Indigenous Youth Centre For Redfern
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPA national centre for Indigenous youth will be built in Sydney following the sale of the former Redfern Public School to the Indigenous Land Corporation.…
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Brough welcomes NAIDOC Week (2-9 July)
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe beginning of NAIDOC week was welcomed today by Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough. "The NAIDOC theme for 2006, Respect the past – Believe…
Australian Government delivers $271 000 to disability conferences
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced the Australian Government would deliver $271 000 in funding to 39 conferences focusing on people with…
Managing money matters
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Australian Government is once again supporting the Commonwealth Financial Counselling Program (CFCP) with funding of almost $2.7 million allowing forty-one community and local government…
Government delivers on commitment to Australian families
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamilies will receive greater assistance from the Australian Government with a number of increases to family payments coming on line from today. Minister for Families…
Australian Government and ANZ sign MoneyBusiness agreement
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe rollout of the MoneyBusiness program was today formally acknowledged through the joint signing of the Indigenous Money Management Agreement by Minister for Indigenous Affairs,…
$2 million to deliver scouting to Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Australian Government will deliver $2 million in funding to Scouts Australia for the National Indigenous Scouting Programme in isolated Indigenous communities. The Minister for…
ACT Government leaves Homeless in the cold
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe ACT Government’s slashing of much-needed funds set aside for public housing in the Territory will threaten the safety and security of our most vulnerable…
Sweet Smell of Success
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPOver $431 000 in Australian Government funding has given forty-two people with a disability in the Broken Hill area the opportunity to maintain meaningful employment.…
Joint commitment gives carers a well-earned break
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today launched a respite house, which has received $1.6 million in funding from the Australian and ACT Governments.…
Families to benefit from $4 million for Playgroups
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThirteen communities across Australia will share in over $4 million in Australian Government funding to deliver specialised playgroups to families in need. Minister for Families…
Allegations of Abuse at Mutitjulu
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFollowing reports of alleged abuse and other incidents in the Northern Territory township of Mutitjulu, and follow up reports on the ABC AM program, my…
Minister meets with Indigenous youth
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPA group of 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men and women have met with the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, to update…
New Member Appointed to National Indigenous Council
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPMinister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced the appointment of Mr Dean Widders to the National Indigenous Council (NIC). Mr Widders is currently playing…
Brough returns to Wadeye
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPSome basic requirements for a better future for local Indigenous people were outlined during a visit to Wadeye last weekend by Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister…
New Aboriginal land deal for Galiwin’ku
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPA plan to turn the isolated Aboriginal settlement of Galiwin’ku in the Northern Territory into a normal Australian town has been unveiled by Indigenous Affairs…
Governments helping Indigenous communities build their future
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPMinister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today welcomed the resolution by all State and Territory Housing Ministers concerning an Indigenous housing investment and reform strategy.…
Galiwinku community gets down to MoneyBusiness
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPA new money management service to assist Indigenous Australians in Galiwinku, will be launched tomorrow by the Howard Government and ANZ. Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal…
Australian Government to Audit Housing Assistance
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Australian Government will undertake a comprehensive audit of current Australian Government and State and Territory Government funding on public housing, Minister for Families and…
Australian Government’s focus on youth with funding extension
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced $7.2 million in funding for 101 local youth services, providing practical support for young people, families…
$8.6m to prevent youth homelessness in Australia
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPMore than $8.6 million in funding will be provided to 46 Reconnect services across Australia to provide continued support to young people and their families.…
Bringing youth issues to the table
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today attended the final meeting of the 2005 National Youth Roundtable, to discuss cultural and linguistic diversity, the…
ALP wishy washy on land ownership for Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPToday’s announcement by the Australian Labor Party that they would not support the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006 was not surprising. Minister…
Volunteers Benefit From Equipment Grants
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Howard Government will provide funding of over $3 million to volunteering organisations for the purchase of equipment which will enable them to continue their…
Payments boost for 2.2 million families
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPMore than 2.2 million Australian families are set to receive a further boost in family payments and help with the cost of child care. Families…