National Children’s Week marks an important opportunity for the Albanese Labor Government to reiterate its commitment to a brighter future for Australia’s children. This year,…
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…
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…
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. The appalling abuse endured by vulnerable children,…
The Albanese Labor Government has committed around $150 million each year to supporting Australians experiencing financial hardship with the opening of multiple grant rounds today…
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…
Three people have faced court for defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) while another disability provider awaits sentencing as the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT)…
The Albanese Labor Government has launched an awareness campaign today to encourage young people to consider taking up a volunteer role to strengthen the nation’s…
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,…
Australia’s three million unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our nation, and the Albanese Labor Government is making sure they are recognised, valued and…
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $3.5 million to support three innovative projects promoting and encouraging healthy perceptions of masculinity among school-aged boys. The Healthy…
The Albanese Labor Government is entering into negotiations with the Mongolian Government on a bilateral social security agreement. An agreement would enhance access to certain…
Older Australians will take part in more than 1,000 events across Australia during Get Online Week from 14 to 20 October. Assistant Minister for Ageing…
An independent statutory review of the Albanese Government’s paid family and domestic violence leave has found the program is succeeding in supporting the financial security…
The Albanese Government has taken an important step to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers experiencing domestic and family violence, by ensuring they can access timely…
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to achieving better outcomes for First Nations children, young people and their families. An independent National Commission for Aboriginal…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Karyn Baylis AM as the new Chair to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group. Ms Baylis…
Australians deserve to have a safe place to go when they need it most. Today the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) grant round opens,…
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…
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…
The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.