Better care for younger people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that the Australian Government’s investment into an initiative to reduce the number…
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A clean energy future for remote Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPRemote Indigenous communities will be able to access clean, affordable and reliable 24-hour power supplies through a $40 million investment, part of the Australian Government’s…
Second Liquor Licence buyback in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Northern Territory Government has successfully negotiated the buyback of a second takeaway liquor licence in Alice Springs, with the support of the Australian Government.…
Australian Disability Enterprises showcase products and services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThirty Australian Disability Enterprises from across Australia gathered in Brisbane today to showcase their products and services to potential customers. Opening the third Australian Disability…
A better start for children with disability on Brisbane’s westside
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA new Gillard Government early intervention program will give children with disability on Brisbane’s westside a better start to life, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and…
Sharing ideas to help build stronger futures
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin travelled to Kaltukatjara (Docker River) near the West Australian border today for community meetings to discuss the next…
27 new social housing units for Labrador
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibVulnerable Australians in Labrador will benefit from the opening today of a new social housing development built with the help of the $8.1 million from…
Accommodation for remote Indigenous trainees and apprentices in Halls Creek
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new hostel in Halls Creek will provide a safe and affordable place to stay for up to 24 Indigenous people from remote areas of…
Work underway on new health accommodation facilities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNorthern Territory Health Minister Kon Vatskalis today toured the site of two new accommodation facilities at Royal Darwin Hospital. Mr Vatskalis said work is progressing…
Supporting pensioners and self-funded retirees in Fowler
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 27,000 pensioners and more than 500 self-funded retirees in the electorate of Fowler will receive assistance to help them do their bit to…
New research highlights the need to close the gender gap in unpaid work
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPTwo new reports released today show that men need to take a greater role in unpaid and caring work to close the gender equality gap…
Supporting pensioners and self-funded retirees on the Central Coast
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Member for Dobell, Craig Thomson, today met with local pensioners in…
Improved support for victims of human trafficking
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPSurvivors of human trafficking will benefit from greater support with today’s announcement of a training package which will help hundreds of community service workers to…
Milestone for deaf and blind children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasParliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, and Member for Parramatta, Julie Owens, today visited the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children…
Supporting a clean energy future in the Macedon Ranges
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government is taking action to tackle climate change by putting a price on pollution and ensuring all money raised will go to protecting…
Government appoints Remote Employment Services Panel
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today announced the members of the Remote Participation and Employment Services Engagement Panel and details for the consultation forums on the future…
Making Auburn more accessible for people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Auburn community is set to become more accessible for local people with disability and their carers through a $20,000 boost from the Gillard Government.…
Making Canada Bay’s libraries more accessible for people with print disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasBlind and vision impaired residents of Canada Bay can now fully participate in the library experience as a result of a Gillard Government initiative that…
Beware of scammers taking advantage of carbon price announcement
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPensioners and other consumers should be alert to a new scam that is trying to use the announcement of the carbon price household assistance package…
31 new homes for older Australians in Chapman
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibOlder Australians in Chapman will benefit from the opening today of a new social housing development built with the help of more than $4.8 million…
Australian Government invests $11.8 million in social housing for Geelong
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibOlder Australians and people at risk of homelessness in Geelong will benefit from the opening of two new social housing developments built with the help…
21 new apartments for vulnerable South Australians
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibVulnerable people living in the Adelaide suburb of Christie Downs are set to benefit from the opening today of a housing project delivered under the…
Consultations continue on building stronger futures
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, travelled to Maningrida today for a community meeting to discuss…
ABA funding supports 49 Northern Territory projects
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA program that helps Indigenous Territorians access renal dialysis services in remote communities is one of 49 projects receiving funding totalling more than $26 million…
Supporting a clean energy future in the South West
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government is taking action to tackle climate change by putting a price on pollution and ensuring all money raised will go to protecting…