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Morrison Government strategy to boost NDIS workforce

Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MP

The Morrison Government has released a comprehensive strategy to create thousands of new jobs and help businesses plan for the future with new data unveiled…

World Down Syndrome Day

Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MP

On 21 March, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, advocating for their rights, inclusion and wellbeing.…

Investing in Bringing Australians Together

Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MP

Today, the Morrison Government announced a $71 million package aimed at bringing Australians together. This package invests in programs that embrace Australia’s multicultural diversity and…

$6.5 million to improve advocacy for NDIS participants

Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MP

The Liberal National Government today announced $6.5 million to boost funding for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Appeals providers and to continue the National Disability…

$17.6M TO SUPPORT A HIGH QUALITY NDIS MARKET

Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MP

The Liberal National Government has today announced a $17.6 million grants program to support businesses and individuals to meet their regulatory requirements under the new…

Government takes further step in keeping NT children safe

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

The Government has today released terms of reference for a Productivity Commission Study on improvements to the way initiatives supporting families and children are funded…

4.5 million Australians to receive welfare payment boost

Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MP

The Morrison Government has delivered another increase to 4.5 million pension and allowance recipients from 20 March. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher,…

Record funding to reduce domestic violence

Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MP

Combating violence against women and children remains one of the Morrison Government’s top priorities, as part of its plan to keep Australians safe. The Prime…

Simpler process to improve NDIS Assistive Technology

Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MP

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will find it easier to replace their Assistive Technology (AT) to enable them to continue to pursue their goals…