A sea of blessings for patrol boat in Queensland
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA patrol boat provided by the Australian Government has today been blessed and is ready to take to the seas in the Torres Strait. The…
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Innovative scheme combines art and shelter
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor has visited an innovative homelessness project in Berlin which is providing housing and support to some of Germany’s…
A sea of blessings for patrol boat in Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA patrol boat provided by the Australian Government has today been blessed and is ready to take to the seas in the Torres Strait. The…
Learning the lessons: Halving homelessness in Helsinki
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor has visited the Finnish capital Helsinki to see first-hand how the country has halved homelessness over the past…
Tasmania gets involved in Homeless Persons’ Week 2012
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe acting Minister for Housing and Homelessness and Member for Franklin, Julie Collins, today encouraged Tasmanians to get involved in National Homeless Persons’ Week. The…
National Homeless Persons’ Week 2012
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralians concerned about homelessness are this week holding special events across the country to celebrate National Homeless Persons’ Week and raise awareness of the issue.…
It’s time to stand up for local people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Far North Queensland community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at a community forum held in Cairns today.…
Practical Design Fund to help guide the transition to a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasApplications have opened today for the Australian Government’s $10 million Practical Design Fund. The Practical Design Fund will support practical projects to identify how best…
Research shows tenants are satisfied with public housing
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe acting Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Julie Collins, today welcomed the latest research analysis showing most public and community housing tenants are satisfied with…
It’s time to stand up for local people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Far North Queensland community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at a community forum held in Cairns today.…
Practical Design Fund to help guide the transition to a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPApplications have opened today for the Australian Government’s $10 million Practical Design Fund. The Practical Design Fund will support practical projects to identify how best…
Celebrating Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday marks the 25th National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day – a chance to celebrate and show our support for Indigenous children across Australia. This…
Remote housing for Indigenous communities across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore Indigenous people in remote communities are benefitting from new and refurbished homes completed as part of the $5.5 billion National Partnership Agreement on Remote…
Focus on mental health support for children and families
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPStrengthening mental health support for children and their families has been a key focus of the second meeting of the Australian Government’s Children and Family…
Launching a National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Hunter
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPeople with significant and profound disabilities in the Hunter region of NSW are set to benefit from a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) next year,…
Raising awareness of autism in schools
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAround 10,000 schools across Australia are set to receive a DVD aimed at helping school children understand, accept and support children with an Autism Spectrum…
Ipswich ready for a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Ipswich community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme at a forum called by Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann. Parliamentary…
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasCerebral Palsy Awareness Week commences tomorrow across the country (30 July – 5 August), an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of people with cerebral palsy…
People with disability in the ACT to benefit from first stage of National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPeople with disability in the ACT will be among the first to benefit from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a result of yesterday’s…
New research, strategic priorities for Australian Institute of Family Studies
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPThe Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and the Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Brendan O’Connor today welcomed the release of…
Research shows stable housing important for kids’ development
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPNew research showing how housing instability affects children’s development reaffirms the fundamental need for a safe and stable home for all children, Minister for Housing…
Tasmanian women to have say in national workforce strategy
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPWomen in Tasmania are invited to take part in Australian Government consultations in Hobart this week about issues facing women in the workplace and ways…
New research, strategic priorities for Australian Institute of Family Studies
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and the Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Brendan O’Connor today welcomed the release of…
Where does NSW stand on supporting low-paid workers?
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for Community Services and Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, today called on the O’Farrell State Government to clarify whether it…
Supporting new projects in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPProjects aimed at boosting employment opportunities and improving health and education services in Aboriginal community are among 34 new projects to share in $13 million…