Innovation and partnership celebrated
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPMinister for Social Services Dan Tehan has called on Australian businesses to nominate their innovative workplace-giving program for a national award. Mr Tehan said the…
Improvements to Cashless Debit Card trial
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPMinister for Social Services Dan Tehan today welcomed the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report on the implementation and performance of the Cashless Debit Card…
Federal Coalition seeks input on services for families
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPThe Federal Coalition Government has opened up a process of consultation to ensure that our services continue to best meet the needs of families and…
$328 million to help financially vulnerable Australians
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPAustralians experiencing financial hardship will have support to meet their basic needs in times of crisis thanks to Turnbull Government funding. Applications are now open…
Supporting at-risk Caboolture students
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPYoung Caboolture students at-risk of dropping out of study will be offered individual support to help them complete their education and training, as part of…
Donna Ah Chee appointed Chair of Tripartite Forum
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPA further step towards implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory has been taken…
Jenny Macklin
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPSocial Services Minister Dan Tehan today paid tribute to the Hon Jenny Macklin MP, the Member for Jagajaga and Shadow Minister for Families and Social…
Referral service for people with disability in NSW
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPPeople with disability in New South Wales will be able to make better and more informed decisions with information provided with the help of a…
Blind Adventurer announced as 2018 Patron
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice today announced blind adventurer and chocolatier Gerrard Gosens OAM as the 2018 Patron for International…
A new era of welfare
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe welfare system will help more Australians into work with reforms that have come into effect. The new measures make the welfare system fairer, more…
More institutions commit to National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Australian Government welcomes the announcement that Barnardos Australia and Sydney-based charity Jewish House NSW will join the National Redress Scheme. Minister for Social Services…
Cashless Debit Card achieving positive change in Ceduna
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Cashless Debit card is improving the lives of people in Ceduna by reducing drug and alcohol consumption and gambling. Minister for Social Services Dan…
Armidale embraces refugee resettlement
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPArmidale continues to shine as a model of the Federal Coalition Government’s efforts to encourage the settlement of humanitarian migrants into regional communities. Hosted by…
Creating opportunities for jobseekers with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Turnbull Government is strengthening support for businesses employing people with disability through a range of new initiatives. Assistant Minster for Social Services and Disability…
Tougher No Jab, No Pay rules start 1 July
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPParents who don’t vaccinate their children against disease will lose part of their fortnightly family support payment starting 1 July. Family Tax Benefit Part A…
Fifth anniversary of the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) celebrates its fifth birthday today as it continues to improve the lives of more than 160,000 Australians who are…
Combatting intergenerational welfare
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government is tackling intergenerational welfare dependency in at-risk groups and helping more people off welfare and into work. Minister for Social Services Dan…
National Redress Scheme starts
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPSurvivors of institutional child sexual abuse can begin planning their application for redress, with the National Redress Scheme starting today. The National Redress Scheme will…
Western Australia joins the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reaches a new milestone as Western Australia becomes the final state to officially join the federally administered Scheme. From…
NDIS rolls out across the Wheatbelt
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPWestern Australians living in the Wheatbelt region will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July…
NDIS continues roll out across Cairns and Far North Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in Cairns and Far North Queensland will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1…
NDIS rolls out across Logan and Redlands
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in Logan and Redlands will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2018.…
NDIS continues roll out across the Gold Coast
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in the Gold Coast and Hinterland will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1…
NDIS rolls out across Central South Metro WA
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPWestern Australians living in Cockburn, East Fremantle, Fremantle, Kwinana, Melville and South Perth will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability…
NDIS continues roll out across Brisbane
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in Brisbane will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2018. Assistant Minister…