The Albanese Labor Government is committed to protecting people living with disability and their carers from the latest COVID-19 winter wave and will launch a…
I have received the resignation of The Hon. Dr Denis Napthine AO as Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board. I wish to…
Today, Housing Ministers met to discuss how they can work together on the housing and homelessness challenges Australia faces. Minister for Housing and Minister for…
Federal Government disaster payments are available now to eligible residents in eight additional local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding that…
Almost 415,000 people affected by the severe storms and flooding in New South Wales (NSW) have received more than $340 million in Australian Government disaster…
Australian Government support is flowing through to people impacted by the recent flood event in New South Wales, with Services Australia delivering $34 million in…
Australian Government disaster payments will roll out from tomorrow to eligible residents in 23 local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding…
More people in New South Wales impacted by this year’s flooding disaster will have access to financial help from today. The Australian Government has activated…
New and improved supports and resources for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers and participants will be developed thanks to an investment of $4.998 million…
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS and Government Services, is calling on qualified disability support workers to join a register to cover…
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will have better access to safe supports following the completion of the Annual Pricing Review. From 1 July…
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth today announced the Australian Government will provide grant funding of up to $7.8 million to Western Australia disability employment…
National Disability Insurance Scheme participants who are stuck in hospital due to NDIS delays will be prioritised under a new plan agreed to by the…
The Albanese Labor Government today revealed that welfare payment accuracy has dropped due to the Coalition’s mismanagement of the welfare system, with JobSeeker accuracy dropping…
We congratulate Rosemary Kayess on her re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A respected lawyer and academic, Ms…
The arrest and charging of a man at Brisbane International Airport on suspicion of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is proof of the…
I have been informed that the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency and the Chief Executive Officer, Martin Hoffman, have agreed Mr Hoffman will…
Hearing Australia has a new Chair of the Board of Directors following the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Crouch AM. Minister for Government Services Senator the…
Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston today announced Catherine Fitzpatrick will be Australia’s first National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner. “I congratulate Ms Fitzpatrick…
Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston today announced Moo Baulch OAM will be the chair of Australia’s national organisation for the prevention of violence against…
The Morrison Government will invest $100 million over three years to ensure people with disability continue to have access to advocacy and legal support. From…
The Morrison Government is delivering $300,000 to local organisations in flood-affected areas of New South Wales and Queensland, to provide older Australians with mobile devices…
The Morrison Government will seek proposals for new projects that will provide employment and training opportunities for Cashless Debit Card participants within their communities. The…
The Morrison Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has today announced new and significant changes to NDIS home and living supports, to improve…
The Morrison Government will partner with the NSW Government to scope and trial electronic monitoring to strengthen justice responses to family, domestic and sexual violence.…