Five large remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region will now have guaranteed access to secure and cheaper power supplies under a historic agreement…
A new book highlighting innovative play activities for Indigenous playgroups in urban, rural and remote areas of Western Australia was officially launched today. The Minister…
Almost 40 communities across Australia will this year receive a detailed report on the early development and school-readiness of their young children as part of…
Labor Leader Kim Beazley has today demonstrated that Labor still cannot add up when it comes to the family budget. Mr Beazley is falsely claiming…
A new report examining the nature and prevalence of domestic violence in the Polish community in Australia was launched today in Melbourne. The Minister for…
Nominations are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia to take part in the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG)…
A new report, released today by Carers Australia, highlights the need for a whole of government approach to better plan for, and support, young carers…
University students from around Australia were today awarded prizes for their entries in an essay competition on business and social responsibility. The Minister for Family…
Winners of the 2004 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships were recognised for their contribution to the Australian community at a gala…
The effectiveness of the Howard Government’s strong economic management and support for families has been underscored by a major Productivity Commission report forecasting an improved…
E&OE It is a great pleasure to be here tonight, representing the Australian Government, at this charity “Butterfly Ball”. I would like to begin by…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator the Hon Kay Patterson met with her Greek counterpart, Mr Panos Panagiotopoulos, on 1 April 2005 to…
Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, 2229 metres above sea level, is the scene today for an event encouraging all Australians to celebrate the important contribution…
E&OE I would like to begin today by acknowledging the elders and traditional owners of the Eora people on whose land we meet. It gives…
More than 200 professional women from across Australia will converge in Sydney to gain an insight into mentoring at a dedicated conference this week. The…
Australia is leading the way with practical and effective policies to increase participation in the workforce and ensure that children and young people have the…
Finalists in the 2005 National Youth Week Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT – have been announced on the “From today, people…
Women’s participation in the vocational education and training sector will be addressed at a national women’s forum to be held in Canberra on 7-8 April,…
From 1 April 2005, the number of hours a carer can work, train or study will increase from 20 to 25 hours, before it impacts…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson and Employment and Workplace Relations Minister, Kevin Andrews will attend a meeting of the OECD…
Australia will play a major role in building a coordinated approach to the well being of children and adolescents from over 20 countries in the…
The Australian Government is determined to continue the fight against domestic violence – identified as the single biggest health risk factor for women aged between…
A Victorian early childhood and parenting program has been granted $615,000 under a Howard Government initiative designed to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancies. The…
E&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the elders and traditional Aboriginal owners of this land for allowing us to meet at…
E&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the elders and traditional Aboriginal owners of this land for allowing us to meet at…