Pension Age to Remain at 67
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPToday the Morrison Government has announced that the Pension Age will remain at 67 and will not be raised to 70. The increase to age…
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NDIS has commenced roll out across 70 per cent of Victoria
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has now commenced roll out across 70 per cent of Victoria, with the Scheme starting in Southern Melbourne from…
Improved experience for NDIS participants and providers
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will deliver a better experience to participants thanks to improvements that will commence to be rolled out from October.…
National Redress Scheme July Update
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe National Redress Scheme received more than 500 applications in July, its first month of operation. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan said the National…
Autism Advisory Group sets priorities
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe new Autism Advisory Group (AAG) will provide a strong voice on behalf of people with autism who are participating in the National Disability Insurance…
$7.8 million for learning centres for children with autism
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government has guaranteed that children with autism will continue to receive intensive support through specialised learning centres. The Turnbull Government has committed $7.8…
A Decade of Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPToday’s Australian Government National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery marked the 10th anniversary of this important forum. The Roundtable brings together representatives from 12…
Action urged to prevent payments being cut
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPParents are running out of time to vaccinate their children if they want to avoid having their family support payments cut under the Turnbull Government’s…
More inclusive remote communities
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Turnbull Government will provide more than $9.3 million in grant funding to help make remote communities more inclusive and supportive of people with disability.…
$20 million Volunteer Grants round open
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPCommunity organisations across Australia are encouraged to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support the work of their volunteers. Minister for Social…
More support for people with disability in the workplace
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPSupport for Australians with disability in the workplace is increasing. The Australian Government today announced an expanded list of independent assessors, available to assess appropriate…
Businesses missing out
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPMore than half of Australian businesses are missing out on an untapped pool of talent by overlooking candidates with disability during the hiring process. New…
NDIS Fraud Taskforce established to tackle crime
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Government will establish a dedicated taskforce to tackle fraud committed against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Fraud Taskforce will be a…
First meeting of Tripartite Forum to ensure greater child protection reforms
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPFederal Minister David Gillespie and Territory Minister Dale Wakefield today welcomed the congregation of the first Tripartite Forum to discuss both Governments’ response to the…
Australia recognised as leader in digital government
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government has again been recognised as a global leader in digital transformation, with Australia retaining its ranking as number two in the world…
Improved services and job creation in NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe workforce delivering frontline National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services has increased by 10.5 per cent, creating new jobs and providing improved support to Australians…
Federal Coalition seeks input on services for families
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPThe Federal Coalition Government has opened up a process of consultation to ensure that our services continue to best meet the needs of families and…
Improvements to Cashless Debit Card trial
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPMinister for Social Services Dan Tehan today welcomed the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report on the implementation and performance of the Cashless Debit Card…
Innovation and partnership celebrated
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPMinister for Social Services Dan Tehan has called on Australian businesses to nominate their innovative workplace-giving program for a national award. Mr Tehan said the…
Supporting at-risk Caboolture students
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPYoung Caboolture students at-risk of dropping out of study will be offered individual support to help them complete their education and training, as part of…
$328 million to help financially vulnerable Australians
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPAustralians experiencing financial hardship will have support to meet their basic needs in times of crisis thanks to Turnbull Government funding. Applications are now open…
Donna Ah Chee appointed Chair of Tripartite Forum
Media Release by The Hon Dr David Gillespie MPA further step towards implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory has been taken…
Referral service for people with disability in NSW
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPPeople with disability in New South Wales will be able to make better and more informed decisions with information provided with the help of a…
Jenny Macklin
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPSocial Services Minister Dan Tehan today paid tribute to the Hon Jenny Macklin MP, the Member for Jagajaga and Shadow Minister for Families and Social…
A new era of welfare
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe welfare system will help more Australians into work with reforms that have come into effect. The new measures make the welfare system fairer, more…