Morrison Government finding jobs for Ulladulla’s youth
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Morrison Government is helping young people in Ulladulla find a job, enter education or undertake training through a new trial under the Try Test…
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Let’s talk about work – NDIS webinar for participants wanting employment supports in plan
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, families and carers are being urged to join a free webinar to learn more about being supported to achieve…
SA becomes final state to join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe South Australian Government has completed the final steps to join the National Redress Scheme – meaning that survivors of sexual abuse in institutions operated…
Four more join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher has welcomed the entry of four more institutions into the National Redress Scheme. “I am pleased…
Government welcomes Productivity Commission review of the National Disability Agreement
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Liberal-National Government has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s Final Report of its Review of the National Disability Agreement. The National Disability Agreement…
More roadblocks removed for NDIS participants to move into work
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPNew and practical changes to help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants with career aspirations to find work are kicking in next month, the Federal…
New initiatives to help NDIS participants in Geelong who want to move into work
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson will visit Matchworks in Geelong today to present a range of practical changes to…
Children and Families Tripartite Forum meets in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPFederal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry today welcomed the progress made to address child protection and detention issues in the Northern Territory.…
Outstanding Alice Springs Women’s Shelter recognised
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPAssistant Minister for Children and Families, Ms Michelle Landry, today visited the Alice Springs Women’s Shelter to acknowledge their work and success in receiving a…
New plan for protecting Australia’s children
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe Fourth Action Plan of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children (2009-2020) has been launched by the Government today following endorsement by state and…
Henderson brings together housing providers to tackle Victoria’s housing affordability problem
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, will meet with Victorian community housing providers today as part of a roundtable to…
Sarah Henderson congratulates Australian of the Year winners and nominees
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPFederal Member for Corangamite and Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, congratulates Richard Harris and Craig Challen on winning the…
Innovative online program to provide much needed support to youth nationally
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Liberal-National Government today announced $2.4 million in funding for the Digital Work and Study Service, to provide thousands of young Australians with mental illness…
Ten more institutions join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPTen more institutions, including six Anglican institutions, have officially joined the National Redress Scheme. Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, welcomed the…
Funding of $300,000 to support people with disability attend international human rights forums
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Australian Government has announced it will provide $100,000 per year over three years to 2020-2021, to support people with disability and their representatives to…
Liberal-National Government’s $17m boost to help young Australians with mental illness find work
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Liberal-National Government will help more young Australians with mental illness to enter the workforce, allocating $17 million of increased funding for an innovative trial…
Enhanced NDIS website launched
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPToday, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has officially launched a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website to improve users’ experience online. Minister for…
A quarter of a million Australians now benefitting from NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reached a major milestone with more than 250,000 Australians now receiving support under the world-leading Scheme. This includes…
Liberal-Nationals launch program to boost Indigenous youth employment through culture
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Federal Liberal-National Government has unveiled a $1.83 million project in Western Sydney to reconnect at-risk young Indigenous people with their culture to boost their…
Improving engagement between fathers and their children
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government is investing $5.4 million in a program to improve engagement between fathers and their children. The Fathering Project was founded in Western…
Grants now open to make conferences more accessible
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Liberal-National Government has announced the opening of the National Disability Conference Initiative grants, with organisations set to share in $315,000 of funding. The grants…
$25 million for NDIA Early Childhood Services in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPWestern Australian children with a developmental delay or disability will benefit from an investment of more than $25 million to deliver front line Early Childhood…
Western Australia commences in National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Western Australia government has entered the National Redress Scheme. Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, said this was a significant milestone…
Nine more institutions join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher has welcomed the news that another group of Catholic institutions has completed the steps to participate…
Changes to welfare measures for the New Year
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPA number of changes introduced by the Liberal-National Government taking effect from tomorrow will make the welfare system more effective, sustainable and stronger. Minister for…