National Disability Insurance Scheme trials sites are demonstrating strong progress as more and more Australians with disabilities receive the support they need through NDIS packages.…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed a new report which shows the Australian divorce rate is on the decline, but says the figure…
Queensland gym owner John McDonald was a joint recipient of a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
The Stirling Community Early Learning Centre in the Adelaide Hills has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at…
Well-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…
A 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 garnered the greatest number of National Disability Awards in 2014, with five individuals and organisations accepting the accolade at a gala event held at…
The Everyone Everyday Disability Awareness Program has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
Ten outstanding individuals and organisations received a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House last night. The award recipients are:…
Labor and the Greens have joined forces in the Senate to block the establishment of a Payment Scheme that would have provided certainty for people…
The 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…
I’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…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the money will establish a sports grants bank from which national sporting codes can fund violence prevention activities.…
The 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…
The Australian Government today signed a new social security agreement with the Indian Government which will make retirement easier for residents of both countries and…
Five outstanding carers were last night recognised at the inaugural National Carer Awards on the Gold Coast. The National Carer Awards celebrate the contribution of…
The 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…
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. The Anniversary is an important milestone for many of…
The 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…
The 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…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced $1 million in funding to support the Camp Quality Primary School Education Programme. Speaking at the launch…
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says it is an honour to recognise this year’s business success stories among…
The Government today announced the finalisation of the competitive tender process for the remaining part of the $300 million per year Disability Management Service to…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Senator Michaelia Cash say the announcement of approximately $3.5 million for…
The Australian Government will contribute $1 million toward the establishment of an injury and insurance professional development centre in Geelong. The commitment follows the Napthine…