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JPET funding increasing

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Yet again, the Labor Party has sought to deliberately mislead vulnerable young Australians Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony said today. “Contrary to…

Local Government Awards for Community Services

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

I want to congratulate the seven local councils that have been recognised for their dedication to building stronger communities in the 2002 National Awards for…

Working together for children in foster care

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Today Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers met in Canberra and agreed to develop a National Plan for Foster Carers and Children. This is the first…

Disability Agreement Ready To Be Signed

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

State and Territory Disability Ministers appear to be deliberately holding up settling a third Commonwealth State and Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA). In doing so, the…

Smart card a smart way to tackle childhood obesity

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A smart initiative to tackle childhood obesity by utilising the latest checkout technology was launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony.…

Beenleigh’s Families Now celebrates the terrific twos

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, and Federal Member for Forde, Kay Elson, joined local Beenleigh families today to celebrate the second successful…

New Web Site to Help Bali Victims and Families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

A new web site is now online to give Bali victims and their families a central point of information that contains all of the financial…

Salvos information for a safe summer

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today congratulated the Salvation Army for developing a free information booklet for teenagers highlighting the dangers of…

Kids – get your parents active

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

This Sunday, children should get their parents out of the house for a game of backyard cricket or a kick of the football for Active…

Government to monitor corporatisation of child care

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Increased funding from the Coalition Government for child care has seen record numbers of child care services and children using care Minister for Children and…

Government Help for Bali Victims and Families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

The Howard Government is committed to helping Australians affected by the Bali bombings and will cover all reasonable expenses associated with the tragedy for victims…

Commonwealth offers landmark housing deal

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

At today’s meeting with State and Territory Housing Ministers in Hobart I issued a challenge to the State and Territory governments by offering a new,…

Carers Week

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

Carers Week will be celebrated from 20-26 October 2002. The theme is ‘Are You a Family Carer?’ with the focus being on reaching hidden carers…