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More flexible child care in NSW

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Families in New South Wales unable to access traditional child care services will benefit from almost $318,000 in Federal funding to support a new way…

300 flexible child care places in Qld

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Queensland families are to benefit from more flexible, quality child care with funding of more than $369,000 for 300 new in-home care places. Minister for…

1500 New child care places for QLD

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Queensland families will benefit from over $780,000 in Federal Government funding for 1,500 new outside school hours care places, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony,…

Swan ‘The Serial Misleader’ Strikes Again

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Amanda Vanstone, today expressed her surprise of how desperate the Labor Party had become. “Without any strong…

Acknowledging Older Australians and Groovy Grannies

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

Australian kids can help to celebrate International Day of Older Persons by entering their favourite story or picture about their grandparent in a special competition,…

Centrelink to stay in South Melbourne

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today announced an extension of the current lease of the Centrelink premises in South Melbourne. Mr Anthony said following…

New vision for early childhood services in Australia

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Amanda Vanstone, today released a new report calling for a national vision and a framework to improve early…

Volunteers – worth their weight in gold

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The world renowned efforts of Australia’s growing band of volunteers were honoured again today when Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony officially released the…

Worlds first helpline for men

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Men’s Line Australia, a world first national 24 hour a day, seven-day a week family relationships counselling service specifically for men has been launched in…

American Tragedy – Families and Children Helpline

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

A free national counselling service to help children traumatised by the terrorist attacks on America will commence tomorrow, Monday, Minister for Family and Community Services,…

Centrelink seminars for Ansett staff

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

CENTRELINK is holding information seminars around the country this week for workers affected by the suspension of Ansett Airlines services, Minister for Community Services Larry…

Incentives for innovative rural child care

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A new booklet outlining funding and incentives available to rural and regional communities for innovative child care services was released today by Federal Community Services…

Child Care Benefit

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A year after the introduction of Child Care Benefit (CCB), Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today said child care services will need to…

Recognising Dads

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

It is fitting that this year’s theme for National Child Protection Week is Being a Father is the Most Important Job You’ll Ever Do Fathers…

Seafood Women Embrace Best Practice

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

Senator Amanda Vanstone, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women today launched the “Seafood Women Embrace Best Practice Decision-Making Resource Kit” at…

Helping parents teach science

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Parents today received a useful guide to help them deal with their child’s thirst for knowledge. At today’s launch of the Australian Early Childhood Association…

Gender firmly on the agenda: 600 Australian Women Speak

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women, Senator Amanda Vanstone, will officially open the national Australian Women Speak Conference with a…

Training for Emergency Relief volunteers

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The strength of the Emergency Relief program lies in its volunteers as they deliver real assistance to Australians in dire financial need. Speaking at the…

Supporting Canberra’s young carers

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Young carers in Canberra will benefit from the Supporting Young Carers and Their Families project, which was officially launched today by Federal Minister for Community…

Securing the safety net

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

The Government is committed to ensuring those who are receiving unemployment benefits are taking every opportunity to look for work or improving their chances of…

Quality services to Indigenous Australians

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Centrelink’s commitment to providing quality services to Indigenous communities has been highlighted by the Indigenous Servicing Strategy, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony said today.…