Media Release

Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

As steps are taken to re-open the Australian economy, mutual obligation requirements for job seekers will re-commence, in a limited capacity, from Tuesday 9 June…

Supporting isolated senior Australians to stay connected

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is supporting senior Australians through two new initiatives to prevent loneliness and social isolation under a $6 million communications package. Almost $5…

Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community Services Ministers met to continue discussions about actions in place to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of the Coronavirus. All…

$9 million funding boost for community volunteers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will provide $9 million to local community groups and organisations to support the work of Australia’s volunteers. Minister for Families and Social…

Boost to Domestic and Family Violence Services

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is boosting funding to Men’s Referral Service and the Salvation Army to ensure more people can access support for domestic and family…

Cashless Debit Card update

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is enhancing the user experience for Cashless Debit Card trial participants by introducing contactless payments and a 1 per cent interest rate…

National Redress Scheme update 2020

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The National Redress Scheme will be assessed against a set of performance measures covering three priority areas: survivor experience, the health of the Scheme and…

Supporting isolated older Australians during Coronavirus

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will provide $1 million in grants for community organisations to provide digital devices to older Australians through the Be Connected program. Minister…

$400 million for frontline NDIS services in NSW

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced $400 million in grants to deliver frontline Local Area Coordination Services for the…

Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community Services Ministers met to discuss current actions underway to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of COVID-19. All Ministers acknowledged that…