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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today said that Labor’s opposition to the closure of the Student Financial Supplement Scheme could cost Australian…
The advertising industry has to take proactive approaches and consider the effect their influence has on our children’s health and wellbeing Minister for Children and…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced a new partnership involving the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services and the NSW…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the next important phase in the first ever comprehensive examination of the current funding arrangements…
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today questioned how genuine the ACTU is about helping Australian families access child care. At the…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced additional funding of $165,000, which will allow Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) to…
From 1 July children with ongoing high support needs will benefit when an additional ($25.8 million over four years for child care becomes available. “This…
The Coalition Government’s unwavering commitment to quality child care took another step forward today with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, unveiling the…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the National Winner of the Child Safety on Farms Competition, which aims to encourage farming…
The Government has today announced an inquiry into child custody arrangements in the event of family separation. This important step seeks to address community concerns…
A delegation of child care specialists and policy makers from Korea will visit Australia from 23-25 June to learn more about Australia’s child care accreditation…
Country children stand to benefit considerably from the development of a National Agenda for Early Childhood Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said…
Revised dietary guidelines were launched in Canberra today by Federal Health Minister, Senator Kay Patterson and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, focussing…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will today welcome young Indigenous leaders to Parliament House in Canberra to convene the 2003 National Indigenous…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced new members of the Australian Council for Children and Parenting (ACCAP). “ACCAP comprises of 15…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today announced Coalition Government funding for the printing and distribution of an additional 15,000 copies of The…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today officially opened the newly renovated SDN Children’s Service in Newtown. Mr Anthony said that the opening…
Green Corps sites around Australia will today mark World Environment Day by doing what they do best – conserving, preserving and restoring Australia’s natural environment…
More than 530,000 Australian families receiving Child Care Benefit will have their payment increased from 7 July this year Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, announced today the members of the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group for 2003. “This is a good…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today encouraged parents to consider making their toy purchases this week in support of Kids Day 2003.…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today outlined details of the Creating Common Wealth Youth Enterprise Development Forum involving all Commowealth countries, to…
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, and Federal Member for Dawson, De-Anne Kelly, today officiated at a graduation ceremony for recruits of the…
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.