1800RESPECT
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull government has always been committed to improving the 1800RESPECT service. We initially inherited a service where call wait times were more than 10…
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$33 million grant to boost the disability and aged care sector workforce now open
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPSelected organisations specialising in business sector growth and transition have been invited to submit applications for leading a new $33 million Australian Government investment in…
Mandurah to benefit from drug testing trial and new $10 million treatment fund
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMandurah in Western Australia is to be the third and final location to trial drug testing of new job seekers. Minister for Social Services, Christian…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaCommunity Services Ministers met in Darwin today and unanimously agreed more needs to be done at all levels of government to improve the safety and…
National Permanency reform for children in out of home care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, welcomed the unanimous agreement amongst the states and territories at today’s Community Services Ministers…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communiqu?
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPCommunity Services Ministers met in Darwin today and unanimously agreed more needs to be done at all levels of government to improve the safety and…
Logan to benefit from drug testing trial and access to new treatment fund
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government has announced Logan as the next location to trial drug testing of new job seekers and have access to a dedicated treatment…
Canterbury-Bankstown first location for drug testing trial
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government today announced Canterbury-Bankstown in western Sydney as the first location to be identified for a trial of drug testing of new job…
NDIS Grants Connect the Community
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPOrganisations seeking to increase inclusion and support people with disability are invited to apply for a national grant program. As part of the National Disability…
NDIS supporting 100,000 Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reached a major milestone with 100,000 Australians with disability now having choice and control over life-changing support delivered…
Armidale to settle 200 refugees
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull/Joyce Government announced the New South Wales city of Armidale as a new community-driven regional settlement location for the settlement of refugees. Deputy Prime…
Government welcomes new approach to 1800RESPECT
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government today welcomed Medibank Health Solutions (MHS) new approach to providing trauma specialist counselling through the 1800RESPECT service for victims of domestic or…
Turnbull Government investing $60 million in disability advocacy
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPPeople with disability across Australia will benefit from $60 million in Australian Government funding to continue support for disability advocacy services. Minister for Social Services,…
Developing Australia’s Social Impact Investing Market
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government is today announcing a set of principles to guide its investment in programs that help our most vulnerable Australians. The guidelines reaffirm…
Government delivers on $117.2 million to support of frontline homelessness services
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPCommonwealth funding to support more than 700 critical frontline homelessness services will begin to flow to state and territory governments today. The new funding is…
Skilled new arrivals take steps towards resuming their careers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaNewly arrived humanitarian entrants have started to access a new pilot program designed to help them use their professional or trade skills and qualifications in…
New disability job provider panel
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPA new panel of Disability Employment Service (DES) providers is being established to help people with disability find and keep jobs. The Hon Jane Prentice,…
Disability support for conferences
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Federal Government will spend $313,000 to help people with disability take part in conferences across the country. Grants of up to $10,000 have been…
Australian Government committed to world-class refugee settlement program
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Australian Government completely rejects the tenor of the ABC report published on Monday (31 July) in relation to alleged mistreatment of refugees in Fairfield.…
Better focus on employment, English and outcomes under new humanitarian settlement program
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Turnbull Government announced today the organisations that will deliver Australia’s redesigned settlement services supporting newly arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants. The new Humanitarian Settlement…
Nominations closing for Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPNominations will close soon for the 2017 National Disability Awards, which recognise the tireless work of people to improve the lives of 4.3 million Australians…
Commonwealth and Victorian Government reaffirm their commitment to Our Watch
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Commonwealth and Victorian Governments have reaffirmed their commitment to changing the culture that leads to violence against women, both providing $3.3 million over the…
Government welcomes new NDIA Chief
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe appointment by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) of a new CEO has been welcomed by the Turnbull Government. Social Services Minister, Christian Porter,…
NDIA HQ construction underway in Geelong
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPConstruction has commenced on the new National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) headquarters in Geelong. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, who today turned the ‘first…
$65 million to champion community cohesion
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPCommunity organisations will benefit from more than $65 million in funding to help build inclusive and resilient communities. The Minister for Social Services Christian Porter…