Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today welcomed the resolution by all State and Territory Housing Ministers concerning an Indigenous housing investment and reform strategy.…
A new money management service to assist Indigenous Australians in Galiwinku, will be launched tomorrow by the Howard Government and ANZ. Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal…
The Australian Government will undertake a comprehensive audit of current Australian Government and State and Territory Government funding on public housing, Minister for Families and…
The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced $7.2 million in funding for 101 local youth services, providing practical support for young people, families…
More than $8.6 million in funding will be provided to 46 Reconnect services across Australia to provide continued support to young people and their families.…
The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today attended the final meeting of the 2005 National Youth Roundtable, to discuss cultural and linguistic diversity, the…
Today’s announcement by the Australian Labor Party that they would not support the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006 was not surprising. Minister…
The Howard Government will provide funding of over $3 million to volunteering organisations for the purchase of equipment which will enable them to continue their…
More than 2.2 million Australian families are set to receive a further boost in family payments and help with the cost of child care. Families…
Ten national women’s non-government organisations will share in over $325,000 in Howard Government funding to undertake projects to improve the status of women in Australia.…
Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has today introduced into Federal Parliament a Bill which is set to improve opportunities for Indigenous people on community land…
The Iemma Labor Government is failing children in NSW by continuing to spend the least amount on pre-schools in Australia. Responding to media report today,…
Labor has resorted to taking cheap and inaccurate political shots over an important Howard Government child care initiative that will greatly assist parents seeking care.…
Australian survivors and family members of the victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings will be able to attend the first anniversary commemorations under…
The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced almost $1.4 million in Government funding for 13 projects as part of the latest round of…
Entries for the 2006 Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership Corporate Social Responsibility essay competition are open with students competing for $12,000 in prizes. Families and…
The nomination period for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnership has been extended due to the high level of interest. Families…
In the Wakefield electorate, around 200 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) places will be available from 1 July 2006, providing the child care services meet…
Families and Community Services Minister, Mal Brough, and Member for Kingston Kym Richardson today announced further assistance for community groups and parents in Adelaide’s southern…
The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, paid tribute to a wide range of dedicated volunteers, in particular, the outgoing patrons Tim Fischer and Judy…
Older parents who care for their sons and daughters with disabilities will be further supported following the signing of the $48 million Bilateral Agreement under…
The Australian Government will be inviting State and Territory Governments to come together as a matter of urgency to develop a national action plan to…
Families and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today announced a major overhaul of child care accreditation in Australia to help parents feel confident their children…
Australians seeking information after a major disaster or emergency will soon have immediate access to support information, through a national emergency toll free phone number.…
The Australian Government is committing $13.1 million over four years in the 2006-07 Budget to ensure survivors and their families affected by disasters receive help…