Anthony Welcomes Vanstone
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony has welcomed the elevation of Senator Amanda Vanstone to the Family and Community Services…
Christmas Cash Bonus
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMany families who paid for child care before 1 July 2000 can still get a rebate in cash at their local Medicare office, Federal Minister…
Support for separated parents
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony today launched Back on Track, finding a way through separation and repartnering, a book that helps relationship educators and…
Labor rejects contact with children
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Government’s attempts to increase contact between children and their parents will receive no support from the Labor Party, Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony…
Our Remarkable Volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA year of celebrations marking the tireless efforts of millions of volunteers across Australia began today with the official launch of International Year of Volunteers…
Awards recognise employers of the year
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today congratulated the Prime Minister’s 2000 Access Awards winners, held in conjunction with the…
Big pig’s IT access
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPYoung Canberrans will have free access to a range of information technology services following Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony’s official launch today of the…
Centrelink help in flood crisis
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony said today that Centrelink was ready to help NSW flood victims, and was working to keep services running despite…
National forum about men and relationships
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA national forum about men and relationships will be held in Sydney from tomorrow Senator Jocelyn Newman, Minister for Family and Community Services and Larry…
Men need help
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony today told a two-day Partnerships in Progress forum about men and relationships that 65 per cent of women…
Welfare breaching comparisons wrong
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today dismissed claims by the Australian Council of Social Service that welfare recipients who breached their obligations were…
Focussed on work
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP“Howard-Anderson Government policies that put the focus on the unemployed finding work and preparing them for those jobs mean more people are leaving the unemployment…
Swan’s claims sent away
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP“Labor’s misleading claims that people are being sent to charities because of Centrelink staffing issues are simply incorrect,” Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said…
Fact: families pay less for child care
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPIt’s no surprise that recently published CPI figures show a reduction in the cost of child care for families Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony…
Teamwork help for first time dads
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA program that will help men cope with the unique challenges of first-time fatherhood was launched today by Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony. At…
Business Services – Future Directions
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Business Services Review was a joint initiative commissioned by ACROD and the Department of Family and Community Services to identify strategies to ensure that…
Minister meets with child care forum
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony met with members of the National Children’s Services Forum (NCSF) today in Canberra. Mr Anthony welcomed the NCSF’s support…
Federal Government committed to helping families in crisis
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPHelping families in crisis is a key priority for the Federal Government,” Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said today. Commenting on the Report Accompanying…
Prevention better than cure
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Government’s responsible commitment to preventing welfare overpayments and fraud is paying dividends, with 400,000 less entitlement reviews and 1,700 less payment cancellations or reductions.…
Swan Wrong Again
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP“Without using facts and by spinning his own fiction, Wayne Swan has again attempted to scare and confuse the elderly with unfounded comments about the…
Olympic Advocacy Service up and running
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Commonwealth funded Olympic/Paralympic Disability Advocacy Service has proved highly successful leading up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry…
Support for survivors of child abuse
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Federal Government has provided $278,300 to establish support groups for people who have suffered child abuse, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, announced today.…
Businesses urged to nominate for PM’s awards
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPAustralian businesses have been urged to nominate for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Access Awards by Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony. “These awards recognise the…
Growers Can Now Claim Sugar Package
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPCane growers can now claim assistance under the Government’s Sugar Industry Assistance Package, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony said today. “To make a claim,…
Protecting Australia’s future – our children
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today marked National Child Protection Week by showcasing some of the Federal Government’s work to raise awareness about…