*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Minister Keenan. I would also like to acknowledge my Parliamentary colleagues, including Minister Cash and distinguished guests present here…
E&OE CHRIS KENNY: First up I want to talk about the fallout from the Victorian election and the ongoing problems that tough few weeks, well…
E&OE…………………………………………… Can I extend a very warm welcome to you all here to Parliament House. I understand from Cate McKenzie (DSS) that this has not…
National Disability Insurance Scheme trials sites are demonstrating strong progress as more and more Australians with disabilities receive the support they need through NDIS packages.…
Good evening. Thank you for your kind invitation to represent the Prime Minister Tony Abbott to launch this landmark exhibition – “A Ticket to Paradise”.…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed a new report which shows the Australian divorce rate is on the decline, but says the figure…
Ten outstanding individuals and organisations received a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House last night. The award recipients are:…
The Everyone Everyday Disability Awareness Program has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
NSW garnered the greatest number of National Disability Awards in 2014, with five individuals and organisations accepting the accolade at a gala event held at…
A joint fire safety information and awareness programme run by Vicdeaf (SLC Vic) and Emergency Management Victoria won a 2014 National Disability Award last night.…
Well-known advocacy and support organisation Technology Assisting Disability WA (TADWA) has won a 2014 National Disability Award during a gala event at Parliament House in…
The Stirling Community Early Learning Centre in the Adelaide Hills has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at…
Queensland gym owner John McDonald was a joint recipient of a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
Labor and the Greens have joined forces in the Senate to block the establishment of a Payment Scheme that would have provided certainty for people…
Ladies and gentlemen, you look magnificent. What a great night. This, for me, is always the highlight of the year. At the outset, can I…
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today thanked agencies who support new arrivals to settle in Australia. The Department…
Thank you very, very much and can I start by also adding my acknowledgement of the traditional owners which I am sure was done earlier.…
I’m pleased to congratulate the recipients of the National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award for 2014. The Award is sponsored by the Commonwealth and forms…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the money will establish a sports grants bank from which national sporting codes can fund violence prevention activities.…
The Australian Government will extend social support and regional drought coordinator services to families living in drought-affected communities in Queensland and New South Wales for…
The Australian Government today signed a new social security agreement with the Indian Government which will make retirement easier for residents of both countries and…
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, yesterday used a Sydney conference to recognise the contribution of Australian Muslims. Organised…
Five outstanding carers were last night recognised at the inaugural National Carer Awards on the Gold Coast. The National Carer Awards celebrate the contribution of…
Introduction Thank you so much Karen and it’s great to be on the Gold Coast, even if my final destination today is Canberra. Friends I…
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. The Anniversary is an important milestone for many of…