The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has introduced a temporary measure to further support participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, with those in lockdown areas no…
Jehovah’s Witnesses has now joined the National Redress Scheme allowing survivors of this institution to have their applications progressed. In addition to the Jehovah’s Witnesses,…
Public feedback is now invited on draft legislation to deliver a better experience for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Minister for the National Disability…
The National Summit on Women’s Safety has asked all Australians to confront the unacceptable scourge of family, domestic and sexual violence and provided meaningful and…
Eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers, with workers who live or work within 12 Sydney local government areas, can now claim a payment to…
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has welcomed the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect’s (NAPCAN) annual National Child…
The Morrison Government is hosting the National Summit on Women’s Safety on 6 and 7 September which is the culmination of extensive consultations to develop…
Community Services Ministers (CSM) met via videoconference on 27 August 2021. Ministers acknowledged the worsening COVID-19 situation across Australia, and thanked all Governments and the…
The Morrison Government is committing more than $29 million to develop new primary prevention initiatives to address sexual violence and harassment across the nation. Under…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC today announced an expansion of financial payments available to providers supporting…
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has today recognised Dr Brian Babington AM, the outgoing CEO of Families Australia, for his immense…
The Morrison Government is committing $4.2 million to trial a new domestic violence deterrence program as part of our commitment to end violence against women…
New data shows that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to grow, with the world-first reform now providing disability support to more than 472,000…
Retta Dixon Home will now be covered by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse allowing survivors to have their applications progressed. Minister…
The Morrison Government is ensuring expectant parents in lockdown areas can access Paid Parental Leave when their newborn arrives through a temporary change to the…
All National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants aged 12-15 years will be able to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from this Wednesday, 25 August. All NDIS participants…
The Morrison and Andrews Governments will each provide $2.6 million to support Mildura children and families to connect with local services and improve their health…
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has announced two new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) advancements for NDIS…
Carers across the country are now able to receive in-person advice and professional assistance to support their own wellbeing with a new free coaching service…
The Morrison Government today announced that the National Summit on Women’s Safety will be delivered virtually as a result of continued COVID-19 restrictions. The Summit…
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers in Sydney COVID-19 hotspots will be supported by temporary financial assistance measures to ensure people with disability continue to…
The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in the Greater Darwin and Katherine regions in the Northern Territory (NT)…
Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job will be encouraged to consider care and support work in a national campaign launching today. The care…
The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in regional New South Wales after the announcement of a seven-day COVID-19…
Today I was delighted to host my third Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting. My sincerest thanks to my state and territory Ministerial colleagues for their…