Prime Minister visits Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPrime Minister Julia Gillard today visited Alice Springs to see firsthand how the Federal Government’s $150 million Transformation Plan for the Northern Territory town is…
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Making local communities more accessible for people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasLocal governments across Australia will share in $5 million from the Gillard Government to improve the accessibility of public facilities for people with disability in…
New leadership opportunities for women across the NT
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPIndigenous women across the Northern Territory will be further supported to take the lead on addressing family violence in their communities with a $500,000 investment…
New leadership opportunities for women across the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous women across the Northern Territory will be further supported to take the lead on addressing family violence in their communities with a $500,000 investment…
Government Welcomes Disabiliy Transport Review Findings
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Australian Government today welcomed the findings of the first five year statutory review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards).…
Government Homelessness services reaching more people in need
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibThe Australian Government’s record investment in services and support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness is making a significant impact, reaching…
Supporting families in crisis in Deakin
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins and the Member for Deakin, Mike Symon today announced four community organisations in Deakin will share in…
Supporting working Age Pensioners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe proportion of age pensioners in the workforce has been boosted as a result of pension reforms the Australian Government has made to support age…
Extra money for new parents
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday’s decision to increase the National Minimum Wage is good news for Australian parents planning to get Paid Parental Leave from 1 July this year.…
Major native title agreement for the Pilbara region
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today welcomed the announcement of significant native title agreements made between Rio Tinto Iron Ore and traditional owner groups in the Pilbara…
Supporting people with disability into work
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA report released today on disability support pensioners highlights the need for the Australian Government’s important reforms to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) to get…
Supporting people with disability into work
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA report released today on disability support pensioners highlights the need for the Australian Government’s important reforms to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) to get…
Building the evidence to Close the Gap
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today launched the first Closing the Gap Clearinghouse report which helps to build the evidence base for the…
Changing lives for the better in the Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA stronger police presence in remote communities as part of the Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER) is helping to improve the wellbeing and safety of…
Support for community organisations
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today announced the Gillard Government would provide $30,000 to support the Communities in Control conference from 30…
Household Assistance Working Group meeting
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, hosted…
Jobs Fund delivers Blue Mountains social enterprise hub
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA new social enterprise centre is delivering employment and training opportunities to disadvantaged people in the Blue Mountains as a result of a $2 million…
Tackling problem gambling in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today took another step forward in its efforts to address problem gambling in Australia. The Government is concerned that the promotion of…
Historic Gove Agreement Approved
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today announced her approval and consent to the Rio Tinto Alcan Gove Traditional Owners Agreement and lease under…
National Sorry Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians are today marking National Sorry Day in communities across the country, reflecting on the grief and trauma experienced by members of the Stolen Generations…
Minister supports Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibMinister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today encouraged CEOs across Australia to sign up and experience homelessness first-hand to support the St Vincent…
Volunteer Grants 2011 closing soon
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWith the closing date for Volunteer Grants 2011 fast approaching, the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary…
National Reconciliation Week begins
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today marked the start of National Reconciliation Week by talking with Narrabundah College students in Canberra about constitutional…
Report finds stores licensing delivers healthier food to remote Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn independent report has found stores licensing in the Northern Territory has helped people in remote communities to have better access to healthy, affordable food.…
Government launches Women in Sport media grants
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPMinister for Sport Mark Arbib and Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis today launched the Women in Sport Media Grants, a new initiative…