Laynhapuy Homelands Association
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has approved the release of funds totalling almost $5 million from the Aboriginal Benefits Account (ABA) to support…
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Providing more options for people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasParliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas and Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland today joined disability support organisation Ability Options and local families benefiting…
Improving the lives of people with disability worldwide
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Australian Government today announced support to improve the lives of people with disability worldwide at a symposium on the World Health Organisation and World…
Celebrating our volunteers’ achievements
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPToday marks International Volunteer Day, an opportunity for Australians to recognise the selfless contribution of our volunteers. The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins,…
Designing a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Gillard Government today announced a new agency will be established to lead the Commonwealth’s work to design the launch of a National Disability Insurance…
Sign up and stay in touch on new National Disability Insurance Scheme website
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasTo kick off International Day of People with Disability, the Australian Government has gone live with a new National Disability Insurance Scheme website. The website,…
Playgrounds of all abilities: Olivia’s legacy
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAn all-abilities playground built in memory of a young New South Wales girl whose life ended at the age of 8 months from a rare…
Designing a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government today announced a new agency will be established to lead the Commonwealth’s work to design the launch of a National Disability Insurance…
Sign up and stay in touch on new National Disability Insurance Scheme website
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTo kick off International Day of People with Disability, the Australian Government has gone live with a new National Disability Insurance Scheme website. The website,…
International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasCelebrations will occur throughout Australia this weekend to mark 2011 International Day of People with Disability. December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability…
International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCelebrations will occur throughout Australia this weekend to mark 2011 International Day of People with Disability. December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability…
New survey shines a light on Australians’ financial literacy
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPA new survey has found that more people feel they are in control of their finances, with a greater number of households saving on a…
From the Outback to New York: Documentary showcases Indigenous runners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is proud to have supported a documentary showcasing the incredible journey undertaken by four young men from remote Indigenous communities as they…
Ensuring the mining boom delivers sustainable benefits for traditional owners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has announced a partnership between the Australian Government and Rio Tinto Iron Ore to help ensure a landmark native…
Artie Beetson
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFederal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today paid tribute to Australian Rugby League great and Indigenous leader Arthur ‘Artie’ Beetson. Rugby League fans will…
Capital grants for Australian Disability Enterprises
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Australian Government has awarded more than $500,000 to 27 organisations providing supported employment to people with disability to help strengthen their businesses. Parliamentary Secretary…
Exploring the future of children and family policy
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe inaugural meeting of the Gillard Government’s new Children and Family Roundtable was held in Melbourne today, to begin discussions on current and future opportunities…
Income management trial extended to include Peel region
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is extending its trial of income management in Western Australia to include people living in the Peel region of Perth. Income management…
A sustainable family payments system
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is making changes to the Baby Bonus that maintains support for new parents, while ensuring the family payments system is sustainable into…
30 New houses for vulnerable people in Launceston
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibYoung people in Launceston will benefit from a new social housing development opened today, built with the help of $4.2 million from the Australian Government…
Saying no to violence can prevent homelessness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibOn White Ribbon Day Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib has highlighted violence against women as a major cause of homelessness. White Ribbon…
Homelessness awards nominations extended
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibAustralians have an extra three weeks to nominate outstanding organisations committed to addressing homelessness in the first-ever National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards. With entries now…
Government shows its commitment to helping children with Autism
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today met with Playgroup Australia and PlayConnect Playgroups Coordinators in Brisbane, to discuss support for…
New funding to promote better relationships in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPWomen in Alice Springs will benefit from around $125,000 as part of the Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.…
Australian men say no to violence on White Ribbon Day 2011
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPAustralian men are today encouraged to swear an oath never to commit, never to excuse and never to remain silent about violence against women, in…