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The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, said she was committed to work with families to find ways to reduce overpayments of…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today congratulated Woodside Energy Limited and Asthma Northern Territory whose partnership won the Northern Territory…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today congratulated the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre and Citigroup for their winning partnership in the…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced an additional $150,000 in funding for Men’s Line Australia – an Australian Government initiative providing…
The Australian Government will celebrate the Centenary of Women’s Suffrage by minting for general circulation a $1 coin commemorating women’s suffrage The Minister Assisting the…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today said that Labor has shown again that they know nothing about how child care works. “Contrary…
On this Universal Children’s Day the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said the Australian Government’s consultations with key early childhood stakeholders overwhelmingly…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today welcomed the publication of the Department of Family and Community Services’ submission for the…
Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today said Australians should applaud the dedication and commitment of more than two million carers across…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today rejected claims by the Australian Labor Party that the Government was considering cuts to child care.…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will today welcome the 2003 National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group to Parliament House, to discuss what they…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today launched the advance screening of the Disney film ‘Holes’ at Parliament House, Canberra to promote the…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today told national sporting associations that they have a key role to play in addressing the high…
The number of jobseekers receiving income support payments has fallen to a 10-year low, the Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, said…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today called on all Australians to work together to improve Australia’s rating of the 9th lowest in…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will receive the recommendations of the 2003 National Youth Roundtable at the final meeting at Parliament House…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today welcomed the formation of the new Australian Childhood Foundation. Formerly Australians Against Child Abuse, the Australian…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today urged the State and Territory Governments to adopt a new program assisting not-for-profit organisations keep children…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today gave his full support for the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN)…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today welcomed the contribution made by Families Australia on how best to address the problem of child…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today invited young Australians to share their views and concerns by taking part in the National Youth…
The theme of today’s International Youth Day 2004, “finding decent and productive work for young people everywhere” recognises that finding meaningful work is probably the…
To mark International Youth Day, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today officially launched the Living Choices publication, outlining the Australian Government’s commitment…
The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.