100 years of International Women’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, today launched the beginning of a year of celebrations to mark the 100th Anniversary of International…
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Saving fresh food for our most vulnerable
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and Victorian Governments today welcomed Woolworths’ commitment to supporting vulnerable people through its Fresh Food Rescue program. Woolworths today announced it will provide…
Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government today announced the first step towards recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution. The Australian Constitution is the…
First meeting of Ministerial Expert Advisory Group on Gambling
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Ministerial Expert Advisory Group on Gambling today met for the first time in Melbourne to discuss the Australian Government’s problem gambling reforms. The Group,…
Indigenous Runners Successful in New York Marathon
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFour young men from remote Northern Australia have become the nation’s first Aboriginal marathon team to complete the world-famous New York City Marathon. The first-time…
Continuing the Fight Against Petrol Sniffing
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Labor Government is stepping up its push to curb petrol sniffing in regional and remote communities – making the low aromatic Opal fuel…
Carers in Cairns have their say on the national carer strategy
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasCarers in Cairns today had the opportunity to have their say on the development of a National Carer Strategy, ensuring the needs of carers in…
Supporting children and families in Kempsey
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Federal Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin, today officially launched the Macleay Valley Kempsey Communities for Children Plus service. In May this year the Australian…
New funding for Saltwater Freshwater Festival
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn extra $113,500 from the Australian Government will help support the Saltwater Freshwater Festival to be held in Port Macquarie next year. The Federal Minister…
New healing projects announced
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today welcomed the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation’s announcement of $2 million for 21 Indigenous community-led healing projects. These projects…
Young Aboriginal Men set pace for New York City Marathon
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFour young men from remote parts of Northern Australia are to become the nation’s first Aboriginal marathon team to compete in the world-famous New York…
Industry Vocational Training and Employment Centre
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPDuring a visit to Taree, the Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Member for Lyne, Rob Oakeshott,…
New Family Support Program
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today announced changes to the Family Support Program to ensure it better supports vulnerable and disadvantaged families, and reduces red tape and…
Paid Parental Leave to support new mothers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNew statistics on births and fertility in Australia show that 295,700 births were registered in 2009. The Australian Bureau of Statistics report – Births, Australia,…
10th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security – Keeping women safe in war
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPUnited Nations Peacekeepers will be given additional training in how to protect women from sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations, following an additional $300,000…
Australian women reclaim the night
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPLast night women and children gathered in the Melbourne CBD to kick off this year’s celebrations for Reclaim the Night. Today, celebrations will continue across…
Investment fund to boost bushfire affected economies
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPremier John Brumby and Federal Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin, today announced the recipients of $6.2 million in grants for projects to expand existing businesses…
Role of carers formally recognised in legislation
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAustralia’s carers have been formally recognised for their contribution to society with the passing of the Carer Recognition Bill through Parliament today. The new legislation…
Role of carers formally recognised in legislation
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia’s carers have been formally recognised for their contribution to society with the passing of the Carer Recognition Bill through Parliament today. The new legislation…
Two year anniversary of Helping Children with Autism package
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasToday marks the two year anniversary of the Australian Government’s $190 million Helping Children with Autism package, an initiative aimed at providing early intervention services…
Two year anniversary of Helping Children with Autism package
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday marks the two year anniversary of the Australian Government’s $190 million Helping Children with Autism package, an initiative aimed at providing early intervention services…
Cape York Welfare Reform trial reports tabled in Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Cape York Family Responsibilities Commission Annual Report 2009-10 and its 8thQuarterly Report April-June 2010 have been tabled today in the Queensland Parliament by Aboriginal…
Applications open for board scholarship program for women
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPMinister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has called on Australian women to apply for a new scholarship program aimed at increasing the number…
Celebrating Children’s Week 2010
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Peter Garrett, and the…
Passing of Anne McDonald
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasWe mourn the passing of Anne McDonald, an author and advocate for people with disability. Her death in Melbourne on Friday is a sad loss…