New Homes for the Homeless
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government will build 600 new homes for the homeless across the country with a $150 million total investment over the next five years.…
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Funding for Special Olympics Australia
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPMore people with an intellectual disability will have the chance to participate in sports, with the Australian Government committing to annual funding to Special Olympics…
The Way Forward: A National Disability Strategy
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPPeople with disability, their families and carers will benefit from a National Disability Strategy being developed by the Australian Government to increase their economic participation,…
Employment Support for People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government will support the employment of people with disability by extending access to wage assessment tools for businesses at a cost of $25.7…
Working Together to Improve School Enrolment and Attendance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPEncouraging parental responsibility will be central to a new approach to ensure children are enrolled at and attending school. The Australian Government will provide $17.6…
Closing the gap – $666 million for NT Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has committed $666.1 million to fund practical measures in Northern Territory (NT) communities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous families…
Debit Card to Improve Income Management
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is introducing a new debit card to make it easier for people on income management to put food on the table for…
New Seniors Health Card and Family Payment Compliance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNew rules and compliance checks for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments and Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards will ensure payments and concessions are correctly targeted to…
$2.2 Billion to Tackle Housing Squeeze and Homelessness
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is tackling housing affordability and homelessness with a Budget housing package investing $2.2 billion over the next four years on boosting rental…
Simpler and Fairer Family Payments
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPImprovements will be made to the Baby Bonus and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) under a simpler and fairer family payments system. The Australian Government is…
$622.6 Million to Replenish Rental Property Stocks
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe new National Rental Affordability Scheme will help create up to 50,000 new rental properties across Australia at a cost of $622.6 million over the…
Income Management Trial to Help Protect Children in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWorking in partnership with the Western Australian Government, the Australian Government will provide an $18.9 million package to implement income management and financial literacy skills…
$1.2 billion for Closing the Gap for Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is delivering $1.2 billion over five years, including 37 2008-09 Budget measures, towards closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The…
Making Indigenous Communities Safer
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNight patrols to make remote Indigenous communities safer and more secure for families and children will continue as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to…
Employment Support for People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will support the employment of people with disability by extending access to wage assessment tools for businesses at a cost of $25.7…
Easing Pressure on Housing Affordability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has established a Housing Affordability Fund and will invest $512 million over the next five years to lower the cost of building…
The Way Forward: A National Disability Strategy
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPeople with disability, their families and carers will benefit from a National Disability Strategy being developed by the Australian Government to increase their economic participation,…
Maternity Immunisation Allowance – eligibility change
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will change the Maternity Immunisation Allowance (MIA) to encourage all parents to fully immunise their children before they start school. From 1…
Closing the Education Gap between Indigenous and Non Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government is committed to tackling the educational disadvantage of Indigenous Australians and has made this a key goal of its Education Revolution. The…
$822 Million to Support and Recognise Carers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia’s carers are set to benefit from an $822 million package of measures to increase support and recognition of their vital economic and social role.…
Counselling Support Doubled to Ease Financial Stress
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government is supporting working families under financial pressure by expanding financial counselling services and support as part of a $20 million Australian Government…
New Social Security Agreements with Finland and Poland
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has announced its intention to finalise negotiations with Finland and Poland to introduce social security agreements to improve access to pensions for…
Support for Older Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPOlder Australians will benefit from a range of 2008-09 Budget initiatives including bonus payments, national transport concessions, free internet kiosks, and portability of concession cards…
National framework for protecting Australia’s children
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAs part of our commitment to tackle child abuse and neglect, the Australian Government is developing a National Child Protection Framework. The Australian Government has…
Helping Volunteers Pay their Petrol Bills
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIn a move that significantly expands the Volunteer Grants Program, the Australian Government has committed an additional $15 million over three years to help community…