Therese Rein to be patron for homelessness services
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced that Therese Rein has accepted the role as Patron of Common Ground Australia – a network of agencies seeking to…
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New Housing Institute Chair announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced that Rod Fehring will be the new chair of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). AHURI is a…
Developing more women leaders in sport
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAustralian women will have more opportunities to become leaders in sport with a new round of funding grants released today by the Minister for Sport,…
New school hostel for Cape York
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWork on a new secondary school student hostel in Weipa that will be home to around 120 boarders from Indigenous communities will start this year…
250 New Indigenous Jobs in Cape York
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWestern Cape Indigenous communities are set to share the economic benefits of the flourishing mining activity in the region with the creation of 250 new…
Building leadership among Indigenous women
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPUp to 70 Indigenous women from Cape York communities are being offered the opportunity to participate in a leadership workshop in May. Families, Housing, Community…
$10 million proposal to create Indigenous jobs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA world heritage listed rainforest environment will be protected and Indigenous jobs created under a $10 million plan to build an eco-tourism transit hub outside…
Increased support for more than 3 million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom tomorrow, more than 3 million seniors, carers and people with a disability will receive increased financial support from the Rudd Government. The Rudd Government…
Rudd Government tackles Indigenous smoking rates and Health Workforce in next down payments on closing the gap
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government today announced two significant new policy initiatives at today’s landmark Indigenous Health Equality Summit. These are important steps in the Government’s commitment…
Figures show more homeowners and renters are feeling the pain
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPNew figures out today provide further evidence of a sharp rise in the number of Australians in housing stress. The AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report…
Nominate for the National Disability Awards 2008
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPNominations are now open for the National Disability Awards 2008. Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today officially opened…
Nominate for the National Disability Awards 2008
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNominations are now open for the National Disability Awards 2008. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary…
Review of the Northern Land Council
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA review of the Northern Land Council will be undertaken following recent events which warrant investigation. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs,…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
Pension Changes 20 March 2008
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA number of changes to the pension system will come into effect on 20 March. More than 3 million Australians will receive increased financial support…
International Women’s Day – 100 years on
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government is proud to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day and reflect on the achievements and contributions of Australian women. The global…
Disability funding gives younger people more choice
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA $2.5 million funding package, including the opening of a new supported accommodation house in the Melbourne suburb of Balwyn, is the latest milestone in…
Providing peace of mind for the people of Galiwinku
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPGaliwinku, one of the Northern Territory’s (NT) largest and most remote Indigenous communities, will have a fully operational, permanent police station by January 2009 as…
$4.6 million for Northern Territory Youth Projects
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPrograms to curb alcohol and drug abuse and anti-social behaviour among young people in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities are receiving a $4.6 million injection of…
Boosting health and environmental safety in NT communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPractical, on the ground measures to improve the health and environmental safety of Indigenous communities are being rolled out in the Northern Territory as part…
Addressing Machado Joseph Disease on Groote Eylandt
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has committed $100,000 to address Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) in the Groote Eylandt region through the Anindilyakwa Land Council. The disease is…
Government to build 100,000 affordable rental properties and kick-start housing construction reform
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPMedia Release by the Hon Kevin Rudd MP – Prime Minister The Australian Government today formally established a significantly expanded National Rental Affordability Scheme. The…
Minister visits HOME Advice Program service
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government’s long term commitment to tackling homelessness was highlighted during a visit to Melbourne’s outer south-east today. The Minister for Housing and the…
Rudd and Carpenter Governments to Deliver Income Management Trial
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and West Australian (WA) Governments will introduce income management trials in selected WA communities, including the Kimberley, to help protect children identified at…