Latham trash-talks Australia’s youth
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPIn an astonishing attack on Australia’s young people, Leader of the Opposition, Mark Latham has displayed that he will say anything to win a vote,…
Labor refuses to guarantee Australian families will not receive less benefits
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonOpposition Leader Mark Latham refused on two occasions tonight to give Australian families a guarantee that they would not receive less family benefits under Labor…
Increased Funding to Centrelink Call Centres
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Australian Government’s 2004–05 Budget has allocated an additional $52 million over two years for Centrelink’s Call Centres to ensure the high quality of service…
Budget Delivers more Child Care Places
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Australian Government’s 2004-05 Budget will provide additional funding of $147.5 million for more child care places to help even more Australian families balance their work…
Keeping the System Fair to Save $215 million
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA major campaign to encourage Centrelink customers to report changes in their circumstances is expected to save taxpayers $214.9 million over four years, the Minister…
Extended Assistance to Help Families at Risk of Homelessness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA programme helping families who are at risk of becoming homeless has been extended with funding of $10.4 million over four years in the 2004-05 Budget, the…
Scholarships Exempt from Social Security Income Tests
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonAll scholarships that pay tuition fees on a student’s behalf, or waive all, or part of, a student’s tuition fee, will no longer be included…
Record Family Assistance, more Child care and boost for Carers in 2004-05 Budget
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA record $19.2 billion extra assistance for Australian families, more support and flexibility for elderly and young carers, 44,000 more child care places and helping…
Continuation of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Australian Government will provide $22.9 million over four years to continue the groundbreaking Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, the Minister…
Budget Compliance Measures to Save Tax Payers over $400 million
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced five key measures in the 2004–05 Budget which are estimated to save taxpayers…
More Help for Families
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonAustralian families will benefit from increased family assistance worth $19.2 billion over five years under the Government’s More Help for Families package. The package will…
Enhanced access to Auslan Interpreting Services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonDeaf Australians will have better access to Auslan interpreters with $18.4 million committed over four years to establish a central unit to book and pay for…
More Support for Carers in $461 million Budget Package
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA one-off boost of up to $1000 for carers, an extension of Carer Allowance, more support for young carers and elderly parents caring for a…
Increased Support for Migrants, Humanitarian Families and Young People
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonMore than $13 million will be spent over four years to give humanitarian entry families better access to family support and more assistance for newly…
Budget highlights for women in 2004-05
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson“The 2004-05 Budget reflects the Australian Government’s strong ongoing commitment to the women of Australia across all spheres of government activity. It outlines the initiatives…
ACTU, ACOSS mislead on child care
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPClaims by the unions, welfare groups and community child care representatives that the child care sector is ‘in danger of collapse’ could not be further…
Building Stronger Indigenous Communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced funding of more than $490,000 for three new projects that will benefit Indigenous…
Community Business Partnership regional seminar series kicks off in Bendigo
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the Community Business Partnership Brokerage Service regional seminar series in Bendigo. “The Bendigo…
Loddon Mallee Housing to trial innovative approach to young homeless jobseekers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today visited the Loddon Mallee Housing Services, which is part of a consortium recently awarded…
Launch of Ballarat Biodiversity Enhancement Green Corps Project
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today officially launched the Green Corps Biodiversity Enhancement Project in Ballarat. Senator Patterson said the…
Local website for children and family services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today officially launched the Onkaparinga Children and Families Website. Senator Patterson said that funding of…
$435,000 For Bedford Industries Inc. SA
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced a funding package of $435,000 for Bedford Industries Inc. South Australia. “The funds…
Helping grandparents caring for grandchildren
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced Australian Government funding of $310,000 for 10 projects that will assist grandparents who have primary…
Labor to cut early childhood programs?
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today said that the spin applied to Labor’s announcement today would take even Shane Warne’s breath away.…
Hanoi Statement Calls For Regional Co-Operation
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe first East Asia Ministerial Forum on Families has highlighted the vital role well-functioning families play in contributing to strong societies and economies, the Minister…