The Howard Government has continued its unprecedented support for Australian families, with more than $1.4 billion committed in the 2005-06 Budget for the Family and…
The Howard Government has further confirmed its support for youth by providing $22.6 million in funding for two Australia-wide programmes, which will assist young people…
Tanya Plibersek again shows her lack of understanding of her portfolio by continuing to misrepresent figures for her own political gain. Ms Plibersek is using…
Dads in Distress, Coffs Harbour, provides practical and emotional support for non-custodial fathers traumatised by separation or divorce, and who may be suffering from associated…
The winners of the National Youth Week 2005 Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT were announced today. The Parliamentary Secretary for Children…
The Howard Government will deliver an additional $30 million in funding to a further 10 communities across Australia to improve outcomes for young children and…
The health and wellbeing of Australia’s children and the influences of family and community on a child’s development have been highlighted in a report released…
State and Territory Gambling Ministers meeting in Adelaide today have agreed to strengthen the national effort on problem gambling research and conduct further work on…
Seven communities in the Armadale area, Western Australia, will now have greater access to support services for families in need under the Howard Government’s $3.5…
The Howard Government will deliver $288,780 in funding to Indigenous communities for specific new projects in remote and regional Australia. The Minister for Family and…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the new national Bounty New Mother Bags for parents containing vital information about…
Corporate Australia is being enlisted to help the Howard Government tackle the scourge of domestic violence which has been estimated to cost the nation around…
Indigenous people in Western Australia will be able to build on their money management skills through a Howard Government funded financial literacy program. The Minister…
Five large remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region will now have guaranteed access to secure and cheaper power supplies under a historic agreement…
A new book highlighting innovative play activities for Indigenous playgroups in urban, rural and remote areas of Western Australia was officially launched today. The Minister…
Almost 40 communities across Australia will this year receive a detailed report on the early development and school-readiness of their young children as part of…
Labor Leader Kim Beazley has today demonstrated that Labor still cannot add up when it comes to the family budget. Mr Beazley is falsely claiming…
A new report examining the nature and prevalence of domestic violence in the Polish community in Australia was launched today in Melbourne. The Minister for…
Nominations are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia to take part in the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG)…
A new report, released today by Carers Australia, highlights the need for a whole of government approach to better plan for, and support, young carers…
University students from around Australia were today awarded prizes for their entries in an essay competition on business and social responsibility. The Minister for Family…
Winners of the 2004 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships were recognised for their contribution to the Australian community at a gala…
The effectiveness of the Howard Government’s strong economic management and support for families has been underscored by a major Productivity Commission report forecasting an improved…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator the Hon Kay Patterson met with her Greek counterpart, Mr Panos Panagiotopoulos, on 1 April 2005 to…
Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, 2229 metres above sea level, is the scene today for an event encouraging all Australians to celebrate the important contribution…