomes for young Indigenous people across Shepparton and Echuca in Victoria. The Minister…
I want to first acknowledge the Eastern Arrente, Central Arrente and Southern Arrente people – on whose land we are meeting. It is a great…
E & O E – PROOF ONLY JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much. I’m very pleased to be here with my Ministerial colleague the Member for…
The new Central Land Council head office, officially opened today, will be an important information, services and support hub for Indigenous Australians in Central Australia.…
A new 40-bed hostel is helping provide improved support and care for patients seeking renal dialysis treatment in Alice Springs. Topsy Smith Hostel, operated by…
The establishment of market gardens to produce fresh vegetables in remote Northern Territory communities, and the construction and renovation of community stores are among local…
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today opened a new women’s safe place in Alice Springs to provide emergency accommodation for large families escaping family…
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we meet on today, the Arrernte, and pay my respects to their elders past…
REPORTER: Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin is in Alice Springs today to officially open the new Central Land Council building; to open a new safe…