Tasmanian children aged 0-3 years and adults aged 35-49 years will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)…
Queenslanders living in regions including Brisbane, Logan and Redlands, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Tablelands, Croydon, Etheridge, Cape York, Torres Strait, Fraser Coast, North Burnett, South Burnett,…
Territorians living in the Darwin Urban and Central Australian regions will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)…
Queenslanders living in the Fraser Coast, North Burnett, South Burnett and Cherbourg region will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability…
The Federal Coalition Government is taking more action to help tackle domestic violence against women and children with a further investment in programs designed to…
The Federal Coalition Government recognises the importance of fathers and the positive and significant influence they can have on their children’s lives. That’s why over…
The Australian Government welcomes today’s official announcement that the Western Australian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. Every state and territory has now committed…
Acknowledgements Paul McClintock AO – CEDA National Chair Melinda Cliento – CEDA CEO Lyndal Curtis – Chair of Session Some of you may have seen…
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Young parents will be helped to improve their work readiness or education prospects as part of a Turnbull Government trial to reduce welfare dependency. Young…
The Turnbull Government is supporting AFL footballers with an intellectual disability. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan will attend the 2018 AFL National Inclusion Carnival…
Community organisations will benefit from $20 million in grants to support the efforts of their volunteers. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced the…
Australians with hearing impairment will receive improved support and faster access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today…
A range of new pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will begin from 1 July to support the development of a sustainable…
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice and Disability Services Minister Stephen Dawson has today announced a funding commitment to ensure transition…
The Federal Coalition Government recognises the important role that sport plays in the settlement of young humanitarian migrants. Engagement in sport helps young refugees integrate…
An Autism Advisory Group has been established to provide advice and feedback to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The establishment of the advisory group…
The achievements of two local governments in violence prevention and disability and inclusion have been recognised at the 2018 National Awards for Local Government. Minister…
The Australian Parliament today passed legislation to establish the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, ensuring the scheme can begin on…
Refugee Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate people who come to Australia through Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program and enrich our society through…
Australians with disability will be supported to continue in employment with the Turnbull Government providing $5.3 million to supplement their wages. The Turnbull Government believes…
The launch of the redeveloped Family Relationships Online website today further supports the Federal Coalition Government’s commitment to Australian families. The newly refreshed website, launched…
The Turnbull Government will establish a National Office for Child Safety and issue a formal apology in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses…
Victorians with disability will benefit from improved access to support and services announced today. The Turnbull Government will provide more than $97 million to support…
The Turnbull Government welcomes the Uniting Church in Australia’s announcement they will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The…