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Fragile X Awareness Month recognised today

Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

As part of Fragile X Awareness Month that is being recognised today, Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, is encouraging parents of…

New homelessness data collection succesfully introduced

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today visited Neami, an organisation providing housing and support services to people with mental illness, to mark…

33 new social housing units for Florey

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Older Australians in Florey will benefit from the opening today of a new social housing development built with the help of $4.83 million in Australian…

Support for women in small to medium businesses

Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MP

The Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis and the Minister for Small Business, Nick Sherry today announced $20,000 towards a project promoting greater…

Better care for younger people with disability

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

A 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…

A clean energy future for remote Indigenous communities

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Remote 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 MP

The 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 McLucas

Thirty Australian Disability Enterprises from across Australia gathered in Brisbane today to showcase their products and services to potential customers. Opening the third Australian Disability…

Sharing ideas to help build stronger futures

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The 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 Arbib

Vulnerable 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…

Work underway on new health accommodation facilities

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Northern Territory Health Minister Kon Vatskalis today toured the site of two new accommodation facilities at Royal Darwin Hospital. Mr Vatskalis said work is progressing…

Improved support for victims of human trafficking

Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MP

Survivors 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 McLucas

Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, and Member for Parramatta, Julie Owens, today visited the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children…

Government appoints Remote Employment Services Panel

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government today announced the members of the Remote Participation and Employment Services Engagement Panel and details for the consultation forums on the future…

31 new homes for older Australians in Chapman

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib

Older 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…