Government Supports Families Attending Bali Bombings Trials
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralian survivors and family members of the victims of the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings will be able to travel to Indonesia to attend part…
One-stop shop for raising children
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamilies and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today launched a groundbreaking new website to help parents and carers raise young children. Marking National Families Week,…
Child care boost for Bass
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPStepping Stones Outside School Hours Care at Summerdale Primary School will now have an extra 60 after school hours care and 60 vacation care places…
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Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPPixie Child Care at Our Lady of Lourdes School will now have 30 extra before school hours care and 45 new vacation care places to…
Massive Boost to Support for Australian Families (2006-07 Budget overview for the Families Portfolio)
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAn additional $3.1 billion has been committed to support families in the 2006-07 Budget for the Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs portfolio. Minister for…
Greater choice and opportunities for women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPAustralian women will benefit from the Howard Government’s 10 years of sound economic management. The Australian Government has eliminated net debt for the first time…
2006-07 Budget – More child care places in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPParents will have unprecedented access to Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and Family Day Care (FDC) places in one of the biggest changes to child…
2006-07 Budget – $173 million pension assets test improvement for pensioners on the land
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAlmost 10 000 Age Pensioners living on farms and rural residential properties will reap the benefits from a landmark $173.3 million 2006-07 Budget initiative to…
2006-07 Budget – A More responsive, quality child care system
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamily and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today said that commitments in the 2006-07 Budget will ensure that the record level of investment in child…
2006-07 Budget – Better care for people with mental illness and people with disabilities
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Howard Government is providing $684.6 million from within my portfolio as a tangible commitment to support families affected by mental illness and younger people…
$30 million plan to improve living conditions in Alice Springs town camps
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPIndigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough and Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin have announced a $30 million commitment to improve living conditions in Alice Springs…
Educational and Home Ownership Opportunities for Tiwi Islands
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPA secondary boarding school will be built on the Tiwi Islands as part of an historic deal to open the door for home ownership on…
Minister for Community Services to Visit Bundaberg
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services and Nationals Member for Parkes, John Cobb will be in Bundaberg over the next two days. Mr Cobb said he…
Woomera buildings gifted to Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe facilities include accommodation units, toilet blocks, demountable classrooms, playground equipment and shade structures. Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Minister Amanda Vanstone said the buildings –…
Social Innovations Dialogue
Speech by The Hon Mal Brough MPE&OE I would like to preface my remarks by thanking Patrick for the opportunity to speak at this significant event and to share my thoughts…
Minister Cobb visits grassroots services in Brisbane community
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited several services to see first hand the outstanding work they are delivering to the Brisbane community.…
Report confirms child care costly under Labor
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPA report into the cost of child care in Australia clearly shows Australians families are better off today than they were under a Labor government…
Minister connects with community
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPService providers today showcased their achievements to the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, as part of his visit to grassroots services in the Brisbane…
Progress on Assistance following Cyclone Larry
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today met with Centrelink staff in Innisfail, thanking them for the help they have given to people in…
Labor dumps ‘double drop-off’ plan
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPA month after releasing its cobbled together child care policy, Labor is retreating on its claim of ending double drop-offs by co-locating child care centres…
Howard Government on track to deliver child care places to families
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPContrary to media reports today, the Howard Government is continuing to deliver more child care places to families throughout Australia than any previous government. Families…
Victoria’s child care priority is all wrong
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Victorian Labor Government’s committee on child care waiting lists will duplicate Australian Government work while ignoring important health and safety issues, Families and Community…
Panthers on the prowl thanks to $90,000 SRA
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe West Inala Panthers Rugby League Club has been kitted out for season 2006 as part of a $90,000 Shared Responsibility Agreement signed with the…
Ray of Sunshine for people with special needs
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Sunshine Coast Recreational and Equestrian Park, at Doonan, was today officially handed over to the House With No Steps. Families and Community Services Minister…
Relationship support for Sunshine Coast
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPCouples in the Maroochydore area will for the first time have access to a nation-wide relationship counselling service. Families and Community Services Minister Mal Brough…