National Awards for Disability Leadership
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPMedia Statement It was an honour to join in the celebrations yesterday for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). I was delighted to be…
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Payment increase for 1 million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAbout one-million youth, student and carer payment recipients will receive an increase to their payments from 1 January 2019. Minister for Families and Social Services,…
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMedia Statement I would like to acknowledge International Day of People with Disability and urge Australians to celebrate the many achievements and contribution of people…
National ABC scholarship to support emerging voices in the disability community
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson today announced her support for the ABC Regional Storyteller scholarship. As part of the…
First National Framework to help reduce harm from online wagering
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPAll Australian governments are now formally committed to the country’s first National Consumer Protection Framework to ensure greater protection for people participating in online wagering.…
New data on attitudes towards violence against women
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPMost people agree violence against women is wrong and are more likely to support gender equality than ever before, according to new research released today…
Helping migrants and refugees into work
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher today announced the Employer-led Refugee Employment Project, which will provide training, coaching and work experience to prepare…
Natasha Stott Despoja reappointed to Our Watch board
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, has announced that Natasha Stott Despoja AM has been reappointed as Board Chair of Our Watch for…
Continuing critical work of 1800RESPECT
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe flagship national domestic and family violence and sexual assault counselling, information and support service, 1800RESPECT, will receive $10.9 million in additional Australian Government funding…
Reforms of waiting periods for newly-arrived residents to pass Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPChanges to the Australian welfare payment system now expected to pass Parliament will further deliver on the Liberal-National Government’s commitment to build a welfare system…
19.9m investment in building community organisations and opportunities for Australians with disability
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPMinister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, have announced the opening of…
Employers and people with disability connect to explore the possibilities
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPMore than 480 employers and over 830 people with disability across Australia are participating in AccessAbility Day this week. AccessAbility Day is an initiative where…
Government continues to seek a home for every child
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPPermanency reform for children in out-of-home care remains high on the Government’s agenda as affirmed by Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, today…
Better deal for retirees as legislation introduced to Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government will introduce legislation into the Parliament this week to give more than 90,000 older Australians a better deal in retirement. The Social…
Register events now for International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPClubs, community groups, schools and businesses are encouraged to hold an event to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December 2018. …
New Framework to ensure NDIS Provider Markets are available to participants
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPAssistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, today announced a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Market Enablement Framework. The…
Government offers $10m in grants to boost NDIS jobs and market
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPOrganisations with innovative ideas to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) workforce are being invited to apply for a share of $10 million in…
Government rolls out $35m to tackle disadvantage with Logan leading the way
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal-National Government has committed more than $35 million to support 10 communities across Australia to help break entrenched disadvantage. Federal Minister for Families…
National Redress Scheme begins for non-government institutions in South Australia
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, encouraged South Australian non-government institutions to join the National Redress Scheme, after the state enacted…
100,000 people in NSW now accessing life-changing NDIS supports
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPFederal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and New South Wales Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams, today announced the National Disability Insurance…
Government and Communities Collaborate for Stronger Families
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPAssistant Minister for Children and Families, Ms Michelle Landry, today affirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to supporting children, families and local communities at today’s Family…
Greater financial support for women experiencing family and domestic violence
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Coalition Government is supporting women at risk of domestic violence by boosting their access to finance when they most need it. Good Shepherd Microfinance’s…
Government unveils NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPTearing down barriers to employment for Australians with a disability is the mission of a new joint taskforce, announced by the Morrison Government today. The…
NDIS participant satisfaction hits 93 per cent
Media Release by The Hon Sarah Henderson MPThe latest quarterly data for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released today shows that 93 per cent of participants now rate their experience as…
$5.6 million for emergency relief providers
Media Release by The Hon Paul Fletcher MPThe Liberal National Government will provide an additional $5.6 million to help community organisations deliver emergency relief support in 2019. Any community organisation that received…