Media Release

Keeping kids safe: Day for Daniel 2021

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

Today marks the 17th annual Day for Daniel – Australia’s largest day of action which raises awareness of child safety by honouring the legacy of…

Legislation improving the NDIS for participants

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

This week the Morrison Government introduced legislation to improve the experiences of participants, their families and carers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The…

Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in the ACT and WA

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Eligible NDIS providers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Western Australia (WA) will join those in New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Victoria…

Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in NSW and NT

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Eligible NDIS providers in New South Wales and the Northern Territory will join those in Victoria in being able to claim a one-off payment from…

New payment to help women escape violent relationships

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

From Tuesday the Morrison Government will provide women leaving a violent relationship access to a one-off payment of up to $5,000 to help them establish…

Celebrating Carers during National Carers Week

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

National Carers Week 2021 is a time to recognise and celebrate Australia’s unpaid carers who provide care and support to a family member or friend.…

Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Eligible NDIS providers in Victoria will be able to claim a one-off payment from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to cover costs for support…

New funding to tackle youth homelessness

Media Release by The Hon Michael Sukkar MP

The Morrison Government has partnered with the NSW Government to support young people at risk of homelessness while they complete education or training and find…

Boosting care sector jobs for Indigenous Australians

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government has launched A Life Changing Life, a new campaign to encourage Indigenous Australians to start a career in the care and support…

Morrison Government cracks down on NDIS fraud

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government’s strong commitment to protecting Australians living with a disability has been underlined, with the arrest of man for allegedly defrauding the NDIS…

WA Senator addresses UN Committee

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

WA Senator Linda Reynolds has addressed the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, highlighting the risks of unwittingly encouraging child slavery and…

Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community Services Ministers (CSM) met via videoconference on 17 September 2021.  Ministers discussed the draft of Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s…

Participants voice is central to building a better Scheme

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will have greater opportunities to have their say in building a better scheme, through the new Participant Engagement Panel…

Additional vaccination support available for NDIS participants

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The expansion of the national vaccination rollout, as well as tailored support measures, are providing more options for people with disability. All Australians, including NDIS…