Labor’s comments today that they want formal education to be a compulsory part of childcare with even Family Day Care carers needing to be tertiary…
The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women’s Issues, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, welcomed the announcement today of the extension of the Pharmaceutical Benefits…
The Acting Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, John Cobb has welcomed the Federal Court’s decision to confirm the appointment of an administrator…
People in New South Wales who are homeless or in need of support services will be further assisted through five new projects, with funding from…
People in the Northern Territory who are homeless or in need of support services will be further assisted through three new projects, with funding from…
I am today urging Queensland Premier Peter Beattie to arrange for a review or ‘second opinion’ of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ decision not to…
New Labor Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd should condemn the reported failure of New South Wales to fund a plan to address child sex abuse in…
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough said today that Labor will be hard pressed to release the stranglehold that its left wing has had over…
The lead up to National Youth Week (NYW) 2007 has begun, with the launch of the bigger and better website, full of information, activities and…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today released the Final Evaluation Report: In Home Care and the initial Government response providing…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today encouraged organisations to recognise the work of their volunteers. Mr Brough said this year…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today outlined the Government’s blueprint for action in Indigenous Affairs in an address for the…
Australian Government funding of $200,000 over the next four years will further support people with disability working within the disability sector. The Minister for Community…
The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb said on Sunday, Australians around the country acknowledged the abilities of people living with disability, and highlighted the…
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough and the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, today announced improvements to…
Nearly 769,000 students, carers and youth disability pension recipients will receive increases in their payments from 1 January 2007. Ministers for Families, Community Services and…
Members of the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group gathered in Canberra today to present their ideas on cultural identity, education, employment and youth leadership to…
External review of Child Support Agency decisions by the Social Security Appeals Tribunal will take effect from 1 January next year following the passing of…
Australian Government funding of over $6 million has been announced to deliver grants of up to $3,000 to more than 2,800 community organisations across Australia.…
The Australian Government and National Seniors Association today joined forces to encourage Australia’s senior citizens to volunteer their time, skills and experience to work with…
Australia’s first Senior Volunteer, Helen McLaughlin today signed up to lend her skills to Australian Indigenous communities. Mrs McLaughlin, who has worked in Indigenous Affairs…
Another boost for Indigenous Territorians with $1.8 million to fund projects Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough today announced that $1.8 million will be provided to…
$10 million in Australian Government funding will be made available for projects supporting families and communities hit by drought. Minister for Families, Community Services and…
Quarantining a proportion of welfare payments to ensure children at risk are fed, housed, clothed and schooled will be discussed with each State and Territory…
Aiming to promote physical activity amongst women, the Women’s Active Living Kit (WALK) pilot project encourages the formation of walking groups in community settings. The…