National Redress Scheme
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPSABRA LANE: Organisations that haven’t signed up to the National Redress Scheme for the survivors of institutional child sexual abuse are to be named and…
Cashless Debit Card programs extended by 12 months
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government has announced a 12-month extension of the Cashless Debit Card (CDC) and the Income Management program across existing sites, as part of…
NDIS supports participants with dysphagia
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Australian Government and state and territory governments have agreed interim solutions to ensure people with dysphagia do not fall through cracks between mainstream health…
Liberal-National Government boosts integrity for Australian pensioners living overseas
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAustralian pension recipients aged over 80 who are living overseas will be asked to provide a ‘proof of life’ certificate every two years to continue…
First Catholic institutions join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, has announced that the first groups of Catholic institutions have entered the National Redress Scheme. …
Ministers unanimous in calls for institutions
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAll 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…
3AW Breakfast
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPE&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…
Sky News Live
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPE&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…
ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPE&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…
New and improved NDIS website
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today released a test version of a new NDIS website to help people access information about the world leading…
Early results from anti-violence campaign encouraging with 72 per cent more mindful of respect
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe second phase of the ground breaking $30 million Stop it at the Start campaign has reignited community discussions about how we can all play…
Transition to full NDIS in Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have reached a landmark agreement that locks in enduring arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Tasmania. Minister…
NDIS delivers increased pricing to support people with complex needs
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPPeople with disability with complex support needs are set to benefit from improved support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Families and…
$952 Million Funding For West Australian Housing and Homelessness Services
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPWest Australian housing and homelessness services will be strengthened through a new deal that will deliver approximately $830 million in Commonwealth funding over five years.…
$88 million for frontline NDIS services in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPWestern Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $88 million to deliver frontline services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
First Anglican organisations join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher, has welcomed the first group of Anglican institutions into the National Redress Scheme and has encouraged…
Sky News Live
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPE&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…
Working together and taking action to improve child safety
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe Healing Foundation facilitated the first in a series of stakeholders workshops organised by the National Office for Child Safety today. The workshops are aimed…
ABC NEWS 24
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPTopics: 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…
2GB
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPTopics: 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…
National Awards for Disability Leadership
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPMedia Statement It was an honour to join in the celebrations yesterday for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). I was delighted to be…
Waiting periods changed for newly-arrived residents
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPChanges to the Australian welfare payment system that passed Parliament last night will make it more sustainable and fairer. Passage of the Promoting Sustainable Welfare…
National ABC scholarship to support emerging voices in the disability community
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson today announced her support for the ABC Regional Storyteller scholarship. As part of the…
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMedia Statement I would like to acknowledge International Day of People with Disability and urge Australians to celebrate the many achievements and contribution of people…
Payment increase for 1 million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAbout 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,…