New app for Between The Lines youth campaign
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, and Senator for New South Wales, Matt Thistlethwaite, today launched a free app for mobile phones…
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National Reconciliation Week begins
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAs National Reconciliation Week activities kicked off today across the nation, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, encouraged all Australians to have a conversation…
National Sorry Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday is National Sorry Day, and in communities across the country, Australians are reflecting on the grief and trauma experienced by members of the Stolen…
ACT Affordable housing project nationally recognised
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor and Member for Fraser Andrew Leigh today congratulated the Bonner Residential Estate project on being a finalist in…
Innovative Gillard Government projects recognised nationally
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPFive Gillard Government-supported projects have been nominated for tomorrow night’s 2012 Property Council of Australia awards, Minister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor said today.…
Disability service providers get ready for a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasSixty-four organisations will receive grants of up to $30,000 from the Australian Government to help them get ready for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
Delivering emergency respite support for carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAn independent evaluation of the Australian Government’s $8.8 million Respite Support for Carers of Young People with Severe or Profound Disability has found the program…
Fairer deal on ATMs for remote indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government today announces a new commitment by the Australian banking industry and two major independent ATM companies to voluntarily provide free transactions at…
Future Indigenous leaders in first ever National Indigenous Youth Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett and the Special Minister of State, Gary Gray, today congratulated 48 outstanding…
Designing playgrounds for all abilities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasIn a world first, a group of leading disability advocates, local government representatives and experts gathered in Canberra today to develop guidelines for building all-abilities…
National gambling reforms
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government today welcomed the support of the Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, for Australia’s first national legislation to tackle problem gambling. We are…
National NAIDOC Poster Competition winner announced.
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA young Aboriginal artist from Chinchilla in Queensland has won the National NAIDOC Poster Competition for 2012. The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and…
Experts discuss education reform for children with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA group of experts from the education and disability sectors today attended a leadership summit to discuss education reform for children with disability. Parliamentary Secretary…
Red Shield Appeal for a great community service
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, today welcomed the start of The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, which raises funds to help the country’s…
The Long Walk 2012 with Michael Long
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Minister for Sport, Senator Kate Lundy, today congratulated Michael Long for his leadership and vision in…
$2.1m to help Adelaide children with autism get the best start to life
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAn early learning and care centre for children with autism will receive a $2.1 million boost from the Australian Government to improve its ability to…
Improved services for children with disability in regional and remote Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA new service will put children with disability living in regional and remote Australia in touch with specialists in the city, through a $4.1 million…
Giving a voice to problem gamblers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new initiative to give problem gamblers a voice was launched at Wollongong University today as part of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week. The Gambling Impact…
Improved services for children with disability in regional and remote Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new service will put children with disability living in regional and remote Australia in touch with specialists in the city, through a $4.1 million…
Boost to families bank accounts from today
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom today more than 1.6 million Australian families will receive more money in their bank accounts to help them make ends meet. Across Australia a…
Homelessness support for young people in Melbourne
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPA new social enterprise café in Flemington is providing homeless young people with training, work experience and a pathway to a career in hospitality. Minister…
Putting a spotlight on support for homeless people
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPHomelessness service providers and peak bodies from across New South Wales today met in Newcastle to share experiences and examine the progress being made to…
Strong economy benefits women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Australian Government’s ongoing gender equality reforms will see Australian women benefit from the strong economy. The Government released the Women’s Statement 2012 in Sydney…
Abbott wants to hurt families
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTony Abbott has yet again shown Australian families he can’t be trusted to help them with the cost of living. After insulting 1.3 million families…
Gillard Government supporting Australian families
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAs people all across Australia celebrate National Families Week, the Gillard Labor Government is delivering more support for low and middle income families to help…