The Australian Government has today announced 33 conference organisers will share in $315,000 in funding to maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability. …
E&OE NARELLE GRAHAM: First this hour, the cashless debit card – it’s been hotly debated, it’s an intervention, a form of compulsory income management that…
E&OE EMMA PEDLER: Firstly, though, this morning to the West Coast. Back in 2016 South Australia’s Ceduna region was one of the first to have…
Thank you for inviting me here to speak with you today. I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Lands…
From 1 July 2022, more than 1.4 million Australian families will see an increase to family payments, while around one million pensioners will also benefit…
E&OE MICHAEL ROWLAND: The new Social Services Minister, Amanda Rishworth, joins us now from Sydney. Minister, good morning and congratulations on the portfolio. AMANDA RISHWORTH: Good…
E&OE ANDY PARK: The Federal Government has promised to deliver a cost of living package in its October budget, but will there be targeted relief…
This week the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) released their latest audit into the cashless debit card program. The report showed whilst noting the Department…
Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Tuesday, 25 August 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…
Below is the update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 as at Friday, 21 August 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information…
The Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, has today announced temporary changes in response to the Queensland Government’s new Disability Accommodation Services Direction. Temporary changes…
The Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, has announced temporary changes to allow NDIS providers in Victoria and NSW to directly claim the costs of…
Below is the update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 as at Thursday, 20 August 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information…
Below is the update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 as at Wednesday, 19 August 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced the Commonwealth will commence providing data on infection rates of COVID-19 for NDIS participants…
E&OE Virginia Trioli: The Federal NDIS Minister is Stuart Robert and he joins us now. Minister, good morning thanks for making time for us. Minister…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced that Mr John Walsh AM has decided to resign from the Board of the…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced additional temporary measures for NDIS participants and providers in Victoria to ensure continuity of…
E&OE Patricia Karvelas: For more, we’re joined by the Minister for Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert. Stuart Robert, welcome. Stuart…
Enhanced support and expanded access to Australia’s social security system remains in place to support Victorians as the state continues to grapple with COVID-19. The…
E&EO MINISTER ROBERT: Good morning. Whilst it’s beautiful to be in Queensland and the sun is shining, we should spare a thought to our friends…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, announced temporary changes to funding arrangements to allow NDIS participants in Victoria and New South Wales…
All aged care workers across Victoria will now be required to wear face masks. The precautionary measure, expanded state wide after consultation between Federal and…
Australians on lower incomes are set to receive further assistance from today as the Morrison Government delivers the second economic support payment. A $750 payment…
Introduction – It is great to join you all once again here at the National Press Club. Ronald Reagan famously quipped that the most terrifying…