The wellbeing of families and communities is central to a range of community-based projects receiving $19.4 million in Australian Government funding over the next year.…
Therese Rein will be the official Patron of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and the National Disability Awards in 2009. Paralympian, Kurt Fearnley…
Renal dialysis patients in Indigenous communities in the Pilbara will soon be able to stay in a new hostel in South Hedland, in a joint…
Tanya Plibersek today visited the Brisbane Homebuyer Show to talk first hand with builders and house hunters and discuss Rudd Government measures to support jobs…
The Australian Government has committed $200,000 to improve educational, employment and life outcomes for young Indigenous people across Shepparton and Echuca in Victoria. The Minister…
Vulnerable families and children at risk in Alice Springs will receive additional support through intensive early intervention programs to improve their health and wellbeing. The…
An important cultural site for the Arrernte people and a geographical landmark that was a beacon for early explorers is among six parcels of land…
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today opened a new women’s safe place in Alice Springs to provide emergency accommodation for large families escaping family…
The establishment of market gardens to produce fresh vegetables in remote Northern Territory communities, and the construction and renovation of community stores are among local…
A new 40-bed hostel is helping provide improved support and care for patients seeking renal dialysis treatment in Alice Springs. Topsy Smith Hostel, operated by…
The new Central Land Council head office, officially opened today, will be an important information, services and support hub for Indigenous Australians in Central Australia.…
Tanya Plibersek and South Australian Minister for Education, Jane Lomax-Smith today launched the evaluation of Keeping Safe at Black Forest Primary School. South Australia’s Keeping…
Tanya Plibersek and Member for Hindmarsh, Steve Georganas today visited Adelaide’s western suburbs, where over $1.81 million is being spent to upgrade 22 social housing…
Tanya Plibersek and South Australian Treasurer Kevin Foley today inspected new housing in the Adelaide northern suburb of Mawson Lakes, which has benefited from investment…
Senator, the Hon Ursula Stephens, today spoke at the Inner and Eastern Sydney Migrant Interagency (IESMI) Multicultural Forum, Multiculturalism and Social Inclusion, Information and Strategy…
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten, today announced increased funding for 13 disability advocacy providers as part of the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP). The…
Tanya Plibersek and Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today announced the Bega Reconnect service is being offered $499,000 over the next two years to continue…
Over $1.4 million is being invested in the NSW areas of Bega, Eden and Monaro to upgrade 398 social housing homes as part of the…
Tanya Plibersek and Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today visited the site where 10 new affordable rental dwellings will be built in Bega under the…
Tanya Plibersek and Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today met with workers from the Bega Women’s Refuge to congratulate them on their success in assisting…
Australians are urged to nominate Australian Disability Enterprises who are making extraordinary efforts to provide work and support for people with disability for this year’s…
The Australian Government is providing an additional $16.7 million over three years for community mental health carer respite and increased family support services for people…
On 24 May 2009, I announced that the Australian Government was taking the first step towards compulsory acquisition of the Alice Springs town camps. The…
On the 17th anniversary of the historic Mabo judgement, Native Title Representative Bodies are set to receive $45.8 million in additional funding to help address…
New figures show that the Rudd Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan is continuing to support jobs in the housing sector with more than 78,000…