Media Releases by The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Government Releases National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy
The Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today announced the release of the…
Support for Virgin Blue’s decision to make flying more accessible for people with disability
I welcome a decision made today by Virgin Blue to make it easier for people with disability to fly without a carer.The decision will allow…
New early learning centre to support children with autism
A new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in Perth will give young West Australian children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early…
New early learning facility open in Adelaide for children with autism
South Australian children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will benefit from specialist care and attention following the opening of an Autism Specific Early Learning and Care…
New mobile playgroup for fire-affected communities
A new mobile playgroup will provide a service to the fire-damaged communities of Marysville and Flowerdale who lost their playgroups during the February 7th bushfires…
Extra Jobs and Community Facilities for Bushfire Affected Areas
The Rudd Government will create or retain 129 jobs in communities affected by the February 7th bushfires and deliver $4.8 million in community projects in…
Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, and Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction, Bill Shorten, today welcomed the release of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report. The…
Public Service Traineeship launched for People with Intellectual Disability
Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten today welcomed the launch of the first public service traineeship program for people…
Income Recovery Subsidy extended in Victoria Bushfire areas
The Australian Government will continue to support victims of the Victorian bushfires by extending the Income Recovery Subsidy for a further 13 weeks, giving people…
Shut Out: The experience of people with disabilities and their families in Australia
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council’s report examining the barriers faced by people with disability.…
$4 million for new autism care centre in Brisbane
A new, autism-specific early learning and care centre will give young Brisbane children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early childhood services vital for…
More support for People with Disability to attend conferences
People with disability, their families and carers will be supported to attend a wide variety of conferences with 33 conference organisers receiving a share of…
Further Measures to Improve Disability Rights
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the passage of the Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 through Parliament. The Bill will improve…
Extra Support for our Special Olympians
Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced $55,000 in funding for Special Olympics Australia to help our Special Olympians prepare for the 2011 International Games in…
Mobile communications made more accessible
The Rudd Government today welcomed industry efforts to improve the accessibility of mobile communications services for the aged and people with disabilities. “Helping people to…
Therese Rein and Kurt Fearnley – champions for people with disability
Therese Rein will be the official Patron of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and the National Disability Awards in 2009. Paralympian, Kurt Fearnley…
Bushfire memorials for mark Victoria’s blackest day
Nineteen Victorian councils will share in $2.5 million to create memorials to mark February’s devastating bushfires, Premier John Brumby announced today. “This funding will provide…
New funding for 13 disability advocacy providers
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten, today announced increased funding for 13 disability advocacy providers as part of the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP). The…
Nominations wanted for Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards
Australians are urged to nominate Australian Disability Enterprises who are making extraordinary efforts to provide work and support for people with disability for this year’s…
Government calls for submissions on Disability Parking Scheme
The Australian Government today launched a discussion paper and national public consultations about the new Australian Disability Parking Scheme. Today’s announcement follows a $3 million…
Additional support for Victoria’s bushfire affected communities
The Australian Government will provide a further $1.5 million to support communities affected by the Victorian bushfires. Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin said the funding…
Government seeks feedback on Print Disability Services
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the provision of information in alternative formats for people with print disability as part of its review of…
Winter Warming Grant for Bushfire Survivors
Thousands of bushfire survivors will receive a one-off $2000 cash payment from the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund as part of a $9 million new winter…
Extra support for people with disability and their carers
The Rudd Government is strengthening its commitment to people with disability and carers by providing extra support through a range of initiatives in the 2009-10…
Supporting Australians affected by disaster
The 2009-10 Budget details the level of financial support provided to Australians affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires, the North Queensland floods, the South East…