One-off payment windfall for Australia’s carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Howard Government, as part of the 2005-06 Budget, will provide funding of nearly $317 million to pay a one-off bonus to all eligible carers.…
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Extension of Maternity Payment to Parents of Adopted Children Up to Two Years of Age
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonParents adopting children up to the age of two years, from either Australia or overseas, will now be eligible for the Howard Government’s Maternity Payment.…
New measures help families in receipt of Family Tax Benefit
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Howard Government’s unprecedented level of support for Australian families will be further boosted by the introduction of new measures to assist families receiving Family…
Families win $24 a fortnight increase in family tax benefit payments
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonAround 400,000 families will get an average $24 a fortnight boost to their Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB A) payments from 1 July 2006…
2005-06 Budget: Working for Families
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Howard Government has continued its unprecedented support for Australian families, with more than $1.4 billion committed in the 2005-06 Budget for the Family and…
Youth set to benefit from 2005-06 Budget Measures
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThe Howard Government has further confirmed its support for youth by providing $22.6 million in funding for two Australia-wide programmes, which will assist young people…
Plibersek’s child care knowledge embarrassing
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonTanya Plibersek again shows her lack of understanding of her portfolio by continuing to misrepresent figures for her own political gain. Ms Plibersek is using…
Men’s Survival Centre in Coffs Harbour
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPDads in Distress, Coffs Harbour, provides practical and emotional support for non-custodial fathers traumatised by separation or divorce, and who may be suffering from associated…
National Youth Week 2005 Talent Competition winners announced
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThe winners of the National Youth Week 2005 Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT were announced today. The Parliamentary Secretary for Children…
Government delivers additional $30 million to communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Howard Government will deliver an additional $30 million in funding to a further 10 communities across Australia to improve outcomes for young children and…
Clearer insight into Australia’s Children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe health and wellbeing of Australia’s children and the influences of family and community on a child’s development have been highlighted in a report released…
Ministers to move forward on national gambling research institute
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonState and Territory Gambling Ministers meeting in Adelaide today have agreed to strengthen the national effort on problem gambling research and conduct further work on…
$3.5 million for families in the Armadale community
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonSeven communities in the Armadale area, Western Australia, will now have greater access to support services for families in need under the Howard Government’s $3.5…
Funding for Indigenous programs across Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Howard Government will deliver $288,780 in funding to Indigenous communities for specific new projects in remote and regional Australia. The Minister for Family and…
Australian Government gives a helping hand to new Mothers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the new national Bounty New Mother Bags for parents containing vital information about…
Australian Government calls on business to join the fight against domestic violence
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonCorporate Australia is being enlisted to help the Howard Government tackle the scourge of domestic violence which has been estimated to cost the nation around…
Geraldton: First Indigenous Financial Management Site in WA
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonIndigenous people in Western Australia will be able to build on their money management skills through a Howard Government funded financial literacy program. The Minister…
Historic Agreement Secures Power In Remote Aboriginal Communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonFive large remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region will now have guaranteed access to secure and cheaper power supplies under a historic agreement…
New play book for WA’s indigenous community
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA new book highlighting innovative play activities for Indigenous playgroups in urban, rural and remote areas of Western Australia was officially launched today. The Minister…
Communities Locally Monitor Child Development
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonAlmost 40 communities across Australia will this year receive a detailed report on the early development and school-readiness of their young children as part of…
Labor’s family figures still don’t add up
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonLabor Leader Kim Beazley has today demonstrated that Labor still cannot add up when it comes to the family budget. Mr Beazley is falsely claiming…
Insight into Domestic Violence in Australia’s Polish Community
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA new report examining the nature and prevalence of domestic violence in the Polish community in Australia was launched today in Melbourne. The Minister for…
Nominate now for the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPNominations are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia to take part in the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG)…
Australian Government continues to act on young carers’ concerns
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA new report, released today by Carers Australia, highlights the need for a whole of government approach to better plan for, and support, young carers…
Prime Minister’s Partnership rewards students for their business views
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonUniversity students from around Australia were today awarded prizes for their entries in an essay competition on business and social responsibility. The Minister for Family…