Father’s Day takes a dive
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFor some dads, spending quality time with their children might be as scary as swimming with sharks Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony…
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Haigh’s Chocolates and Eurest give people with disabilities a fair go
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday I am pleased to announce the winners of the Prime Minister’s Employer of the Year Awards for South Australia. Haigh’s Chocolates has won the…
Take dad for a ride this Father’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPDads can accompany their children for free on the rides at Luna Park this Father’s Day Minister for Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…
Every Child is Important
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPWhat sort of society are we that tolerates more than 115,000 reported cases of child abuse in Australia last year Minister for Children and Youth…
Melbourne Youth get Reconnected
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today officially launched the Melbourne Gateway Reconnect Program for the benefit of young people at risk of…
Awards showcase employers who give people with disabilities a go
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday I am announcing the winners of the Prime Minister’s Employer of the Year Awards for Queensland. The Calvary Hospital here in Cairns has won…
Simple Service Solutions for Young Australians
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA new Coalition Government initiative to better link youth services was launched today, on International Youth Day, by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…
Fathers go free this Father’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPDads will receive free or discounted entry to participating zoos and wildlife parks when they take their children on Father’s Day, Minister for Children and…
Work and family debate – where is the child?
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today expressed his concern that what is best for the child is rarely mentioned when discussing work…
Record number of Youth Media Award Entries
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe National Youth Media Awards 2002 has received a record 1,159 nominations Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today. “The awards recognise…
Applications open for Young Australian of the Year Awards
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today announced applications are open for the 2003 Young Australian of the Year Award and was pleased…
ACOSS inadvertently misleads
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneACOSS should have checked its figures before making embarrassing claims about increases in breaches in today’s media. The facts are that on ACOSS’s own estimate…
We need more Healthy Kids
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA Federal Government newsletter to help families tackle childhood obesity was launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony. “Approximately 20 per…
NSW Short-Changes Disability Services $111m In 2001-02
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneDisabled people in New South Wales are being forced to go without support services as a result of the NSW Government’s inept management of funding…
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPTomorrow’s celebration of National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) is a timely reminder of the need to give all children the best possible start…
Community and Business Getting Together
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased to acknowledge the release of the report, ‘Mutual Benefit – Community and Business Getting Together’ that focuses on partnerships in the disability…
Families Want Long Term Security
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone“Like generations of parents before them, parents today want to give their children more than they had,” Senator Vanstone said today. For people who grew…
Fraudster’s evasive efforts futile
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneA Tasmanian man who tried to evade a summons to appear in court by faking a move interstate was sentenced to 10 months jail in…
Adventure Campsite one of 27 projects to strengthen QLD communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone$30,025 for an Adventure Campsite in Booringa Shire is just one of the projects funded in Queensland under the Howard Government’s Stronger Families and Communities…
Sports leadership program for young people one of 16 projects to strengthen NT communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone$24,560 for a project to allow young Tiwi Islanders to take part in an AFL leadership program is just one of the projects funded in…
A ‘Community Shed’ initiative one of six projects to strengthen Victorian communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone$42,000 for a project to encourage Victorian men to interact and share their skills in a ‘Community Shed’ is just one of the projects funded…
Skate Park for youth in Pingelly one of eight projects to strengthen WA communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone$31,000 for the Pingelly Youth Skate Park is just one of the projects funded in Western Australia under the Howard Government’s Stronger Families and Communities…
Mobile Toy Library one of 23 projects to strengthen NSW communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone$241,750 for a Mobile Toy Library in the Bega Valley Shire is just one of the projects funded in New South Wales under the Howard…
Support for young children and families one of five projects to strengthen Tasmanian communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone$216,666 for a project in Waverley and Ravenswood to support the development of young children and help local families is just one of the projects…
Tomato pickers’ $200,000 welfare scam turns rotten
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneCentrelink has cancelled, suspended or reduced the payments of 33 people for failing to declare earnings stemming from a cash economy field investigation near Bowen,…