National housing supply council chair announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek, today announced the appointment of Dr Owen Donald as the inaugural Chair of the National Housing Supply Council. The work of the National…
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Government announces Disability Investment Group
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government has established a Disability Investment Group to explore innovative funding ideas from the private sector that will help people with disability and…
NTER Container Accommodation Report
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI have received a report from the head of, Dr Jeff Harmer, on the converted containers housing Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER) staff that may…
Helping Families Affected by Drug Abuse
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPEighteen organisations across the country, working with families affected by substance abuse, will receive a $3 million boost over the next financial year as part…
Cape York Welfare Reform Trial
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will introduce measures to enable participants in the Community Development and Employment Program (CDEP) to come under the jurisdiction of the Family…
Additional Respite Options for Carers in New South Wales
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPImproved respite care options will be offered to New South Wales carers who look after people with a mental illness or intellectual disability under a…
Additional Respite Options for Carers in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPImproved respite care options will be offered to Western Australian carers who look after people with a mental illness or intellectual disability under a $5.29…
Melons and Pomegranates for Ali Curung
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPomegranates and melons will be grown in the remote Indigenous community of Ali Curung in the Northern Territory, as part of a major horticulture project.…
Young Aboriginal Women Focus on Education and Careers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Hon Julia Gillard MP, Minister for Education, and the Hon Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, today announced $103,000 funding to the Ngaanyatjarra…
Ms Entrepreneur illuminates women in business
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAspiring and established business women will benefit from the creation of an innovative multimedia resource launched today. The Rudd Government is supporting the Ms Entrepreneur…
Disability Employment Strategy Discussion Paper launched
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today released a discussion paper for the National…
Advice on Formaldehyde Exposure
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has received advice from National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) that the formaldehyde…
Landmark housing project for NT Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA landmark joint housing program between the Australian and Northern Territory Governments will deliver vital construction, refurbishment and infrastructure developments, as well as jobs in…
Accommodation for NTER staff
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSome of the converted containers that our staff have been living in, for up to six months, may have possible high levels of formaldehyde. We…
Child care services for Halls Creek
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has pledged its support for the establishment of a child care service hub in Halls Creek to make sure local children have…
Safe housing for young Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPHostels to provide accommodation for up to 100 young people will be built in four remote West Australian communities to give young Indigenous Australians better…
Improving children’s health in Warmun
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA health co-ordinator will be located in the remote Indigenous community of Warmun to improve the health of the Gija people and other local communities…
Pool cool for school
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe 450 residents of the remote Indigenous community of Warmun in the Kimberley now have a new swimming pool which is also aimed at getting…
Boost for mental health services in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is funding a range of mental health programs in Western Australia to tackle high levels of mental illness and suicide in many…
Extending the alcohol ban at Fitzroy Crossing
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government supports continuing the alcohol ban at Fitzroy Crossing beyond its due expiry date of 23 May 2008. There have been marked improvements…
Applications open for Women’s Leadership and Development Grants
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government invites eligible non-government organisations to apply for grants of up to $100,000. This is the largest amount of funding ever provided through…
$150M to build new homes for the homeless
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAs part of its commitment to tackle homelessness, the Australian Government today announced the allocation of $150 million to build 600 new homes for the…
First Footprints in Landmark Study of Indigenous Children
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA landmark study, starting next week, will track the long-term development of 2,200 Indigenous children from communities across Australia. Australia’s Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children,…
$6 Million to Tackle Family Violence in Indigenous Communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than $6 million will be provided to tackle the serious levels of violence and increase reporting of child abuse in Indigenous communities. A number…
New Financial Literacy Fact Sheets for Women
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPA new Australian Government initiative will assist women who want to better manage their money. The Women Understanding Money fact sheets – published online today…