Around 3.9 million Australians will receive an increase in their pensions, allowances and supplementary payments following the 2.5 per cent increase in the Consumer Price…
Relatives of victims of the 2005 Bali Bombings will be able to return to Indonesia for the first anniversary of the attacks with the help…
The Federal Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Rod Kemp and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women’s Issues, Julie Bishop are encouraging…
Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and Minister for Families and Community Services Mal Brough today called for organisations interested in running one of the next 25 Family…
The importance of raising the awareness of child abuse and neglect has recently been highlighted with several shocking abuse cases around Australia. Launching the 2006…
Issues faced by young carers will be discussed with State and Federal government representatives at a two day summit being held on the Gold Coast.…
Australian businesses are failing to tap the leadership potential of almost half the workforce by not employing enough women in senior positions, a new report…
Australian Government funding of over $4 million a year through the Disability Employment Assistance Program has allowed Aussie Sweets to relocate to a new complex…
Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, on behalf of the Minister for Community Services, Hon John Cobb, today officially opened the new, purpose-built retail shopfront for…
Young people aged 8 to 19 years in Gunnedah, NSW, will receive one-on-one mentoring as a result of more than $143 000 in Australian Government…
Two community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the Tasmanian community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence…
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) today released a bulletin showing that children make up 43 per cent of people in supported accommodation.…
Two community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the Western Australian community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for…
Four community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the Victorian community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence…
Two community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the ACT community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence…
Three community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the South Australian community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for…
The Northern Territory winner of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships was announced today. Minister for Families, Community Services and…
Six community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the New South Wales community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards…
Five community business partnerships have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the Queensland community as part of the 2006 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence…
The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006 which was passed today will provide more choice and opportunity for Aboriginal people in the Northern…
Agreement to assist young people with a disability to move out of residential aged care facilities is a step closer with the signing of bilateral…
The internet is the latest tool being used by the Australian Government to give financial assistance initially to pensioners and retirees, later expanding to cover…
Ongoing concerns about the quality and availability of food in remote areas will be addressed through a $48 million initiative launched today by Australian Government…
Trisha Broadbridge, 2006 Young Australian of the Year, today joined the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, to celebrate International Youth Day and the contribution…
More Australian women are reporting sexual assault, domestic and family violence to police than ever before, according to a national survey on personal safety commissioned…