The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, hosted…
Making sure women and men have an equal opportunity to participate in society and the economy is critical for the long term prosperity of our…
The Gillard Government is improving support for Australians with disability to help them into work where possible, while providing an essential safety net for Australians…
Children with disability affecting their development will have access to intensive early intervention services through the $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative.…
The Gillard Government will create opportunities for more Australians, particularly the disadvantaged, under a major workforce participation package. Australia’s economy is strong, with one of…
The Gillard Government is improving support for Australians with disability to help them into work where possible, while providing an essential safety net for Australians…
The Gillard Government will promote long term economic participation in some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities. Across Australia there are disadvantaged communities who are…
The Gillard Government is delivering on our commitment to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage with a $526.6 million boost to education, employment and health…
Young Indigenous Australians will be encouraged to stay in school and to make the transition to work, through a $257.6 million investment in education and…
When this Government came to office in 2007, we made a serious commitment to tackle homelessness in our society. In an economy as strong is…
Front-line community organisations will be able to provide additional support to vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians with a $171.9 million funding boost in the 2011-12 Budget.…
Around 35,000 Australians with mental illness and their carers will have access to much-needed support with a $269.3 million boost over the next five years…
In recognition of the important contribution senior Australians make to the community and the economy, the Gillard Government is delivering a range of new initiatives…
Thousands of older Australians will stay connected to family and friends through free access to broadband internet with continued funding under the Gillard Government’s successful…
Australians with a mental illness will get the care they need, when they need it, under a $2.2 billion over 5 years reform package for…
The Gillard Government is delivering on our commitment to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage with a $526.6 million boost to education, employment and health…
The Australian Government is providing $16.1 million to extend and expand the Cape York Welfare Reform trial which is making a real and lasting difference…
Young Indigenous Australians will be encouraged to stay in school and to make the transition to work, through a $257.6 million investment in education and…
Children with disability affecting their development will have access to intensive early intervention services through the $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative.…
The Gillard Government will promote long term economic participation in some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities. Across Australia there are disadvantaged communities who are…
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has again demonstrated he can’t be trusted to be across the important issues which affect Australians’ lives, with the Opposition backing…
The Gillard Government will create opportunities for more Australians, particularly the disadvantaged, under a major workforce participation package. Australia’s economy is strong, with one of…
The Gillard Government is making important changes to the family payment system to make it fairer and simpler, and ensure its long-term sustainability. At the…
The Gillard Government is improving support for Australians with disability to help them into work where possible, while providing an essential safety net for Australians…
We mourn the passing of Lionel Rose, a remarkable Australian and national hero. Mr Rose’s exemplary sportsmanship made him a role model and respected community…