Australians from all walks of life are today celebrating Harmony Day and the rich cultural diversity that makes Australia a great place to live. Assistant…
More than 3.7 million Australians will be better off from today, following increases to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and other payments and allowances.…
More than 91,000 Queenslanders living with disability now have certainty the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be rolled out across the state by 2019.…
Today the Government joined Telstra and the Women’s Services Network (WESNET) to announce a joint commitment to support women experiencing technology-facilitated abuse and to help…
Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Craig Laundy MP today encouraged Australians to get involved in Harmony Day, with thousands of celebrations being held across the…
The Government will guarantee the final funding source for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by setting up a special ‘future fund’ to hold Commonwealth…
Today is a watershed moment for how we deliver welfare payments in Australia. The first cashless welfare debit cards are being issued today as part…
The National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) NSW Market Position Statement reveals a jobs and economic boom will be triggered across the state over the next…
Applications for 2016-17 Multicultural Arts and Festivals grants funding have opened, Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, announced today. This annual Commonwealth Government…
The Coalition Government’s No Jab No Pay policy is encouraging parents to do the right thing for their children and public health, with a sharp…
The Commonwealth Government has extended existing grants worth $16.7 million to disability advocacy agencies. Assistant Minister for Disability Services Jane Prentice MP said 58 agencies…
The Commonwealth and state and territory governments have agreed to expand the National Disability Insurance Scheme board and extend the terms of existing board members.…
The Government will provide certainty to the charitable sector and community organisations by today announcing the decision to retain the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission…
The Government is taking steps to ensure people pay back their welfare debts if they have received payments they are not entitled to. Two Bills…
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced a 12 month grant extension for two programmes delivering carer support services. Fifty-four…
I am honoured to be appointed by the Prime Minister to join his ministerial team as the Minister for Human Services. The Human Services portfolio…
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has today opened nominations for the Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award. The Australian Disability Enterprise…
The Commonwealth Government is calling for public submissions on ways to boost the supply of affordable rental housing through innovative financing models. This follows the…
The Commonwealth Government will lead the development of a national approach to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The announcement follows careful consideration…
The Commonwealth Government today reaffirmed its commitment to settlement services by announcing the members of the newly named Settlement Services Advisory Council. Minister for Social…
It is interesting to note that the buzz this year on Australia Day has been about diversity. At a time when many countries around the…
Registrations are now open for events celebrating this year’s Harmony Day on 21 March, Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells said today. “Harmony…
A new social security agreement between Australia and India is now in force, making retirement easier for residents of both countries. Minister for Social Services,…
The Commonwealth Government will establish a working group to investigate innovative ways to improve the availability of affordable housing. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter,…
The Commonwealth Government is investing over $4 million across 28 projects to help local communities reduce violence against women. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter…