Reporting on FTB debts inaccurate
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneNews reports this morning on the number of families with FTB (Family Tax Benefit) debts are not correct. There has notbeen a ‘five-fold increase in…
Foster carers deserve recognition and support
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFoster carers deserve the support and recognition of the whole community, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony said today. Mr Anthony addressed the…
Playgroups great for kids and parents
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPOne of nine Queensland playgroups piloted under a new Federal Government children’s initiative was opened today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony…
New voices to speak up for Australians with a disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday I am pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the National Disability Advisory Council, the Government’s community-based advisory group on disability…
Ensuring quality in child care
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA stronger and streamlined quality assurance system for long day child care was launched today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony.…
Rock into National Youth Week
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA free concert with some of Australia’s leading musical acts will kick off National Youth Week at Darling Harbour in Sydney Minister for Children and…
Great Start for 2002 Youth Roundtable
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe voices of youth were heard loud and clear this week at the first meeting of the National Youth Roundtable 2002, Minister for Children and…
Centrelink – Helping Multicultural Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday’s launch of Centrelink’s strategy for delivering services to customers of non-English speaking backgrounds is another example of the agency’s commitment to provide excellent customer…
New Peak Body for Australian Families
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday’s launch of the new peak body, Families Australia, will mean that the interests of families, young people and children in Australia are better represented.…
Tracking 10,000 Toddlers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneTen thousand toddlers will be tracked over nearly a decade in groundbreaking research on the lives of Australian children. The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children…
Youth allowance a success
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMore young people are participating in study or training as a direct result of the Coalition Government’s Youth Allowance payment, Minister for Children and Youth…
New Indigenous Women’s Advisory Group
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased to announce the launch of a new advisory group designed to further enhance the Commonwealth Government’s work with indigenous women. The 13-member…
Picture looks good for young Australians
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA series of fact sheets released today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, show the picture is looking good for young…
State of the Family Report
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today launched Anglicare Australia’s third State of the Family report. “Importantly, the Report asks ‘should Australians be…
Roxon gets it wrong
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPNicola Roxon has again put on display her total lack of knowledge about her Shadow portfolio the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony,…
Pensions up $11.30 per fortnight
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday I am pleased to announce that from 20 March 2002 there will be a further increase in adult pensions and allowances which will benefit…
‘Independent’ breaching report old news
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased that many of the recommendations made by Professor Pearce on breaching are consistent with much of the good work that Centrelink is…
Makin Youth Services meet Minister
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMember for Makin, Trish Draper took Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, to the Salvation Army Ingle Farm to meet with workers from…
Celebrating a Centenary of Suffrage on International Women’s Day – 8 March 2002
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneEach year on 8 March, International Women’s Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of Australian women. This year we have a…
Deeming Rates Drop
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased to announce that around 600,000 pensioners will see an increase in their payment because of a cut to the social security deeming…
Anthony welcomes Youth for the Future initiative
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony welcomed the Youth for the Future initiative launched today by the Prime Minister at the Commonwealth Heads…
Innovative child care for Dubbo families
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPParkes MP John Cobb brought Children and Youth Affairs Minister Larry Anthony to the Allira Multifunctional Aboriginal Child Care Centre to see first hand the…
Youth the Future of Regional Communities
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe future of rural and regional communities is in the hands of their young people, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony said today.…
Breaching rules change to protect the vulnerable
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased to announce a number of significant changes to the Government’s breaching rules that will help our most vulnerable job seekers, while keeping…
Child Care Benefit to increase
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe 480,000 Australian families receiving Child Care Benefit will have their payments increased from 1 July this year, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…