The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today announced that…
The Australian, state and territory governments have today agreed to build a more solid evidence base on domestic violence and sexual assault as part of…
Northern Territory women are invited to take part in Australian Government consultations in Darwin next week about issues facing women in the workplace and on…
The Australian Government today handed back four parcels of land to Arrernte, Anmatyerre, Warlpiri and Alyawarr traditional owners at a ceremony in Alice Springs. These…
The Australian Government has renewed funding for a Melbourne project which helps refugee and migrant men from Africa settle into life in Australia. The Minister…
More than 8,600 affordable rental homes have been built across the nation under the Gillard Government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) – with about 1,150…
The Gillard Government is investing more than $9.7 million for new family mental health services in 11 communities across Australia to help children and young…
The Gillard Government will provide an additional $1 billion as part of our contribution to the historic pay rise awarded to Australia’s social and community…
The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today launched the new Ringwood Saver Plus site which will support low income earners…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has reappointed Mrs Pat Brahim as the Chair of the Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee (ABAAC) for a…
Aboriginal television and film actor, Aaron Pedersen, has today been named Patron for International Day of People with Disability and the National Disability Awards for…
Almost 5,000 new homes will be more affordable in Port Macquarie thanks to the Gillard Government’s Building Better Regional Cities program. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will…
A new housing development in Ballina Shire will be ready seven years ahead of schedule thanks to a $4.5 million grant under the Gillard Government’s…
Partnership investment combined with the wisdom, vision and passion of AFL great Michael Long will deliver a new state-of-the-art learning and leadership centre for young…
Aboriginal television and film actor, Aaron Pedersen, has today been named Patron for International Day of People with Disability and the National Disability Awards for…
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor today visited the Gladstone Heritage Retirement Village where new homes for older Australians are being delivered through the…
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor today launched a federally-funded online tool to help south east Queenslanders make a more informed decision about housing.…
Queenslanders with a disability, their families and carers today threw their support behind a National Disability Insurance Scheme at a forum in Redcliffe, Brisbane. The…
Queenslanders with a disability, their families and carers today threw their support behind a National Disability Insurance Scheme at a forum in Redcliffe, Brisbane. The…
With the closing date for Volunteer Grants 2012 fast approaching, the Gillard Government is encouraging not-for-profit organisations across Australia to apply. The Minister for Families…
Two young Indigenous Australians have been nationally recognised in this year’s National Art and Poster and the Rap4Respect competitions in Hobart. Senator for Tasmania, Carol…
The Australian Government has appointed David Bowen as CEO of the body responsible for coordinating the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr…
Bunna Lawrie has been recognised for his contribution to Australian music and his people at the 2012 National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC)…
The Australian Government has appointed David Bowen as CEO of the body responsible for coordinating the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr…
The Gillard Government has exceeded its target of delivering more affordable rental homes for vulnerable Australians under its Social Housing Initiative (SHI) with 17,800 homes…