Cashless Debit Card legislation introduced
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government has urged the Parliament to support the Cashless Debit Card trial in Hinkler and help break the cycle of welfare dependency. The…
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Better outcomes, more opportunities for regional, rural and remote students
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Coalition Government has accepted all 11 recommendations of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education (IRRRRE), committing to a whole of government…
Catholic Church commits to National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government welcomes the Catholic Church’s announcement they will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The National Redress…
National Redress Scheme moves a step closer
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Australian Government has agreed or agreed in principle to all of the recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry into legislation to create a National…
South Australia joins National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the South Australian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. This will allow the survivors of institutional child…
Northern Territory joins National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the Northern Territory Government will join the National Redress Scheme. Final policy details have been agreed between the…
Have your say on Specialist Disability Accommodation
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Review of the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Pricing and Payments Framework will provide people with disability, disability sector organisations and existing or potential investors…
National Disability Agreement Review
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government is today announcing a Productivity Commission review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA). The Agreement is designed to ensure the disability services…
Supporting volunteer organisations
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPCommunity organisations will receive legal support to help keep volunteers safe and better manage their organisations. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced a…
Tasmania commits to the National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the Tasmanian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. This will allow the survivors of institutional child sexual…
More support for people with disability in Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPPeople with disability in the Northern Territory will receive better and more support with the roll out of additional services. The Turnbull Government will provide…
NSW passes Redress legislation
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe New South Wales Government has passed legislation to join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin…
Helping young parents become career ready
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPYoung parents in Mandurah and Rockingham will receive one-on-one coaching to address their barriers to employment as part of an innovative trial to tackle welfare…
Helping Canning help itself
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government is determined to introduce a drug testing trial in Mandurah to help residents get the help they need to get off drugs…
New Cashless Debit Card evaluation extends to Goldfields
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPA second evaluation of the Cashless Debit Card across the three trial sites will assess the ongoing effectiveness of the program. Minister for Social Services…
Mentors helping kick-start careers
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPJobless youth at risk of long-term unemployment in Perth will be paired with mature volunteer mentors to improve their chances of finding and keeping a…
Improving access to printed products for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAustralians with vision impairment, a physical disability or learning disability will be able to live independently, participate in education, and gain employment through a program…
National Disability Insurance Agency opens doors in Chermside
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPPeople living with disability in Brisbane and south east Queensland will be able to access information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) more easily…
Legislation introduced for National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Australian Government today introduced legislation to create the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin on 1…
Supporting NDIS innovation in the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPNDIS providers in the Northern Territory are being supported to expand and deliver services in new ways, as part of the final round of the…
More equitable child support
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPReforms to the child support program that make the system simpler and more equitable for parents passed the Senate today. The Family Assistance and Child…
Toughening No Jab, No Pay
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPParents who don’t vaccinate their children against disease will lose part of their fortnightly family support payment. From 1 July 2018, Family Tax Benefit Part…
Supporting out of home care for children with severe disability
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPChildren with severe disability who are unable to live at home will receive the support and care they need. The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have…
A sustainable welfare safety net to support all Australians
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPThe Turnbull Government is continuing to provide a genuine safety net for those most in need, while making it more sustainable by strengthening the integrity…
Victoria introduces National Redress Scheme legislation
Media Release by The Hon Dan Tehan MPA National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse moved another step closer when legislation was introduced into the Victorian Parliament today that…