Channel 7 Sunrise
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPTopics: 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…
Helping migrants and refugees into work
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister 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…
New data on attitudes towards violence against women
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPMost people agree violence against women is wrong and are more likely to support gender equality than ever before, according to new research released today…
First National Framework to help reduce harm from online wagering
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAll 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.…
Natasha Stott Despoja reappointed to Our Watch board
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, has announced that Natasha Stott Despoja AM has been reappointed as Board Chair of Our Watch for…
Launch of the 1800RESPECT Sunny mobile app for women with disability
Speech by The Hon Michelle Landry MPGood morning everyone. I would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their elders — past and…
Reforms of waiting periods for newly-arrived residents to pass Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPChanges to the Australian welfare payment system now expected to pass Parliament will further deliver on the Liberal-National Government’s commitment to build a welfare system…
Continuing critical work of 1800RESPECT
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe flagship national domestic and family violence and sexual assault counselling, information and support service, 1800RESPECT, will receive $10.9 million in additional Australian Government funding…
Adopt Change event: Australian commitment to permanency for children and young people
Speech by The Hon Michelle Landry MPGood morning everyone. I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians, the Ngunnawal (nah-nah-wall) people, on whose land we meet today and pay my…
Government continues to seek a home for every child
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPPermanency reform for children in out-of-home care remains high on the Government’s agenda as affirmed by Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, today…
Employers and people with disability connect to explore the possibilities
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPMore than 480 employers and over 830 people with disability across Australia are participating in AccessAbility Day this week. AccessAbility Day is an initiative where…
19.9m investment in building community organisations and opportunities for Australians with disability
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPMinister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, have announced the opening of…
Better deal for retirees as legislation introduced to Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government will introduce legislation into the Parliament this week to give more than 90,000 older Australians a better deal in retirement. The Social…
New Framework to ensure NDIS Provider Markets are available to participants
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, today announced a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Market Enablement Framework. The…
Register events now for International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPClubs, community groups, schools and businesses are encouraged to hold an event to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December 2018. …
National Redress Scheme begins for non-government institutions in South Australia
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, encouraged South Australian non-government institutions to join the National Redress Scheme, after the state enacted…
Government rolls out $35m to tackle disadvantage with Logan leading the way
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government has committed more than $35 million to support 10 communities across Australia to help break entrenched disadvantage. Federal Minister for Families…
Government offers $10m in grants to boost NDIS jobs and market
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPOrganisations with innovative ideas to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) workforce are being invited to apply for a share of $10 million in…
Family Relationships Services Australia National Conference – Be the Change: Leaving No One Behind
Speech by The Hon Michelle Landry MP***check against delivery*** Good morning everyone. I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and pay my respects…
Government and Communities Collaborate for Stronger Families
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPAssistant Minister for Children and Families, Ms Michelle Landry, today affirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to supporting children, families and local communities at today’s Family…
100,000 people in NSW now accessing life-changing NDIS supports
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and New South Wales Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams, today announced the National Disability Insurance…
Greater financial support for women experiencing family and domestic violence
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Coalition Government is supporting women at risk of domestic violence by boosting their access to finance when they most need it. Good Shepherd Microfinance’s…
ABC Radio Melbourne
Transcript by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPTopics: NDIS, psychosocial disability, Foodbank, Newstart E&OE: Jon Faine: Paul Fletcher is the Minister in the Scott Morrison Federal Coalition government responsible for the National…
National Disability Services 2018 CEO Meeting
Speech by The Hon Paul Fletcher MP***check against delivery*** Introduction Thank you Joan. Good morning everyone. I would like to acknowledge the Hon. Linda Burney, the shadow Minister for Social Services.…
Government unveils NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPTearing down barriers to employment for Australians with a disability is the mission of a new joint taskforce, announced by the Morrison Government today. The…