360 new Centrelink jobs
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony today announced Centrelink will recruit 360 new call centre staff, to deal with employment and family queries. “Centrelink…
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ACT gets share of funding to address drug issues
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe ACT Government will receive part of $11 million in Federal Government funding set aside for programs which aim to help parents cope with drug…
Fighting child abuse
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA new committee to fight child abuse by identifying new measures to support children in crisis has been announced by Minister for Community Services Larry…
In Touch reunites families
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP“Centrelink’s In Touch program last year received 1,650 requests to help ‘missing’ people get back in touch with their loved ones and friends,” Minister for…
Concrete commitment to volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today announced funding for the first round of pilot projects, enabling voluntary organisations to provide important support and…
Minister’s brushwork marks volunteer celebrations
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneMinister for Family and Community Services, Senator Amanda Vanstone, today applied the first brush stroke to a mural in Adelaide which celebrates the efforts of…
$5.8million to help prevent child abuse
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Coalition Government continued its efforts to support parents and prevent child abuse with the Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony’s announcement today of $5.8…
Suicide and the separated man
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony said he is appalled by the latest statistics that reveal one separated man suicides every day in this country.…
Increased access to youth allowance
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony today said changes to the Youth Allowance assets test will help more 7,200 young people and their families. “The…
Anthony Salutes Newman
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Federal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony this afternoon paid tribute to Senator Jocelyn Newman who has announced her decision…
Anthony Welcomes Vanstone
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony has welcomed the elevation of Senator Amanda Vanstone to the Family and Community Services…
Christmas Cash Bonus
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMany families who paid for child care before 1 July 2000 can still get a rebate in cash at their local Medicare office, Federal Minister…
Support for separated parents
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony today launched Back on Track, finding a way through separation and repartnering, a book that helps relationship educators and…
Labor rejects contact with children
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Government’s attempts to increase contact between children and their parents will receive no support from the Labor Party, Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony…
Our Remarkable Volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA year of celebrations marking the tireless efforts of millions of volunteers across Australia began today with the official launch of International Year of Volunteers…
Awards recognise employers of the year
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today congratulated the Prime Minister’s 2000 Access Awards winners, held in conjunction with the…
Big pig’s IT access
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPYoung 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 MPMinister 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 MPA 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 MPThe 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 MPFederal 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 MPIt’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 MPA 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…