NDIS now available across all of Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAll eligible Tasmanians now have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the Scheme becoming available on 1 January 2019 to the last…
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NDIS now available across all of Victoria
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAll eligible Victorians now have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the Scheme rolling out on 1 January 2019 in the last…
NDIS now available across all of Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAll eligible Queenslanders now have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the Scheme rolling out in the last remaining regions in Queensland;…
Scholarships for ABSTUDY students become easier from January 1
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, has announced the implementation of new rules that make it easier to offer scholarships approved for ABSTUDY…
More than $19 million to support the work of the NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Liberal-National Government is backing the work of its newly established National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Participant Employment Taskforce with $19.9 million of grants for…
New report supports small business to employ people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, today announced the findings of a new research report to understand and uncover relevant…
More time for WA NDIS participants to transfer to national NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Commonwealth and Western Australian (WA) Governments have agreed to provide additional time for people to transfer from the WA Government’s State-based National Disability Insurance…
NDIS receives $398m to build a more inclusive Australia
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAustralians with disability are set to benefit from a new approach to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information, Linkages and Capacity (ILC) Building program.…
Joint review of community housing regulation begins to drive investment and improve outcomes
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Commonwealth and New South Wales (NSW) Governments have jointly announced a comprehensive review of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (the Review). Commonwealth…
Annual Progress Report on Implementation of Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Recommendations
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPOur Government has today tabled the first Annual Progress Report. The Report highlights the progress being made across the Australian Government to implement the recommendations…
Liberal-National Government boosts integrity for Australian pensioners living overseas
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAustralian pension recipients aged over 80 who are living overseas will be asked to provide a ‘proof of life’ certificate every two years to continue…
NDIS supports participants with dysphagia
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Australian Government and state and territory governments have agreed interim solutions to ensure people with dysphagia do not fall through cracks between mainstream health…
Cashless Debit Card programs extended by 12 months
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government has announced a 12-month extension of the Cashless Debit Card (CDC) and the Income Management program across existing sites, as part of…
International Day of People with Disability recognises Australia’s most talented paralympians
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe Australian Government is supporting the Para-performance of the Year Award given in recognition of significant sporting achievements during the year, as part of the…
Ministers unanimous in calls for institutions
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAll states and territories have joined Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, to urge non-government institutions to fast-track entry into the National…
First Catholic institutions join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, has announced that the first groups of Catholic institutions have entered the National Redress Scheme. …
Early results from anti-violence campaign encouraging with 72 per cent more mindful of respect
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe second phase of the ground breaking $30 million Stop it at the Start campaign has reignited community discussions about how we can all play…
New and improved NDIS website
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today released a test version of a new NDIS website to help people access information about the world leading…
NDIS delivers increased pricing to support people with complex needs
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPPeople with disability with complex support needs are set to benefit from improved support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Families and…
Transition to full NDIS in Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have reached a landmark agreement that locks in enduring arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Tasmania. Minister…
First Anglican organisations join National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher, has welcomed the first group of Anglican institutions into the National Redress Scheme and has encouraged…
$88 million for frontline NDIS services in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPWestern Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $88 million to deliver frontline services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
$952 Million Funding For West Australian Housing and Homelessness Services
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPWest Australian housing and homelessness services will be strengthened through a new deal that will deliver approximately $830 million in Commonwealth funding over five years.…
Working together and taking action to improve child safety
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe Healing Foundation facilitated the first in a series of stakeholders workshops organised by the National Office for Child Safety today. The workshops are aimed…
Waiting periods changed for newly-arrived residents
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPChanges to the Australian welfare payment system that passed Parliament last night will make it more sustainable and fairer. Passage of the Promoting Sustainable Welfare…