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Local Belrose initiative to drive social change

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Belrose business with a $140,000 investment that will drive social change. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne…

Welfare dependence in Australia continues to fall

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The proportion of working-age Australians receiving welfare benefits has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. Department of Social Services analysis of…

Local Mt Evelyn initiative to drive social change

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Mt Evelyn organisation with a $125,000 investment that will drive social change. Knoxbrooke Enterprises Ltd provides employment opportunities…

Reducing family violence in Australian communities

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community organisations will work directly with men through culturally appropriate initiatives to address the unique challenges in reducing family violence in some of our most…

Supporting older Australians to get online

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

The Morrison Government is extending its highly successful Be Connected program that helps older Australians navigate the online world safely. Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety…

2019-20 Volunteer Grants round now open

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing volunteers in local communities with up to $10 million in funding to be shared across each of the country’s 151…

Board appointments position NDIS for success

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) from 1 January 2020, with nine…

Over $12.5 million boost for WA-based disability organisations

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced over $12.5 million in funding for organisations in Western Australia to build the capacity…

Next step to shape a new National Disability Strategy

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is leading formal discussions today with states and territories on developing a new National Disability Strategy at today’s Disability Reform Council meeting.…