Child Support legislation passes Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPExternal review of Child Support Agency decisions by the Social Security Appeals Tribunal will take effect from 1 January next year following the passing of…
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Government delivers over $6 million to volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAustralian 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.…
Australian senior citizens enlisted to help Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe 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…
First Senior Volunteer signs up
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAustralia’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
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAnother 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 funding to strengthen drought affected communities
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP$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 of welfare payments in the best interests of children
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPQuarantining a proportion of welfare payments to ensure children at risk are fed, housed, clothed and schooled will be discussed with each State and Territory…
WALKing towards health and fitness in the Community
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPAiming 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…
Evans and Snowdon should talk to Northern Territory colleagues
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPChris Evans and Warren Snowdon are focusing on the wrong target when it comes to the delivery of services in the Northern Territory and should…
Extension to permit consultation
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAfter consultation with the Northern Land Council (NLC) and others, the Government has decided to extend the permit system discussion paper consultation period until the…
Minister welcomes further repatriation of Indigenous remains
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPIndigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough said a UK museum’s decision to repatriate the remains from two Indigenous communities was another positive result for Indigenous Australians.…
Army celebrates 10 years of service to Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPToday marks the 10th anniversary of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP), a Howard Government initiative in partnership with the Army and Indigenous communities…
Better Service for Disabled People
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced a number of enhancements to the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) that will increase the availability…
Promoting gender equity for Australian universities
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPThe Australian Government will fund an action plan to address the under-representation of women in senior positions at the nation’s universities, the Minister for Education,…
Leadership development opportunities for women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPNon-government women’s organisations seeking to improve women’s leadership and participation in the community can now apply for a Capacity Building Grant under the Women’s Leadership…
Labor out of touch on youth leadership
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPClaims by Labor spokesperson Tania Plibersek that the Australian Government is undermining youth organisations by merging the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group with the National…
Australia continues to be a top ten country for women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPA new report shows that Australia is ranked in the top ten countries across the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) gender indicators. The Minister Assisting…
Changes to Baby Bonus for under 18 Year Olds
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPYoung mums will be supported from 1 January 2007 in managing their Baby Bonus through payment by instalments. The Minister for Families, Community Services and…
Young Australians to have their say
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPYoung Australians who are passionate about making a real difference will have the opportunity to have their say on issues which impact on their lives…
New housing and economic opportunities for NT Indigenous community
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAn historic agreement aimed at boosting economic opportunities and allowing home ownership on Aboriginal land was signed today by the Indigenous people of Groote Eylandt,…
Evaluation demonstrates the Howard Government’s ongoing commitment
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPMinister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced the release of the report on the evaluation of the Commonwealth Disability Strategy…
Minister visits Devon Industries
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPDevon Industries, a division of Devonfield Enterprises, has been receiving funding to support people with disabilities in the workforce since October 1992. The Minister for…
Minister visits Anglicare Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAs part of a three day tour of Tasmania, the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, who was accompanied by Mark Baker, Federal Member for…
Minister sees funding at work during visit to Self Help Workplace
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited the new Self Help Workplace, and was accompanied by local Member for the electorate of Bass,…
Rural Co-Pilots guided into their future
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralian Government funding, of $120,000 in the 2006-2007 financial year, will strengthen the Rural Co-Pilots mentoring program across Northern Tasmania. The Minister for Community Services,…