A new report examining the nature and prevalence of domestic violence in the Polish community in Australia was launched today in Melbourne. The Minister for…
Nominations are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia to take part in the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG)…
A new report, released today by Carers Australia, highlights the need for a whole of government approach to better plan for, and support, young carers…
University students from around Australia were today awarded prizes for their entries in an essay competition on business and social responsibility. The Minister for Family…
Winners of the 2004 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships were recognised for their contribution to the Australian community at a gala…
The effectiveness of the Howard Government’s strong economic management and support for families has been underscored by a major Productivity Commission report forecasting an improved…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator the Hon Kay Patterson met with her Greek counterpart, Mr Panos Panagiotopoulos, on 1 April 2005 to…
Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, 2229 metres above sea level, is the scene today for an event encouraging all Australians to celebrate the important contribution…
More than 200 professional women from across Australia will converge in Sydney to gain an insight into mentoring at a dedicated conference this week. The…
Australia is leading the way with practical and effective policies to increase participation in the workforce and ensure that children and young people have the…
Finalists in the 2005 National Youth Week Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT – have been announced on the “From today, people…
Women’s participation in the vocational education and training sector will be addressed at a national women’s forum to be held in Canberra on 7-8 April,…
From 1 April 2005, the number of hours a carer can work, train or study will increase from 20 to 25 hours, before it impacts…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson and Employment and Workplace Relations Minister, Kevin Andrews will attend a meeting of the OECD…
Australia will play a major role in building a coordinated approach to the well being of children and adolescents from over 20 countries in the…
The Australian Government is determined to continue the fight against domestic violence – identified as the single biggest health risk factor for women aged between…
A Victorian early childhood and parenting program has been granted $615,000 under a Howard Government initiative designed to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancies. The…
To coincide with Seniors Week 2005 in New South Wales and Victoria a comprehensive set of fact sheets highlighting the range of Government services and…
Parents or carers of children with a disability or medical condition may find it easier to receive the Carer Allowance under changes to the Lists…
The Howard Government is offering almost $7 million over four years to provide additional respite services in Western Australia for parents who care for their…
The QLD Government has so far failed to accept an offer by the Howard Government to provide $9 million in respite care for older carers.…
The ACT Government has so far failed to accept an offer by the Howard Government to provide $1.1 million in respite care for older carers.The…
The Howard Government is offering almost $17.5 million over four years to provide additional respite services in Victoria for parents who care for their sons…
The Howard Government now has access to important, long-term information on Australians to assist with future welfare reform, thanks to findings from the third wave…
The Howard Government is offering more than $850,000 over four years to provide additional respite services in the Northern Territory for parents who care for…