Media Release

Supporting women and their families in the Blue Mountains

Media Release by The Hon Kate Thwaites MP

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, and…

Review of BetStop launched

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Minister for Communications has appointed Mr Richard Eccles to lead the first statutory review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. Implemented by the…

$4.67 million invested in NDIS knowledge and skills

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government has committed $4.67 million in new grants which go towards improving the knowledge and skills of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants,…

New Specialist Disability Program open for tender

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government’s vision of a New Specialist Disability Employment Program that puts participants back at the centre is one step closer to being…

Supporting youth engagement in education in East Arnhem

Media Release by The Hon Kate Thwaites MP

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient, including in the Northern Territory. Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, an organisation…

New digital tool to support Care Sector planning

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Disability and aged care providers will have access to new data about supply and demand for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and aged care…

Supporting mental health recovery into employment

Media Release by The Hon Kate Thwaites MP

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Today, Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites,…

Making online dating safer

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Australians deserve to feel safe when they are using dating apps. The Albanese Government has been working closely with the dating industry to develop an…

Changing of the guard at the NDIS Commission

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Minister for the NDIS the Hon. Bill Shorten MP has thanked outgoing Acting NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Michael Phelan APM for his outstanding contribution…