An independent evaluation of the Australian Government’s Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability provides strong evidence that the program is having a positive…
Applications open today for organisations to deliver a new service that puts children with disability living in regional and remote Australia in touch with specialists…
An independent evaluation of the Australian Government’s Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability provides strong evidence that the program is having a positive…
The Minister Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, and Member for Parramatta, Julie Owens, today visited Northcott Disability Services in Parramatta to meet with people with disability,…
The first national initiative to help families and children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder has celebrated the delivery of its 500,000th service. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Today is International Asperger’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of people with Asperger’s Syndrome and show support for their families and carers. The…
The Australian Government today released the draft National Gambling Reform Bills 2012 which will deliver long-lasting reforms to help the five million Australians affected by…
The Australian Government’s violence against women social marketing campaign, The Line, is a finalist in an international award for innovation, the Minister for the Status…
The Gillard Government today welcomed another step towards a large scale trial of mandatory pre-commitment technology in the ACT. This afternoon ClubsACT met to discuss…
Australians with disability will receive greater support to help them into work where possible under legislation introduced into Parliament today. The Social Security and Other…
Australians with disability will receive greater support to help them into work where possible under legislation introduced into Parliament today. The Social Security and Other…
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced $10 million funding to continue to build public awareness and community support for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians. Constitutional…
A $3.1 million investment by the Australian Government will help businesses that employ people with disability to prepare for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
Australians under financial pressure are gaining greater access to Australian Government backed affordable loans to provide essentials for their homes, the Minister for Community Services,…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today launched the Stolen Generations’ Testimonies website at a morning tea with Stolen Generations’ members to mark the…
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon congratulates Federal Magistrate Matthew Myers, who will be welcomed to the Federal Magistrates Court today in a special sitting of the court.…
Minister for Emergency Management, Robert McClelland MP, and Minister for Families and Community Services Jenny Macklin today marked the third anniversary of 2009 Victorian Bushfires…
World-first technology will enable people who are deaf or hearing impaired to enjoy live theatre by accessing live captions on their mobile devices, such as…
Minister for Emergency Management, Robert McClelland MP, and Minister for Families and Community Services Jenny Macklin today marked the third anniversary of 2009 Victorian Bushfires…
Liberals confirm plans to claw back pensions Today Jamie Briggs became the latest member of the Opposition to confirm the Liberals plans to claw back…
Minister for Small Business Mark Arbib and Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin said Shadow Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson…
A new report shows nearly 14,000 Indigenous Australians have gained jobs in the past 18 months with support from a program run jointly by the…
The O’Farrell Government has shown the Liberals’ true colours when it comes to dealing with families and vulnerable people. The New South Wales Liberals have…
An Australian Government program to improve school enrolment and attendance for children from income-supported families is having a positive impact in the Northern Territory and…
More children with hearing or vision impairment living in regional and remote Australia will soon have access to specialist services and therapies through the National…