Welfare spending data now online
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPFederal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced that from today, more comprehensive and easier to use income support data will be available online.…
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Stronger Relationships Trial Begins
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCommitted couples can now register online for a $200 subsidy towards the cost of relationship education and counselling services, under the Australian Government’s Stronger Relationships…
Changes to the aged care system begin tomorrow
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldFrom 1 July, a range of important changes to the aged care system come into effect. The changes will give older Australians more choice, more…
Interim Report Proposes a Simplified Welfare System
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says an interim review of Australia’s welfare system has put forward a simplified payments structure with four basic payment…
Arresting Violence of Vulnerable Women and Children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today addressed a special forum on domestic violence in migrant and refugee communities…
Committee Confirms Labor Pork Barrelling
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says more evidence has emerged showing Labor’s failed $100 million Building Better Regional Communities program (BBRC) was nothing more…
Cessation of the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldToday I announce that I have taken the decision to cease the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement. The Supplement will cease from 31 July 2014.…
Aged Care Accommodation Supplement to be finalised
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe aged care accommodation supplement for significant refurbishment is an important mechanism to encourage greater investment in the market through incentives for residential aged care…
Support For Indigenous Sexual Abuse Survivors in Queensland
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIndigenous survivors of child sexual abuse will now have access to specialised support services with a $350,000 Australian Government Investment in Link-Up Queensland Aboriginal Corporation.…
Hypocritical Macklin Doesn’t Get It
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPLabor has shown once again that it is incapable of understanding the Coalition’s budget measures by continuing its campaign of scaremongering and lies to Australian…
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card portability to be extended
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCommonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) holders will soon be able to travel overseas temporarily for an extra 13 weeks before having their card cancelled. Minister…
Labor and the Greens join forces in the Senate to delay BSWAT payment scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldLabor and the Greens today joined forces in the Senate to block the timely establishment of a payment scheme that will provide certainty for people…
Establishing the National Centre for Excellence for Civil Society
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Centre for Social Impact is preparing advice for the Australian Government outlining the best models for establishing the new National Centre for Excellence for…
Lantern parade a tribute to Queensland’s new arrivals
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, says Brisbane’s Luminous Lantern Parade is an ideal opportunity to welcome Queensland’s new…
Learning the lessons of Harmony Day through sport
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services and Mr Russell Matheson MP today attended Briar Road Public School in Campbelltown with former Socceroo…
Supporting employees in Australian Disability Enterprises
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Government today introduced legislation into the House of Representatives to establish the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme. Announced in January 2014,…
Australian choir invited to prestigious Estonian festival
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today congratulated the Kooskolas choir as the first Australian choir to be invited…
Nominations now open for the National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards open today, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact…
At risk Afghan employees settled in Australia
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMore than 500 Afghan nationals who were employed in support of Australia’s mission in Afghanistan, together with their families, have now been granted visas to…
Recognising outstanding Australian Disability Enterprises
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNominations for this year’s Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award are now open and will close on 27 June 2014. I encourage staff, customers and anyone…
Income management extended to the Ceduna region
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIncome management will be rolled out to the Ceduna region of South Australia from July 2014 for one year and will continue in six other…
Kidney Health Week: early detection reduces impact of kidney disease
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPA greater emphasis on early detection is vital if Australia is to reduce the impact for kidney disease, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said…
Release of Disability Employment Services & Disability Management Services Industry Information Paper
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Government today released an Industry Information Paper on the purchasing approach for the delivery of Disability Employment Services – Disability Management Services (DES-DMS). The…
Opening of 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldOpening of 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round Applications for the next Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) will open from 24 May 2014. 9,330 residential aged…
Aged care accommodation prices published
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldPeople looking for aged care services will from now on have access to clear pricing and accommodation information online to help them make informed choices.…