Tasmanians today threw their support behind a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Jan McLucas today joined more than 100 people…
The Minister for Social Inclusion, Mark Butler and the Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, have today announced that the Australian Bureau of Statistics will…
Australians with disability will benefit from improved access to the ABC’s Ramp Up website with an additional $557,700 investment from the Australian Government. The Minister…
More than 100,000 low-income Australian households will have access to a new $29.9 million scheme from the Gillard Government that provides advice and support on…
The Australian Government has announced it will drive reforms to the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) to ensure a sustainable and fair native title system…
Australians with disability will benefit from improved access to the ABC’s Ramp Up website with an additional $557,700 investment from the Australian Government. The Minister…
The Gillard Government has released draft legislation which will provide greater recognition of the needs of people who are homeless or sleeping rough, one of…
A new residential facility in Weipa is giving Indigenous students in far north Queensland a place to stay and learn while they complete secondary schooling.…
An independent evaluation of a popular AFL program in Wadeye has found that it is helping to build a stronger, more cohesive community, with early…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin, Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean and Senator for Queensland Jan McLucas today announced up to $12 million to…
Young Aboriginal people on Mornington Island and in Doomadgee will have access to two new youth hubs which will operate as support and training facilities,…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today visited Mornington Island to announce a range of new initiatives to help support young Aboriginal people and…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today visited Mornington Island to announce the Australian Government will deliver $5 million to help tackle alcohol and…
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today marked the 20th anniversary of the historic High Court Mabo…
Parents concerned about how to protect their children from cyberbullying can seek advice from a new Australian Government resource published today. The Minister for Community…
Applications for Gillard Government Volunteer Grants for 2012 are now open, with $16 million available to not-for-profit organisations around the country. The Minister for Community…
More than 600 teenage parents are benefiting from education opportunities and services which are helping them to deal with the challenges of raising a family,…
The Gillard Government will continue funding for a successful program connecting Indigenous Australians with community support services to help them overcome disadvantage and social isolation.…
Three young Indigenous Australians have been given the opportunity to study at Oxford and Cambridge, after being named as recipients of Charlie Perkins Scholarships. As…
Australians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that contribute positively to the lives of people with disability for the sixth annual National Disability…
Homelessness service providers and peak bodies from across Western Australia will come together today to share experiences and ideas at a conference in Perth. Minister…
Australians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that contribute positively to the lives of people with disability for the sixth annual National Disability…
A new report shows that the Gillard Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme is making a real difference for mothers, particularly those who need financial help…
Arts Minister Simon Crean and Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin today congratulated recipients of the 2012 National Indigenous Arts Awards. Presented by the Australia Council’s…
From tomorrow and over the coming weeks 3.2 million Australian pensioners will receive more money in their bank accounts to help them make ends meet.…