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…
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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…
More than $325,000 to further assist the status of women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MPTen national women’s non-government organisations will share in over $325,000 in Howard Government funding to undertake projects to improve the status of women in Australia.…
Historic reforms to NT land rights
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPIndigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has today introduced into Federal Parliament a Bill which is set to improve opportunities for Indigenous people on community land…
Iemma fails NSW pre-school children
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Iemma Labor Government is failing children in NSW by continuing to spend the least amount on pre-schools in Australia. Responding to media report today,…
Labor misses mark on child care initiative
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPLabor has resorted to taking cheap and inaccurate political shots over an important Howard Government child care initiative that will greatly assist parents seeking care.…
Government Supports Victims of London Bombings
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralian survivors and family members of the victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings will be able to attend the first anniversary commemorations under…
Governments Deliver $1.4 Million for Housing Research Projects
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced almost $1.4 million in Government funding for 13 projects as part of the latest round of…
$12,000 in prizes for PM’s essay competition
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPEntries for the 2006 Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership Corporate Social Responsibility essay competition are open with students competing for $12,000 in prizes. Families and…
Prime Minister’s Awards nomination period extended
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe nomination period for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnership has been extended due to the high level of interest. Families…
Budget delivers assistance in Wakefield
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPIn the Wakefield electorate, around 200 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) places will be available from 1 July 2006, providing the child care services meet…
Budget delivers further assistance in Kingston
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamilies and Community Services Minister, Mal Brough, and Member for Kingston Kym Richardson today announced further assistance for community groups and parents in Adelaide’s southern…
Government Recognises 40 Years of Community Service
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, paid tribute to a wide range of dedicated volunteers, in particular, the outgoing patrons Tim Fischer and Judy…
$48 million in additional respite care for older parent carers in NSW
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPOlder parents who care for their sons and daughters with disabilities will be further supported following the signing of the $48 million Bilateral Agreement under…
National plan for action against Indigenous violence and child abuse
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPThe Australian Government will be inviting State and Territory Governments to come together as a matter of urgency to develop a national action plan to…
Child care overhaul to boost quality
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamilies and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today announced a major overhaul of child care accreditation in Australia to help parents feel confident their children…
Australian Government to establish National Emergency Call Centre
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralians seeking information after a major disaster or emergency will soon have immediate access to support information, through a national emergency toll free phone number.…
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Arrangements
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Australian Government is committing $13.1 million over four years in the 2006-07 Budget to ensure survivors and their families affected by disasters receive help…
Government Supports Families Attending Bali Bombings Trials
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralian survivors and family members of the victims of the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings will be able to travel to Indonesia to attend part…
One-stop shop for raising children
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPFamilies and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today launched a groundbreaking new website to help parents and carers raise young children. Marking National Families Week,…
Child care boost for Bass
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPStepping Stones Outside School Hours Care at Summerdale Primary School will now have an extra 60 after school hours care and 60 vacation care places…
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Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPPixie Child Care at Our Lady of Lourdes School will now have 30 extra before school hours care and 45 new vacation care places to…
Massive Boost to Support for Australian Families (2006-07 Budget overview for the Families Portfolio)
Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MPAn additional $3.1 billion has been committed to support families in the 2006-07 Budget for the Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs portfolio. Minister for…