NAPCAN Play Your Part Awards
Speech by Senator the Hon Zed Seselja*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Mr Scheepers. I would also like to acknowledge: The Hon. Susan Close MP, Minister for Education and Child…
Disability Reform Council achieves significant agreement to support the rollout of the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (DRC) met today in Sydney and made a number of important decisions to strengthen overall disability…
Working together to build stronger communities to protect our children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaOn 4-10 September this year Australia once again recognises National Child Protection Week. This year’s theme is ‘Stronger Communities, Safer Children’ focusing on the fact…
Paying for Australia’s child care reforms
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government has introduced legislation to the 45th Parliament for early childhood education and care reforms that will benefit around one million Australians. Minister…
Media Statement from Minister Porter – NDIS MyPlace portal
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPIn the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s first month of transition from trial to full scheme, the NDIA experienced difficulty in implementing the new NDIS MyPlace…
Improving settlement outcomes for refugees
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAustralia’s settlement services are being redesigned to ensure better language and employment outcomes for humanitarian entrants. The Department of Social Services will co-design the new…
National Coalition on Child Safety and Wellbeing annual meeting
Speech by Senator the Hon Zed Seselja*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Dr Babington. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners and custodians of the land on…
Disability Employment Australia Conference 2016
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people,…
NDIS grant program open to community based organisations
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPCommunity organisations are being invited to partner with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to help deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the…
Review of the Implementation of the NDIS MyPlace Portal
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme MyPlace Portal will be reviewed to ensure the system is meeting the agreed expectations of NDIS participants…
The Future of Disability Employment – NESA Conference
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people,…
No Jab, No Pay lifts immunisation rates
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMore than 5,738 children whose parents are receiving child care payments and were previously registered as vaccination objectors have had their child/ren immunised since the…
Disability employer wins top business award in the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, the Hon Jane Prentice MP is delighted with the announcement that Helping People Achieve (HPA) has won…
Jobs boom for Tasmania with arrival of NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPJobs growth will surge across Tasmania with the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme with up to 1750 new full-time jobs created in…
ABC Radio National Breakfast with Ellen Fanning
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE Subjects: 2016 election, superannuation, ministerial changes ELLEN FANNING: Christian Porter is the Minister for Social Services; he’s in our Parliament House studio. Minister, welcome…
National campaign sparks conversations about respect across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPAustralians are getting behind the Commonwealth Government’s new campaign aimed at breaking the cycle of violence against women and their children. The campaign has been…
Patron announced for International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Disability Services, the Hon Jane Prentice MP today announced that the 2016 Patron for International Day of People with Disability is Ms…
National Disability Awards nominations now open
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPIn conjunction with the United Nations’ International Day of People with Disability, nominations are now open for the 2016 National Disability Awards. These awards recognise…
New intercountry adoption program with Bulgaria
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPToday the Government is pleased to announce a new intercountry adoption program with Bulgaria. For those children who are not able to be placed with…
Building on a long, proud tradition of settling new arrivals
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, delivered a keynote address at the Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) ‘Settlement and Citizenship in Civil…
6PR Drive with Adam Shand
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE Subjects: Homelessness ADAM SHAND: Now, to WA’s own, good afternoon Christian. MINISTER PORTER: Adam how are you? ADAM SHAND: Very well thanks. How’d you…
Sky News Kristina Keneally and Peter van Onselen
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE Subjects: 2016/17 Budget; NDIS; Family Tax Benefits PETER VAN ONSELEN: Thanks very much for your company Mr Porter. You’re a former State Treasurer –…
Have your say on a new integrated carer support service
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Commonwealth Government is calling for submissions on the draft Service Concept for a new integrated carer support service system, which will better support and…
Real money for a real commitment to the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government will ensure the Commonwealth is able to meet future NDIS costs through the deposit of $2.1 billion of Budget savings into the…
Ensuring the Government lives within its means: a targeted welfare safety net
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government is committed to providing a strong safety net for Australia’s most vulnerable, while improving the integrity of the welfare system. The welfare…