Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan and Assistant Minister for Children and Families David Gillespie met Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Minister for Territory…
The Department of Social Services’ (DSS) national office building in Canberra was today named after Dame Enid Lyons, former Liberal politician, the first woman elected…
The Turnbull Government is funding innovative community projects that target disadvantage and encourage a sense of community. The Strong and Resilient Communities grants program will…
A special home for the victims of forced marriage will offer a safe place for them to rebuild their lives. Minister for Social Services Dan…
Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson said the $120 million National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) headquarters under construction in Geelong would create hundreds of local jobs…
Australia’s unpaid carers will benefit from new services to help them manage their daily challenges, reduce stress and plan for the future. The Turnbull Government…
Around 4.7 million pension and allowance recipients will receive an increase to their welfare payments from 20 March. The increases will help pensioners and allowance…
Victorians living in the Hume Moreland region will join more than 140,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 March…
The Turnbull Government is working to prevent youth homelessness by linking at-risk Australians with essential services. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced funding…
A new report on the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of Australia’s young people shows we are leading the world in some areas, including low…
Australians with a disability will be better supported in their search for a job. The Turnbull Government today announced a new round of offers to…
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will have access to legal support services to help them access redress under the Commonwealth Redress Scheme. The Turnbull…
The Australian Government is making it easier for people with a disability to participate in nationally focused, disability-related conferences held in Australia. Assistant Minister for…
The Turnbull Government will enable victims of forced marriage to access up to 200 days of support through the Support for Trafficked People Program without…
The Federal Coalition Government has today pledged its support for the development of a National Childhood Heart Disease Action Plan, to help save the lives…
The Cashless Debit Card will improve the lives of people in three communities after legislation passed today that guarantees the card’s trial continues. The House…
Children in South Australia will benefit from early intervention to address developmental delay or disability. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced $47 million…
The Commonwealth Government will focus on improved national leadership and the coordination of early intervention for at-risk children in its response to the Royal Commission…
Grant funding is now available to community providers for innovative projects to support the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Northern…
South Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $72 million to deliver front line services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme…
The Turnbull Government’s $33 million Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a consortium led by…
The Turnbull Government’s $33 million Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a consortium led by…
It is an honour to be provided by the Prime Minister with the opportunity to serve as Attorney-General of Australia and I congratulate George Brandis…
Measures designed to promote enhanced long-term financial independence and self-sufficiency for newly arrived migrants are among changes announced in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.…
The Turnbull Government has appointed the inaugural Commissioner to lead the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission. Social Services Minister, Christian Porter,…