Transforming Australia’s volunteer movement was the subject of today’s meeting of the Volunteering Policy Advisory Group, which met in Canberra to discuss the National Volunteering…
Senator Ursula Stephens, is leading the way in developing a National Volunteering Strategy. Today Senator Stephens met with State and Territory Ministers to work collaboratively…
The Australian Government is appointing a committee of eight Indigenous Australians for six months to improve the repatriation process of Indigenous remains from international institutions.…
The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report into gambling. Last year, the Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to update…
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation into Parliament to help speed up the delivery of vital public housing and infrastructure in Indigenous communities. The Native…
The importance of maintaining strong links to Indigenous culture is a key finding of wave one of a landmark longitudinal study of Indigenous children –…
Tanya Plibersek and ACT Minister for Planning Andrew Barr today announced that 22 new affordable rental homes would be built at the new Canberra suburb…
Around 1400 children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will have easier access to early intervention services from today, following changes to the Rudd Government’s Helping Children…
The Australian Government is taking a significant step forward in recognising the vital role of carers in the community with the development of a National…
Around 1400 children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will have easier access to early intervention services from today, following changes to the Rudd Government’s Helping Children…
Treasurer Wayne Swan and Federal Tanya Plibersek today joined the Brisbane Housing Company to celebrate its landmark project at Newstead in Brisbane. When completed, the…
The latest series of ‘Parenting in a New Culture’ African parenting guides will to help migrants and refugees become familiar with parenting in Australia. The…
Low income earners who have been affected by the global financial crisis will be given help to get back on their feet through a $33…
The Australian Government is continuing to assist Gladstone families struggling from the effects of the global economic crisis, providing more than $87,000 in emergency relief…
Tanya Plibersek and Federal Member for Flynn Chris Trevor today announced that 46 new affordable rental homes would be built in Gladstone under the second…
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report – Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector. The draft report identifies…
A new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in north-west Tasmania will give young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early childhood…
The Australian Government has begun work on developing national standards to make sure children who cannot live with their parents receive quality, safe and secure…
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report – Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector. The draft report identifies…
A new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in north-west Tasmania will give young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early childhood…
Much-needed funding starts flowing to Tasmania’s emergency relief providers today, as part of a $1 million boost from the Tasmanian Government to support those struggling…
The Australian Government is encouraging large scale investment in affordable housing under the third round of the National Rental Affordability Scheme. The Scheme aims to…
The Australian Government is providing $12 million over two years for additional emergency financial assistance for those struggling most with the impact of the global…
Arts Minister Peter Garrett and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today commended the Cultural Ministers Council for endorsing the National Arts and Disability…
An Australian Government sponsored delegation of Indigenous people from the Kimberley region in Western Australia and Moreton Bay in Queensland will today take custody of…