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Support for more than 5 million Australians on its way

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to support Australians affected by the economic impact of COVID-19 after Parliament passed the Social Services and…

JobSeeker Supplement extended to March

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will extend temporary support through the social security system, for those Australians seeking work, for a further three months as economic confidence…

Changes to the NDIS Independent Advisory Council

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the appointment of Dr Leighton Jay to the Independent Advisory Council (Council) to…

Interim Report released by Disability Royal Commission

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government today welcomed the release of the interim report from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.…

2020 Day for Daniel unites Australians on child safety

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

Tomorrow on Day for Daniel, Australia’s largest child safety awareness and education day, it is an important reminder of our duty to protect every Australian…

National Children’s Week 2020

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

National Children’s Week begins 24 October and across the country it’s important that we celebrate the rights of children and young people to have a…

$5 million boost for Food Relief providers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is providing an additional $5 million in Food Relief funding to give a boost to the sector to continue delivering services throughout…

World Homeless Day 2020

Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MP

Today marks World Homeless Day, an annual event held to raise awareness about people who may be experiencing homelessness and draw attention to their local…

Update on the NDIS and coronavirus temporary measures

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Temporary measures introduced earlier this year to ensure National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants continue to access their essential disability supports during the COVID-19 pandemic…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 1 October

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Thursday, 1 October 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 30 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Wednesday, 30 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 29 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Tuesday, 29 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…

Safe places for women and children escaping violence

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

About 700 new safe places for women and children escaping domestic violence will be built across the country under the Morrison Government’s $60 million Safe…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 28 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Monday, 28 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is…

More support for grieving families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Parents of stillborn babies will have improved access to bereavement payments under changes to support for families dealing with the personal, social and financial impacts…

Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 25 September

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Friday, 25 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…