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Big pig’s IT access

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Young Canberrans will have free access to a range of information technology services following Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony’s official launch today of the…

Centrelink help in flood crisis

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said today that Centrelink was ready to help NSW flood victims, and was working to keep services running despite…

National forum about men and relationships

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A national forum about men and relationships will be held in Sydney from tomorrow Senator Jocelyn Newman, Minister for Family and Community Services and Larry…

Men need help

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony today told a two-day Partnerships in Progress forum about men and relationships that 65 per cent of women…

Welfare breaching comparisons wrong

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today dismissed claims by the Australian Council of Social Service that welfare recipients who breached their obligations were…

Focussed on work

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

“Howard-Anderson Government policies that put the focus on the unemployed finding work and preparing them for those jobs mean more people are leaving the unemployment…

Swan’s claims sent away

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

“Labor’s misleading claims that people are being sent to charities because of Centrelink staffing issues are simply incorrect,” Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said…

Fact: families pay less for child care

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

It’s no surprise that recently published CPI figures show a reduction in the cost of child care for families Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony…

Teamwork help for first time dads

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A program that will help men cope with the unique challenges of first-time fatherhood was launched today by Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony. At…

Business Services – Future Directions

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The Business Services Review was a joint initiative commissioned by ACROD and the Department of Family and Community Services to identify strategies to ensure that…

Minister meets with child care forum

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony met with members of the National Children’s Services Forum (NCSF) today in Canberra. Mr Anthony welcomed the NCSF’s support…

Federal Government committed to helping families in crisis

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Helping families in crisis is a key priority for the Federal Government,” Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said today. Commenting on the Report Accompanying…

Prevention better than cure

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The Government’s responsible commitment to preventing welfare overpayments and fraud is paying dividends, with 400,000 less entitlement reviews and 1,700 less payment cancellations or reductions.…

Swan Wrong Again

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

“Without using facts and by spinning his own fiction, Wayne Swan has again attempted to scare and confuse the elderly with unfounded comments about the…

Olympic Advocacy Service up and running

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The Commonwealth funded Olympic/Paralympic Disability Advocacy Service has proved highly successful leading up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry…

Support for survivors of child abuse

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The Federal Government has provided $278,300 to establish support groups for people who have suffered child abuse, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, announced today.…

Businesses urged to nominate for PM’s awards

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Australian businesses have been urged to nominate for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Access Awards by Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony. “These awards recognise the…

Growers Can Now Claim Sugar Package

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Cane growers can now claim assistance under the Government’s Sugar Industry Assistance Package, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony said today. “To make a claim,…

Protecting Australia’s future – our children

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today marked National Child Protection Week by showcasing some of the Federal Government’s work to raise awareness about…

Centralised service for ACT kids with special needs

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A new service in the ACT that will help improve access to mainstream child care for children with special needs was launched today by Minister…

$14.4 million saved from welfare fraud

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Government crack downs on identity fraud are saving Australian taxpayers millions of dollars each year, Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony announced today. “By using…

$16 million disability employment trial

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced 100 areas from Rockhampton in Queensland to Joondalup in Western Australia had been selected to take…

Help for cane growers

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Centrelink will be responsible for the Federal Government’s financial assistance package to eligible canegrowers in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia affected by unusual…

New children’s contact services for 10,000 families

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Attorney-General Daryl Williams, and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony, today announced 24 new children’s contact services that will benefit up to 10,000 families. Mr…