Stella Young
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldI am extremely sad to hear of the passing of Stella Young. She was a role model for Australians with disability on how to seize…
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Matthew Guy elected new Victorian Liberal Leader
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPI am delighted that Matthew Guy has been elected Leader of the Victorian Parliamentary Liberal Party. Matthew is a high-achiever, whose Ministerial performance and achievements…
Government delivers more than 17,500 new aged care places
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMore than 17,500 new aged care places will be delivered across the country, worth an estimated $833 million, following the conclusion of the 2014 Aged…
Record number of events for 2014 International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldA record number of events are being held across Australia this week in celebration of the 2014 United Nations International Day of People with Disability,…
NDIS Quarterly Report released
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNational Disability Insurance Scheme trials sites are demonstrating strong progress as more and more Australians with disabilities receive the support they need through NDIS packages.…
Divorce rate still too high despite decrease
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed a new report which shows the Australian divorce rate is on the decline, but says the figure…
Qld gym owner wins 2014 National Disability Award
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldQueensland gym owner John McDonald was a joint recipient of a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
SA community centre wins 2014 National Disability Award
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Stirling Community Early Learning Centre in the Adelaide Hills has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at…
WA advocacy group wins 2014 National Disability Award
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldWell-known advocacy and support organisation Technology Assisting Disability WA (TADWA) has won a 2014 National Disability Award during a gala event at Parliament House in…
Victorian initiative wins 2014 National Disability Award
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldA joint fire safety information and awareness programme run by Vicdeaf (SLC Vic) and Emergency Management Victoria won a 2014 National Disability Award last night.…
NSW scoops 2014 National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNSW garnered the greatest number of National Disability Awards in 2014, with five individuals and organisations accepting the accolade at a gala event held at…
ACT project wins 2014 National Disability Award
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Everyone Everyday Disability Awareness Program has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
2014 National Disability Awards recipients announced
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldTen outstanding individuals and organisations received a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House last night. The award recipients are:…
Macklin directs Labor Senators to deny people with disability access to BSWAT Payment Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldLabor and the Greens have joined forces in the Senate to block the establishment of a Payment Scheme that would have provided certainty for people…
Self-reliant migrants build a better Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today thanked agencies who support new arrivals to settle in Australia. The Department…
Recognising excellence in housing for seniors
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldI’m pleased to congratulate the recipients of the National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award for 2014. The Award is sponsored by the Commonwealth and forms…
$1 Million to Help National Sporting Codes Prevent Violence
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the money will establish a sports grants bank from which national sporting codes can fund violence prevention activities.…
Continued social support for drought-affected communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Australian Government will extend social support and regional drought coordinator services to families living in drought-affected communities in Queensland and New South Wales for…
Australia signs new Social Security agreement with India
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Australian Government today signed a new social security agreement with the Indian Government which will make retirement easier for residents of both countries and…
Carers recognised at national awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldFive outstanding carers were last night recognised at the inaugural National Carer Awards on the Gold Coast. The National Carer Awards celebrate the contribution of…
Young Muslims contribute to harmony
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, yesterday used a Sydney conference to recognise the contribution of Australian Muslims. Organised…
Five years on: Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPToday marks the fifth anniversary of the Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. The Anniversary is an important milestone for many of…
Translating and Interpreting Sector Roundtable
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today invited representatives of the translating and interpreting sector to come together to…
Westpac Awards celebrate community leadership
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today acknowledged the important contribution of corporate Australia in building vibrant communities. Senator…
$1 Million Boost for Camp Quality Education Programme
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced $1 million in funding to support the Camp Quality Primary School Education Programme. Speaking at the launch…