Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the arrival of Australia’s single largest celebration of young people, National Youth Week 2002. “The…
“Sole parents are one the most maligned groups in our society,” Senator Vanstone said today at the Towards Opportunity and Prosperity conference in Melbourne. “We…
The reported increase in the number of children at risk should alarm all Australians the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today.…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today said he was pleased that the Australian Labor Party is looking to ‘rev up’ their approach…
News 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 the support and recognition of the whole community, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony said today. Mr Anthony addressed the…
One 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…
Today 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…
A stronger and streamlined quality assurance system for long day child care was launched today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony.…
A 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…
The voices of youth were heard loud and clear this week at the first meeting of the National Youth Roundtable 2002, Minister for Children and…
Today’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…
Today’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.…
Ten thousand toddlers will be tracked over nearly a decade in groundbreaking research on the lives of Australian children. The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children…
More 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…
I 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…
A series of fact sheets released today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, show the picture is looking good for young…
Minister 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…
Nicola Roxon has again put on display her total lack of knowledge about her Shadow portfolio the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony,…
Today I am pleased to announce that from 20 March 2002 there will be a further increase in adult pensions and allowances which will benefit…
I am pleased that many of the recommendations made by Professor Pearce on breaching are consistent with much of the good work that Centrelink is…
Member for Makin, Trish Draper took Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, to the Salvation Army Ingle Farm to meet with workers from…
Each 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…
I 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…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony welcomed the Youth for the Future initiative launched today by the Prime Minister at the Commonwealth Heads…