Supporting Victoria through COVID-19
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will lift mutual obligation requirements for job seekers in Victoria from today 12 February 2021 to Monday 22 February 2021 inclusive. This…
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Lifting mutual obligation requirements for bushfire affected areas in Western Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will continue to support Western Australian communities devastated by bushfires, as they look to rebuild and recover. The Government is supporting job…
Funding boost for Queensland Cashless Debit Card support services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonSupport services in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay regions will receive additional funding to provide ongoing assistance to local Cashless Debit Card participants. Minister for…
National standard for NDIS worker screening starts today
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPFrom today, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check will start to replace the different screening arrangements operating in each state and territory,…
Supporting Western Australia through COVID-19
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will lift mutual obligation requirements for job seekers in the Perth Metropolitan, Peel and South West regions from today 1 February 2021 to Tuesday…
Students and apprentices urged to claim for 2021
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPFollowing a difficult 2020 aspiring students and apprentices are encouraged to make the most of the Morrison Government’s supports in 2021 and claim for Youth…
National Redress Scheme December 31 deadline update
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonAbout 450 institutions have signed up to the National Redress Scheme covering more than 60,650 sites including churches, children’s homes, schools, swimming centres and sports…
Taskforce Integrity stamps out welfare system abuse
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPMore than $13 million in welfare payments have been recovered and about 650 matters referred for criminal prosecution under a joint Services Australia and Australian…
Breaking down barriers into the workforce for people with a disability and mental illness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is investing in innovative strategies to address the barriers preventing people with mental illness and disability from finding and keeping a job.…
Delivering record support to prevent and address domestic violence
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government continues to stand side-by-side with Australians as restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic impact families and the support services they rely on.…
Building education and employment opportunities for North-West Tasmania
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison and Gutwein Governments will provide more than $2 million over five years to Burnie Works to help improve local employment opportunities. Minister for Families…
Australia’s community housing, homelessness and community services
Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MPIt has been an unprecedented 18 months, and an honour to serve the Australian people as the Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community…
NDIS hotspot coronavirus temporary measures
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPMinister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, has confirmed NDIS participants in declared hotspot local government areas have access to a range of…
National Redress Scheme increases access for survivors
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is maximising access to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse by ensuring all named institutions are obliged to join throughout…
Cashless Debit Card extension provides certainty for participants
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Cashless Debit Card will continue to support vulnerable people, families and communities following the passage in the Senate of legislation to maintain the program…
Temporary enhanced support extended for a further three months
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will continue to provide elevated levels of income support into the new year after Parliament today passed the Social Services and Other…
International Volunteer Day 2020
Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MPToday marks International Volunteer Day, an annual United Nations event held to celebrate the essential work of volunteers and recognise the significant contribution they make…
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment available to Canberra workers
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPCanberrans who can’t earn an income because they’ve been asked to self-isolate or quarantine may now be eligible for the $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. …
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonCommunity Services Ministers (CSM) met via teleconference on 27 November 2020. Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith, ACT Minister for Families and Community Services returned to CSM after…
New disability strategy to increase Australian Public Service employment opportunities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMarking International Day of People with Disability, the Morrison Government has today released a new Australian Public Service (APS) employment strategy to make employing people…
Perth chosen to pioneer new era for delivery of government services
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPMinister for Government Services, Stuart Robert, today announced a new era of government service delivery will be trialled in Perth. From Monday 21 December, customers…
$2.7 million to help support and rebuild Australia’s volunteer workforce
Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MPThe Morrison Government will deliver $2.7 million across 779 local community organisations to support the work of the Australia’s volunteers. This funding is in addition…
Strong protections for NDIS participants are now in place across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MPA nationally consistent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quality and safeguards system is now in place across Australia, delivering strong and consistent protections for every…
Disability Royal Commission Public Hearing COVID-19 Report
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Australian Government welcomes the COVID-19 report of the Disability Royal Commission. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen significant challenges in the way…
National partnership to promote Australians with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to promote the work and contribution of Australians with disability ahead of International Day of People with…