Media Release

Recognising the Eight Anniversary of the NDIS

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Today marks eight years of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Today we celebrate all eight years of this world-first insurance Scheme which has changed…

Enhanced support for NDIS participants in New South Wales

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring the safety of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants during the current COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales…

Minister Ruston acknowledges outgoing Our Watch Chair

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston acknowledged the contributions of Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO who has announced today that she will be stepping down…

Further suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were further extended in New South Wales yesterday. The suspension…

NDIS COVID-19 vaccine rollout update

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

More than 42 per cent of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in residential settings have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Minister…

National Redress Scheme to provide advance payments

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are older or terminally ill will be able to access advance payments of $10,000 under proposed changes to…

Launch of the NDIS National Workforce Plan

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Linda Reynolds today launched a national plan to build a more responsive and capable NDIS workforce. Minister Reynolds…

Two new social bonds issued as NHFIC bonds hit $2 billion

Media Release by The Hon Michael Sukkar MP

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has finalised $462 million of social bonds, taking total issuance to $2 billion since the organisation’s establishment…

Dedicated national helpline for Australians with autism

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The first national helpline for Australians with autism will provide online, digital and phone-based support services to improve the lives of people on the autism…

July indexation supports Australian families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is boosting support to about 1.4 million Australian families to help them keep up with the changes in the cost of living.…

Update on mutual obligations requirements in Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in the Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot declared region of Greater…

More vaccination options for people with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government is establishing dedicated vaccination hubs in key locations to provide additional safe and accessible locations for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants…

Improving support for NDIS participants at risk of harm

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government considers any abuse, neglect or exploitation suffered by any National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant to be abhorrent and is committed to…