New Monthly Data Shows Continued NDIS Growth

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

New data shows that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to grow, with the world-first reform now providing disability support to more than 472,000…

Australia to trial domestic violence deterrence program

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is committing $4.2 million to trial a new domestic violence deterrence program as part of our commitment to end violence against women…

Interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast

Transcript by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

E&OE FRAN KELLY: The Morrison Government is taking steps to speed up the COVID vaccine rollout to Australians living with disability, which has been, of…

Expanded Vaccine Access for NDIS Participants

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

All National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants aged 12-15 years will be able to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from this Wednesday, 25 August. All NDIS participants…

New supports for NDIS participants to find specialist housing

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has announced two new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) advancements for NDIS…

Supporting Mildura children and families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison and Andrews Governments will each provide $2.6 million to support Mildura children and families to connect with local services and improve their health…

Caring for our carers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Carers across the country are now able to receive in-person advice and professional assistance to support their own wellbeing with a new free coaching service…

Financial Support for NDIS Providers in Sydney

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers in Sydney COVID-19 hotspots will be supported by temporary financial assistance measures to ensure people with disability continue to…

National Summit on Women’s Safety to go online

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government today announced that the National Summit on Women’s Safety will be delivered virtually as a result of continued COVID-19 restrictions. The Summit…

A Life Changing Life in the Care and Support Sector

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job will be encouraged to consider care and support work in a national campaign launching today.  The care…

13 August Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Today I was delighted to host my third Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting.    My sincerest thanks to my state and territory Ministerial colleagues for their…

Social Services funding boost towards Closing the Gap

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is investing $98 million in a series of innovative new programs to prevent vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families falling through…

More safe housing for women and children escaping violence

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is delivering new emergency accommodation in the Australian Capital Territory to support women and children fleeing violence. Minister for Women’s Safety Anne…