Australian Government support is flowing through to people impacted by the recent flood event in New South Wales, with Services Australia delivering $34 million in…
Australian Government disaster payments will roll out from tomorrow to eligible residents in 23 local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding…
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will get more assistance from the Labor Government to access the National Redress Scheme with Minister for Social Services…
The Australian Government’s commitment to meaningful consultation on the transition away from the Cashless Debit Card was on full display today, with a visit to…
The Australian Government has shown its commitment to identifying and addressing fraud against the Commonwealth, with the conviction and sentencing of a former employee of…
The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment to freeze social security deeming rates at their current levels for a further two years. Minister for…
More people in New South Wales impacted by this year’s flooding disaster will have access to financial help from today. The Australian Government has activated…
New and improved supports and resources for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers and participants will be developed thanks to an investment of $4.998 million…
Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, the…
The Australian Government has announced an additional $5.2 million for financial counselling supports to help those affected by the floods in NSW and Queensland earlier…
The Australian Government has today announced 33 conference organisers will share in $315,000 in funding to maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability. …
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS and Government Services, is calling on qualified disability support workers to join a register to cover…
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will have better access to safe supports following the completion of the Annual Pricing Review. From 1 July…
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth today announced the Australian Government will provide grant funding of up to $7.8 million to Western Australia disability employment…
National Disability Insurance Scheme participants who are stuck in hospital due to NDIS delays will be prioritised under a new plan agreed to by the…
The Albanese Labor Government today revealed that welfare payment accuracy has dropped due to the Coalition’s mismanagement of the welfare system, with JobSeeker accuracy dropping…
From 1 July 2022, more than 1.4 million Australian families will see an increase to family payments, while around one million pensioners will also benefit…
We congratulate Rosemary Kayess on her re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A respected lawyer and academic, Ms…
The arrest and charging of a man at Brisbane International Airport on suspicion of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is proof of the…
I have been informed that the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency and the Chief Executive Officer, Martin Hoffman, have agreed Mr Hoffman will…
This week the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) released their latest audit into the cashless debit card program. The report showed whilst noting the Department…
Hearing Australia has a new Chair of the Board of Directors following the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Crouch AM. Minister for Government Services Senator the…
Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston today announced Catherine Fitzpatrick will be Australia’s first National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner. “I congratulate Ms Fitzpatrick…
Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston today announced Moo Baulch OAM will be the chair of Australia’s national organisation for the prevention of violence against…
The Morrison Government will invest $100 million over three years to ensure people with disability continue to have access to advocacy and legal support. From…