Media Release

Liberals Walk Away From Bipartisan Approach To Homelessness

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

The Rudd Government is deeply disappointed that the Opposition Leader has walked away from his party’s commitment to bipartisan targets on homelessness. Previous Opposition Leaders…

Passing of Ruby Hunter

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Today we mourn the passing of Ruby Hunter, a talented and inspirational Aboriginal singer and songwriter. Her death overnight at her home at Killarney in…

Supporting the not-for-profit sector

Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens

The Australian Government today announced the launch date of a new National Compact which aims to strengthen the working relationship between the Government and the…

$3.3 million for family support services in Midland

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Local families in the Midland area will be given additional support to help them provide a safe, happy and healthy environment for their children. The…

Rudd Government urges bipartisan support on homelessness

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

The Rudd Government is urging the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to support the Government’s targets to halve homelessness and offer accommodation to all rough sleepers…

New autism services for young children in Perth

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

A new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in Perth will give young West Australian children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early…

Rudd Government urges bipartisan support on homelessness

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Rudd Government is urging the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to support the Government’s targets to halve homelessness and offer accommodation to all rough sleepers…

New autism services for young children in Perth

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

A new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in Perth will give young West Australian children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early…

Stories and music to keep Indigenous children safe

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Rudd Government is supporting the Constable Care program to take its child safety message to around 15,000 Indigenous primary school children across remote and…

Minister visits refurbished Vincentian House

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

Tanya Plibersek today visited the refurbished Vincentian House in the inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, which provides accommodation and services for homeless families with…

EOWA Review Consultation Report Now Online

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

The report of consultations on the review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 is now available online. The report by…

Bright Future for Australia’s Social Enterprises

Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens

The , Ursula Stephens, today congratulated the School for Social Entrepreneurs inaugural graduating class. The Sydney-based School for Social Entrepreneurs provides professional support and enterprise…

Street to Home program launched in the ACT

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

Tanya Plibersek and ACT Minister for Housing, Joy Burch today launched ‘Street to Home‘ – an assertive outreach service aimed to help homeless people sleeping…

Communiqué – Progress of housing Ministers’ reforms

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

Joint Statements: Housing Ministers from the Commonwealth, States and Territories and the Australian Local Government Association met in Canberra today to progress their extensive work…

Investing in Stolen Generations leadership

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

To mark the second anniversary of the Apology to Indigenous Australians, the Rudd Government will invest $585,000 in the leadership skills of the Stolen Generations…

Sporting chance expansion

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

About 10,000 students will benefit from an expansion of the Australian Government’s Sporting Chance Program to support Indigenous students’ engagement with school. Sporting Chance Program…

New Ambassador for business to help close the gap

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

A new Government Ambassador for Business Action has been appointed to encourage Australian business to play a part in the economic development of Indigenous communities.…

Flexible funding pool for Remote Service Delivery

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government will establish a three-year, $46 million fund to support high priority projects in 29 remote Indigenous communities. Under the Remote Service Delivery…