Supporting NDIS innovation in the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPNDIS providers in the Northern Territory are being supported to expand and deliver services in new ways, as part of the final round of the…
Legislation introduced for National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Australian Government today introduced legislation to create the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin on 1…
Toughening No Jab, No Pay
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. From 1 July 2018, Family Tax Benefit Part…
More equitable child support
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPReforms to the child support program that make the system simpler and more equitable for parents passed the Senate today. The Family Assistance and Child…
Victoria introduces National Redress Scheme legislation
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPA National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse moved another step closer when legislation was introduced into the Victorian Parliament today that…
A sustainable welfare safety net to support all Australians
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government is continuing to provide a genuine safety net for those most in need, while making it more sustainable by strengthening the integrity…
Supporting out of home care for children with severe disability
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPChildren with severe disability who are unable to live at home will receive the support and care they need. The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have…
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 1.8 times more likely to have a disability but proportionately do not use disability support services as much…
Better support for people with disability seeking work
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAustralians with disability will be better supported in their search for a job. The final list of organisations to deliver Disability Employment Services (DES) from…
National Redress Scheme update
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPA National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse moved another step closer when legislation was introduced into the New South Wales Parliament…
Queensland and Northern Territory join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that Queensland and the Northern Territory have joined the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. …
Making the ACT more inclusive
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government will provide $2.7 million to make the Australian Capital Territory more inclusive for people with disability. The Government is providing grants for…
A more inclusive Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAustralians with disability will be empowered to exercise more choice and control in their lives. The Turnbull Government will provide $56 million in grant funding…
New online course for interpreters a welcome boost for migrant integration
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPNew online course for interpreters a welcome boost for migrant integration As part of the Federal Coalition Government’s commitment to more effectively integrate newly arrived…
A fully funded NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government will fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that is providing life-changing support to Australians with disability. Because of a stronger…
Empowering Norfolk Island women
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPWomen on Norfolk Island will receive free advice and training to help them plan for their financial future, along with training and mentoring to strengthen…
SORTLI app helps young people gain independence
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPA new mobile app to help young people transition from out-of-home care into more independent living has now launched as part of the Towards Independent…
Additional funding for disability advocacy
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Turnbull Government is providing an additional $2.4 million a year for the National Disability Advocacy Program in New South Wales and Queensland. The additional…
Bayside Peninsula residents to join NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPVictorians living in the Bayside Peninsula region will join more than 140,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 April…
NDIS continues to roll out across Adelaide
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPSouth Australians aged 18 to 64 years living in the Adelaide Hills, Western Adelaide and Eastern Adelaide regions will join more than 140,000 Australians already…
Innovation to break the welfare cycle
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Burnie community will be invited to brainstorm ideas to help local, unemployed people find work at an Australian first ‘ideas exchange’. An ‘ideas exchange’…
Cashless Debit Card begins in the Goldfields
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Cashless Debit Card will improve the lives of people in the Goldfields community. Around 3,600 people in the Goldfields community will receive the Cashless…
A fairer and simpler welfare system
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPAustralia’s welfare system will be simpler and provide greater encouragement for people to move from welfare into work with the passage of the Welfare Reform…
Evaluator for Try, Test and Learn Fund
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe University of Queensland will evaluate the success of the Government’s innovative approaches to addressing long-term welfare dependency. The Try, Test and Learn Fund is…
Commemorating the 5th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPThis year marks the fifth anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. On 21 March 2013, the Australian Government formally apologised to people affected…