E&OE Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you Sue for your introduction. I’m very pleased to be here this morning to speak about the important issue…
Some 210 South Australians were convicted of welfare fraud last financial year as part of the Australian Government’s ongoing efforts keep the social security system…
Most Australian families eligible for the Australian Government’s one-off payment of $600 per child will have now received the payments in their bank accounts or…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today said around 850,000 Australians receiving a part-pension are expected to get a boost to…
A key Budget measure to extend eligibility for the Carer Allowance will take effect seven months earlier than planned, the Minister for Family and Community…
The Australian Government has a range of programs to tackle domestic violence and provide support for mothers with children escaping domestic violence, the Minister for…
Neville Dwyer, President, Country Children’s Services Association Judy Kynaston, Executive Director, Country Children’s Services Association My Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, John Anderson Senator Jacinta…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today outlined the Australian Government’s excellent track record in providing child care options for families in rural…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today that everyone has a responsibility to ensure children are safe from abuse and neglect. “Ensuring…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will today visit the New England area to meet with local parents and children’s service providers. “I…
The Australian Government’s Action Plan to Eradicate Trafficking in Persons details the Government’s strong commitment to eliminating a vile trade in human cargo, the Minister…
E&OE Ms Pru Goward – Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Eileen Pittaway – Director of the Centre for Refugee Research, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. The…
The Australian Government will consider the most effective ways to ensure that the transparency of the growing engagement between Government and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) is…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced that the new five-year individual bilateral agreement under the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced that the new five-year individual bilateral agreement under the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement…
Senator Kay Patterson, the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women, today congratulated the 165 Australian women who were recognised in the…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today said that the Australian Government would support young people through more than $2.8 billion in payments…
About two million families will start receiving an average payment of an extra $1200 in their bank accounts from this week, the Minister for Family…
Victorian families are set to benefit from an additional 5,086 child care places to help them with the care of their children before and after…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today announced the communities set to benefit from the Australian Government’s Communities for Children initiative – a $110 million…
The number of people receiving unemployment benefits in May has fallen to its lowest level in 13 years. The Minister for Family and Community Services,…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, and Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, announced today a funding package of $132,770 for…
Centrelink customers who are receiving taxpayer assistance have a responsibility and are required to tell Centrelink if their financial circumstances change. The Pensioner overpayments that…
My parliamentary colleagues Carol Schwartz, Chair, Our Community Dr Rhonda Galbally, CEO, Our Community Father Joe Caddy, Chair Catholic Social Services and Ladies and Gentlemen…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today visited Nundah House to discuss the issues surrounding homeless young people in Brisbane. Nundah…