Australians with disability will be encouraged to interact with a new dedicated one-stop shop providing advice and up-to-date information for people with disability as a…
The Morrison Government has established a 13-member Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council to inform the development of the next National Plan to end…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
Today marks eight years of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Today we celebrate all eight years of this world-first insurance Scheme which has changed…
The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for employment services participants in regions affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns announced in Western Australian and Northern…
The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for employment services participants in Queensland in the Local Government Areas of Townsville, Palm Island, Brisbane, Gold…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring the safety of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants during the current COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales…
Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston acknowledged the contributions of Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO who has announced today that she will be stepping down…
The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were further extended in New South Wales yesterday. The suspension…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
The Morrison Government continues to deliver on its commitment to reduce the number of younger people living in residential aged care. Minister for Senior Australians…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
More than 42 per cent of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in residential settings have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Minister…
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are older or terminally ill will be able to access advance payments of $10,000 under proposed changes to…
Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston has today named three institutions which have failed to fulfil their moral obligations to sign up to…
The Morrison Government has established a National Plan Advisory Group which will inform the development of the National Plan to end family, domestic and sexual…
The Morrison Government’s Stop it at the Start campaign has partnered with Nova Entertainment to launch a five part children’s audiobook to encourage respectful attitudes…
The Morrison Government is providing an additional $150,000 to the Migrant Resource Centre North to better support and empower migrants and refugees to connect with…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Linda Reynolds today launched a national plan to build a more responsive and capable NDIS workforce. Minister Reynolds…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
The allegations raised by the ABC about the Australian Foundation for Disability are very concerning. “On becoming aware of these allegations, I contacted the National…
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has finalised $462 million of social bonds, taking total issuance to $2 billion since the organisation’s establishment…
The Morrison Government is delivering safe and affordable housing in Tasmania as the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation and Hobart City Deal – Improving Social Housing…
The first national helpline for Australians with autism will provide online, digital and phone-based support services to improve the lives of people on the autism…
The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in the Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot declared region of Greater…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
The Morrison Government is establishing dedicated vaccination hubs in key locations to provide additional safe and accessible locations for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants…
Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has today released a paper outlining how NDIS participants could be supported…
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.