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Changes to the NDIS Independent Advisory Council

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the new and returning members of the Independent Advisory Council from 1 July…

National Redress Scheme update

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston has today named six institutions which have failed to sign up to the National Redress Scheme by…

Scholarship for regional Australians with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to showcase the incredible work of up and coming content makers with disability and increase employment opportunities.…

Assistant Minister sleeps out to support Vinnies

Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MP

Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services Luke Howarth will spend tonight couchsurfing as part of the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The event…

Deadline looms to join the National Redress Scheme

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Another 130 institutions have signed up to the National Redress Scheme including three named in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.…

Update on NDIS coronavirus response

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the first stages of a post-coronavirus NDIS, following a review of temporary measures…

Training to support people with autism into work

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

 The Morrison Government is delivering on its election promise to support people with autism into employment.   Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston…

Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

As steps are taken to re-open the Australian economy, mutual obligation requirements for job seekers will re-commence, in a limited capacity, from Tuesday 9 June…

Supporting isolated senior Australians to stay connected

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is supporting senior Australians through two new initiatives to prevent loneliness and social isolation under a $6 million communications package. Almost $5…

Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community Services Ministers met to continue discussions about actions in place to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of the Coronavirus. All…

$9 million funding boost for community volunteers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will provide $9 million to local community groups and organisations to support the work of Australia’s volunteers. Minister for Families and Social…