Child care worker shortage to be addressed in Think Tank
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA Think Tank to discuss issues critical to the future of the child care profession will take place on 8-9 April Minister for Children and…
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Youth Roundtable 2002 reports to Government
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPReports by the 50 members of the National Youth Roundtable 2002 were released today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony. “These…
Road map for National Agenda for Early Childhood
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Federal Government today released a consultation paper on developing a National Agenda for Early Childhood which aims to give all Australian children the best…
JPET services funded to June 2004
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced that current Jobs Placement Employment and Training (JPET) services have been offered to have their…
National Youth Roundtable 2003 Members
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the 50 young Australians chosen to be members of the fifth National Youth Roundtable. “This…
Productivity Commission Report debunks Labor’s child care myth
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMuch to Labor’s dismay, the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services 2003 shows the Coalition Government’s child care policies are making a real difference throughout…
Supporting grandparents
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced funding of up to $150,000 to COTA (Council on the Ageing) National Seniors for a…
Labor jumps on early childhood bandwagon
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today welcomed Labor finally joining the discussion on how to give children the best start in life…
Volunteers should be acknowledged this Australia Day
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPActing Minister for Family and Community Services, Larry Anthony today said all Australians should take a minute on Australia Day to reflect on the magnificent…
Reconnect helping young people get back on track
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today welcomed the findings of the first report on the evaluation of the Coalition Government’s Reconnect program.…
Easy lodgement for Centrelink customers fighting fires
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPActing Minister for Family and Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced further arrangements for Centrelink customers involved in fighting bushfires across the Eastern States. “The…
Keeping kids safe at Christmas
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today asked parents to take special care with their children over the coming holiday period. “As we…
Labor Locked Into Doom And Gloom Role
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneIt’s a pity in the lead up to Christmas and the Festive Season that Labor is still locked in to its a role as the…
In Touch – reuniting families and friends at Christmas
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneIn the spirit of Christmas, Centrelink’s In Touchprogram is helping people get back in touch with their loved ones and friends. In Touch has been…
Increase to Youth Allowance and Austudy
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPAround 440,000 Australian students and young people will receive an increase in their Youth Allowance and Austudy payments from 1 January 2003 Minister for Children…
Centrelink arrangements over Christmas and New Year
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneWith over six million customers, the important work that Centrelink undertakes has a big impact on the lives of many Australians. Over the Christmas and…
Social Security Agreement Signed With Slovenia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneA Social Security Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Slovenia has been signed in Vienna today by the Australian Ambassador in Vienna, His Excellency…
Drought assistance extended to more communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneMore Australian families affected by the crippling drought can now apply for payments through Centrelink. The Government has extended the areas where help will be…
More child care places made available
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMore than 2,400 Outside School Hours Care places would shortly be made available to services in Victoria and New South Wales Minister for Children and…
Consultation on child care funding
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today announced that Community Link Australia has been selected to manage the consultations around the redevelopment of…
Next Stage of Welfare Reform: Building a Simpler System
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday the Government releases a consultation paper on the proposed reform of the income support system for working-age people. Building a simpler system to help…
Belconnen Community Service – Preventing Family Homelessness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday I am officially launching the Belconnen Community Service Family Homelessness Prevention Pilot called ‘HomeBase’. The project is part of the National Homelessness Strategy and…
New round of Green Corps launched
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, officially launched the next round of Green Corps today at The Cedars, Mt Lofty Ranges in South…
More Money For Volunteers: From Firefighters to Footy Coaches
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday’s International Volunteer Day gives me the opportunity to announce that the Government will provide $3 million in equipment grants to help Australia’s volunteers carry…
Report shows more needs to be done to protect our children
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPPreliminary figures released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) tell an alarming story about the numbers of Australian children who suffer…