Funding for autism early intervention research
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Abbott Government announced today it will provide research funding for a pilot study on the transition of children with autism to primary school. The…
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NDIS participant numbers continue to grow
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMore than 13,000 people with disability are now benefiting from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), according to new data released today. Assistant Minister for…
Nominations called for national media awards to reduce domestic violence
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPNominations are now open for new awards which recognise excellence in media coverage on violence against women, Minister for Social Services, the Hon. Scott Morrison…
Celebrating Community and Philanthropy Partnerships
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPMinister for Social Services the Hon. Scott Morrison today announced $650,000 over three years for Philanthropy Australia to run an annual Community and Philanthropy Partnerships…
Visa reforms for victims of human trafficking
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPVictims of human trafficking will be assisted following major reforms to the Human Trafficking Visa Framework included in the 2015/16 Federal Budget. The Human Trafficking…
Consultations launched on new Disability Employment Framework
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Abbott Government has today announced the launch of a national public consultation to inform development of a new Disability Employment Framework. A series of…
Ministers sign agreement for early NDIS rollout
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Commonwealth and NSW Governments today signed an agreement to begin the early rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Nepean Blue…
Excellence Award for Tweed Heads Disability Enterprise
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldAn innovative Australian Disability Enterprises in northern NSW has today been recognised for its ongoing commitment to disability employment. The Assistant Minister for Social Services,…
Abbott Government delivers funding boost for 1800RESPECT
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe Abbott Government’s ongoing commitment to addressing the scourge of domestic violence in Australia has been reinforced today with an extra $4 million investment in…
Investment in vulnerable communities to help young Australians make the right choices
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Abbott Government will invest over $22 million in assisting humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants under 25 participate in education and make successful transitions…
Youth allowance changes to give rural and regional families greater choice
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe Abbott Coalition Government will introduce more generous means testing arrangements for youth payments, to help regional and rural family’s better support the transition of…
Parliament Passes the Tribunal Amalgamations Bill
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPYesterday Parliament passed the Tribunals Amalgamation Bill, a significant reform which will merge the key Commonwealth merits review tribunals into one body. From 1 July…
Supporting Greater Choice for Older Australians
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. The Government is improving…
2015 Budget to Support NDIS Roll-out, Disability Employment and Carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. The Government will deliver…
Supporting Greater Choice for Older Australians
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. The Government is improving…
2015 Budget to Support NDIS Roll-out, Disability Employment and Carers
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. The Government will deliver…
Welfare Integrity, Fairness and Sustainability for all Australians
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. In 2015-16, the Government…
First Steps in Government’s Response to McClure Review
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. In 2015-16, the Government…
Job for Families child care package delivers choice for families
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPThe Government’s $3.5 billion Jobs for Families child care package will provide greater choice for more than 1.2 million families by delivering a simpler, more…
Abbott Government delivers child care safety net for disadvantaged families
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPMinister for Social Services, the Hon. Scott Morrison, today announced the Abbott Government will provide additional funding of $327.7 million over four years from 2015-16…
Fairer access to a more sustainable pension
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPMore than 170,000 pensioners with modest assets will have their pensions increased by an average of more than $30 per fortnight as part of the…
Human Rights Commission grants Disability Enterprises interim exemption
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldIn response to the Government’s application for both an interim and temporary exemption for the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) from elements of the…
Helping seniors engage in the digital age
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldAround 97,000 older Australians will continue to receive free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital…
Helping seniors engage in the digital age
Media Release by The Hon Scott Morrison MPAround 97,000 older Australians will continue to receive free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital…
Orientation Programme for Humanitarian Entrants
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today met with Directors from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Sydney.…