Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, has announced that the first groups of Catholic institutions have entered the National Redress Scheme. …
All states and territories have joined Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, to urge non-government institutions to fast-track entry into the National…
E&OE: JOURNALIST: We’ve all seen the ad on television, part of a national campaign aimed at breaking the cycle of violence against women. I think…
E&OE: KIERAN GILBERT: Joining us now is the Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher. Paul Fletcher thanks so much for your time. Are…
E&OE: SAMI SHAH: And it’s part of a national campaign that’s aimed at breaking the cycle of violence against women and children and the effectiveness…
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today released a test version of a new NDIS website to help people access information about the world leading…
The second phase of the ground breaking $30 million Stop it at the Start campaign has reignited community discussions about how we can all play…
The Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have reached a landmark agreement that locks in enduring arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Tasmania. Minister…
People with disability with complex support needs are set to benefit from improved support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Families and…
West Australian housing and homelessness services will be strengthened through a new deal that will deliver approximately $830 million in Commonwealth funding over five years.…
Western Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $88 million to deliver frontline services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
Federal Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher, has welcomed the first group of Anglican institutions into the National Redress Scheme and has encouraged…
E&OE: KIERAN GILBERT:…Liberal Frontbencher, Paul Fletcher. Paul, thanks so much for your time. Minister for Infrastructure and Cities, the- PAUL FLETCHER: Well, actually, Minister for…
The Healing Foundation facilitated the first in a series of stakeholders workshops organised by the National Office for Child Safety today. The workshops are aimed…
Topics: Retirement Incomes Legislation, Social Security Payments, waiting periods for newly arrived migrants, Religious Freedoms, Bradfield Federal Electorate Conference. E&OE: GREG JENNETT: Now, we’re talking…
Topics: Social Security Payments, waiting periods for newly arrived migrants E&OE: RAY HADLEY: Now there has been an announcement made about waiting periods changing for…
Media Statement It was an honour to join in the celebrations yesterday for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). I was delighted to be…
Changes to the Australian welfare payment system that passed Parliament last night will make it more sustainable and fairer. Passage of the Promoting Sustainable Welfare…
Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson today announced her support for the ABC Regional Storyteller scholarship. As part of the…
Media Statement I would like to acknowledge International Day of People with Disability and urge Australians to celebrate the many achievements and contribution of people…
About one-million youth, student and carer payment recipients will receive an increase to their payments from 1 January 2019. Minister for Families and Social Services,…
Topics: National Consumer Protection Framework E&OE: DAVID KOCH: Now, the federal government will announce a range of measures later today aimed at reducing problem online…
Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher today announced the Employer-led Refugee Employment Project, which will provide training, coaching and work experience to prepare…
Most people agree violence against women is wrong and are more likely to support gender equality than ever before, according to new research released today…
All Australian governments are now formally committed to the country’s first National Consumer Protection Framework to ensure greater protection for people participating in online wagering.…