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$80,000 for a conversation for the future

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

A new youth survey is set to capture the policy ideas of young Australia with Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion today announcing funding…

Helping children with autism

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The Howard Government has today announced a $190.7 million package to support children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD,) their parents and carers. Minister for Families,…

Landmark Housing and Welfare Reform Agreement for Yarrabah

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today signed an agreement with the Mayor of Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, Vince Mundraby, and…

National Day for Older Australians

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, has today acknowledged National Day for Older Australians, a time to celebrate the contribution senior…

South Australian Seniors Week

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today acknowledged the start of Seniors Week in South Australia. “Seniors Week is an excellent…

Tasmanian Seniors Week

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today acknowledged the start of Seniors Week in Tasmania. “Seniors Week is an excellent time…

Labor to scrap Child Care Tax Rebate

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

“It seems a Federal Labor Government would scrap the Childe Care Tax Rebate,” Minister for Families and Community Services, Mal Brough, said today. “Labor’s spokeswoman,…

Macklin Wrong on Child Care Costs

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

“Jenny Macklin is deliberately misleading the people of La Trobe with her claims about child care costs in the local area,” Minister for Families, Community…

MyTime for NT families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Minster for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion today launched the first of three peer support groups to be established in the Northern Territory for parents…

Who cares? Young people

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

At least one in every ten young people has some level of responsibility as a carer at home, which means that there are likely to…

New remote police stations in Western Australia

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced a $20 million agreement to build new police facilities in four Indigenous communities…

Minister Receives NIC Report

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today received the latest report from the National Indigenous Council on its activities and achievements.…

Minister slams NT Government advertising

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today condemned the Northern Territory Government over its full-page ad in today’s NT News. “This…

Funding for homelessness services in NSW

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Australian Government funding of $933,000 will go towards supporting homelessness services in New South Wales. The funding is part of the Innovation and Investment Plan…

Focused Planning for Indigenous Child Care Services

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The Howard Government’s continued commitment to improving outcomes for Indigenous children and to closing the gap in educational, social and economic outcomes between Indigenous and…

New mental health website launched

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

The Australian Government has launched a comprehensive website that provides up-to-date information on mental health and wellbeing, including information on the Government’s mental health programs.

Legislation changes will further protect Indigenous children

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, will today introduce amendments to legislation as part of the Northern Territory Emergency Response. “These…

Funding for major Indigenous housing projects

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The Howard Government will commit a further $514 million in funding for Indigenous housing, accommodation and related services in the Northern Territory. Minister for Families,…

Macklin child care attack on states

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

“Jenny Macklin’s criticism of child care centres’ over basic standards relating to safety and hygiene amount to a scathing attack on State Labor Governments,” Minister…