A publication examining the attitudes and experiences of women towards working in the minerals industry, along with strategies to improve women’s employment in the industry,…
Overall, the Howard Government will be contributing more than 50 per cent towards the vast majority of families’ approved child care costs following the $2.1…
The Howard Government has committed $1.97 million in 2007-08 towards projects aimed at reducing the incidence of domestic and family violence and sexual assault in…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today launched three new artworks at Reconciliation Place in Canberra. The Minister said the new…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today slammed Federal Labor Senator, Trish Crossin over her suggestion in Senate Estimates today that…
For the first time, commemorative ceremonies will be held across the nation to honour the service and sacrifice of Indigenous servicemen and women, Minister for…
The Howard Government today released an independent report of a review into policing levels in remote Indigenous communities in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and…
The Howard Government is encouraging carers of children with a disability or severe medical condition to call on their own experiences to help to review…
Up to $18 million is now available for community groups through the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants (VSEG) 2007 program. The massive $66 million increase in…
Claims by Labor that funding decisions for a number of Howard Government community grants programs were influenced on the basis of partisan considerations have been…
Minster for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion today welcomed the signing of an agreement to mentor young Indigenous youth in Orange in an effort to…
“Today’s decision by Tangentyere Council and the Alice Springs Town Camps to reject the Howard Government’s offer for a major upgrade is very disappointing, especially…
I was very disappointed to hear of the decision of the Tangentyere Council today. Clearly I do not believe it is in the best interests…
Minister for Community Services, Nigel Scullion, said he was disappointed the ACT Labor Government had allowed National Youth Week to be used as a platform…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs today announced a Howard Government-funded police station and police house at Galiwin’ku on Elcho Island. The Minister…
More than 50 per cent of South Australians contributed over 7500 hours of volunteer time last year, Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion said today.…
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have agreed on a package of housing and infrastructure initiatives that will help significantly improve living conditions for Indigenous…
Around 55 volunteers who work tirelessly for City of Sydney Meals on Wheels were surprised today with certificates of appreciation, celebrating and acknowledging their hard…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today released a new resource to help families build stronger relationships. The Keys to Living…
The State and Federal Governments have announced funding of more than $112 million for a range of initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of…
Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion today said the election of a Federal Labor Government could contribute to the housing affordability crisis with fears that…
“Asking Alice Springs Town Camp leaders to sign a memorandum of understanding in order to secure $70 million in Commonwealth funding is more than reasonable…
Volunteering organisations will benefit from reduced red tape and easier access to training following an additional $4 million in Australian Government funding, announced as part…
Aboriginal remains held in London will be repatriated to Tasmania within days, following successful mediation, Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs…
“An Agreement signed in Hope Vale today will provide far reaching benefits for the entire community,” Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal…