Congratulating South Australia Volunteers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel ScullionMore than 50 per cent of South Australians contributed over 7500 hours of volunteer time last year, Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion said today.…
Massive Boost for Indigenous NT Housing by Federal Government
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Australian and Northern Territory Governments have agreed on a package of housing and infrastructure initiatives that will help significantly improve living conditions for Indigenous…
Thanking the wheels behind the meals
Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel ScullionAround 55 volunteers who work tirelessly for City of Sydney Meals on Wheels were surprised today with certificates of appreciation, celebrating and acknowledging their hard…
Government launches new relationship education resource
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPMinister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today released a new resource to help families build stronger relationships. The Keys to Living…
$112 million reforms package announced for Indigenous communities in WA
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe State and Federal Governments have announced funding of more than $112 million for a range of initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of…
Housing affordability can’t risk Labor
Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel ScullionMinister for Community Services Nigel Scullion today said the election of a Federal Labor Government could contribute to the housing affordability crisis with fears that…
Deadline is more than reasonable – Brough
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP“Asking Alice Springs Town Camp leaders to sign a memorandum of understanding in order to secure $70 million in Commonwealth funding is more than reasonable…
Support for volunteers boosted
Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel ScullionVolunteering organisations will benefit from reduced red tape and easier access to training following an additional $4 million in Australian Government funding, announced as part…
Successful mediation leads to repatriation of remains
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAboriginal remains held in London will be repatriated to Tasmania within days, following successful mediation, Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs…
Brighter Future for Hope Vale
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP“An Agreement signed in Hope Vale today will provide far reaching benefits for the entire community,” Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal…
Labor at odds over child care
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP“Labor doesn’t know what it’s doing with child care,” Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, said today. “When asked whether his…
Australian Families – zero from Labor
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPLabor’s Budget Reply Speech tonight offered nothing for the vast majority of Australians. Families didn’t even get a mention from Kevin Rudd. What did Labor…
Australia thanks our volunteers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel ScullionThe Australian Government would like to thank the 6.3 million volunteers across the country for their dedication and hard work throughout the year, Minister for…
Breakthrough agreement on Aboriginal Land in the NT
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPMinister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today welcomed the first 99 year lease over a township on Aboriginal land and praised…
Further Support for Women in the Federal Budget
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPWomen will benefit from the Howard Government’s eleven years of strong economic management, with 2007-08 Federal Budget measures continuing to reflect its commitment to improving…
$218 million education funding boost for Indigenous youth
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP“The 2007-08 Federal Budget will offer thousands of young Indigenous Australians from remote communities a new start in life by providing more boarding school places…
Financial support for carers of young children in exceptional circumstances
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Howard Government has established an interim ex-gratia scheme to provide financial assistance to families under exceptional circumstances who have a child, aged up to…
Carers to Receive $394 million Budget Bonus
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Howard Government will provide $394.3 million for one-off lump sum payments, to recognise the invaluable work of carers of people with disability or who…
Families to Reap the Benefit of a $2.1 Billion Child Care Investment
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Howard Government is investing a further $2.1 billion in child care as part of the 2007-08 Budget, including a major boost to Child Care…
Government tackles overcrowding in remote Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Australian Government will implement a significant seven year strategy of major reforms to help fix the Indigenous housing problem. From 2008 – 09 the…
Greater support for families with triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamilies with triplets, quads and quintuplets will receive a major boost in a key initiative in the 2007-08 federal Budget. Minister for Families, Community Services…
$81 million to further assist Volunteer Organisations
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Australian Government will significantly increase funding to volunteer organisations, providing an additional $66.0 million over this and the next four years for small equipment…
Budget Delivers Record Spend on Australian Families
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Howard Government has made an additional $4.5 billion commitment over five years, through the 2007-08 Federal Budget, to further support families, children, people with…
Howard Government $1.4 billion package for Older Australians
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe 2007-08 Federal Budget has reaffirmed the Howard Government’s commitment to older Australians by providing a one-off non taxable bonus payment of $500 to each…
Respite support for carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel ScullionA further 1,000 carers of young people with a severe or profound disability will have access to respite support as part of a $6 million…