Carer Respite Centres throughout Australia will receive more than $12 million funding Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, announced today. “This funding, part of…
Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today announced $58,000 to operate an enhanced disability advocacy service in New South Wales during the Olympics. Mr…
More than 100 Child Care Benefit training seminars will be held across Australia over the next three weeks, the Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry…
Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced 36 services, many in rural and regional Australia, would receive funding under the second round of…
Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today released three key studies into Australian families in recognition of the International Day of Families. Commissioned by…
More than $852,000 will be spent expanding existing children’s services in remote areas of Central Australia, Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, announced today.…
Taxpayers saved almost $8 million a week as a result of the Government’s crack down on welfare fraud and overpayment, Community Services Minister Larry Anthony…
“Australian Council of Social Services President Michael Raper has got his facts wrong in his attack on the Federal Government’s Budget,” said Community Services minister…
“Job seekers will be in a position to most effectively get their fair share on the new jobs created by the National-Liberal Government’s policies through…
“Improved child care arrangements announced in the budget will promote better relationships between separated parents and encourage them to maintain contact with their children after…
A $10 million trial to give people with disabilities greater opportunities to maximise their participation in the community was announced today by Federal Minister for…
Changes to the membership of the National Childcare Accreditation Council, the body that oversees the Quality Improvement and Accreditation System (QIAS) for long day child…
A one-off incentive payment scheme to encourage wider use of computer technology by Australia’s child care services was announced today by the Federal Minister for…
The Ella Community Child Care Centre in Sydney will receive $182,600 to upgrade the 100 year old building that houses its community long day care…
More than $1 million in Federal funding will provide an extra 1170 child care places for school-age children in Victoria, the Minister for Community Services…
Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced an extra 331 child care places would become available in South Australia for school aged children.…
An innovative separated men’s program that will offer guidance in dealing with family law and child support matters will receive $180,000 from the Federal Government,…
Federal Community Services Minister, Larry Anthony, today announced capital funding of $374,008 for two community organisations to establish child care services in the Mallee/Wimmera region.…
The Commonwealth and State Governments have joined forces to provide a new crisis 24-hour supported accommodation service for homeless single women in Melbourne. The funding…
“Centrelink’s new magazine, Unzipped, provides young people with an easy to use reference to Centrelink services and support, in a style that young people relate…
Gateway 2000, Centrelink’s initiative to help job seekers take advantage of jobs created by the Olympic Games, was launched today by Minister for Community Services…
A two-day conference in Townsville for indigenous children’s service providers has explored how indigenous child care services need to reflect and understand the cultures of…
A new Preparing for Work Agreement for job seekers was announced today by Minister for Community Services Mr Larry Anthony and Minister for Employment Services…
Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today launched the new Burnside Multicultural Men and Family Relationship Services pilot project in Cabramatta, to encourage men…
Kim Beazley’s Australia Post announcement means jobs will be taken from the rural and regional sector, rather than created, according to Community Services Minister Larry…