National Housing Conference 2005
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Mr Bob Thomas, Chair , WA Department of Housing and Works The Hon Francis Logan – (previous speaker) WA Minister for Housing and Works)…
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One Facs – Cutting Red Tape
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE My federal and state parliamentary colleagues The Reverend Des Cousins—Chair, Wesley Mission Board Other members of the Wesley Mission Board Chris Hall—CEO, Wesley Mission…
Speech at the AGM of Relationships Australia Canberra and Region
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE Thank you to Helen Berry (Board President) for your introduction I would like to begin with an acknowledgement of the elders and traditional owners…
National Men and Fathers’ Practitioner Network Forum
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging the elders and traditional owners of the Ngunnawal people on whose land we are meeting today It…
Speech to open the Internation Philanthropy Conference: A Wealth Of Experience and launch Giving Australia research report
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Lady Marigold Southey AM, President, Philanthropy Australia Elizabeth Cham, CEO of Philanthropy Australia Louise Fréchette, Deputy Secretary, United Nations Gina Anderson, who, in mid…
Launch of the Fisher-Price Child Care Awards 2005
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Ms Catherine Harvey – Brand Manager, Fisher-Price. Ms Anne Clark – President, Childcare Associations Australia Mr Paul Clancy – Managing Director, Australian Family. Ms…
Address at the Endeavour Council Annual Meeting
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Kelvin Spiller, CEO, Endeavour Foundation Peter Short, Chair, Endeavour Foundation Board of Directors Other members of the Endeavour Board Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen…
Sharing The Findings Seminar
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Ladies and gentlemen Introduction Thank you, Fiona Sharkie for your introduction. I would first like thank Joy for her welcome on behalf of the…
Address to the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners and elders of the Ngunnawal people on whose land we are meeting today. I…
National Investment For the Early Years 2005 Awards For Exellence in Early Years
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE My State parliamentary colleagues Anne Glover AO, President NIFTEY SA Ms Stephanie Page, Executive Director, Early Childhood Services, Department of Education and Children’s Services…
Official Opening of the Communities in Control Conference 2005
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE My Federal and State parliamentary colleagues Conference convenors – Dr Rhonda Galbally, CEO, Our Community Father Joe Cady, CEO of Centacare Catholic Family Services…
Address to the Youth Activities Services and Family Liaison Worker Future Directions Forum
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to thank Joy Murphy for her welcome to country on behalf of the Wurundjeri Aboriginal People and I thank the elders…
Address at the Lauch of the AIHW Report – ‘A Picture of Australia’s Children’
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Ladies and gentleman, Thank you for the opportunity to launch the Institute’s ‘A Picture of Australia’s Children’ report. Unfortunately, for many, words like ‘key…
Launch Partnerships Against Domestic Violence – A Business Approach Resources and Seminar Series
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia, Western Australia – Terri Reilly Manager Education and Training, Relationships Australia – Fiona McDonald Corporate Manager, BankWest –…
Address at the Opening Of The Butterfly Ball
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE It is a great pleasure to be here tonight, representing the Australian Government, at this charity “Butterfly Ball”. I would like to begin by…
Address to APESMA’s ‘Promoting Professional Women Conference and Mentoring Program’
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin today by acknowledging the elders and traditional owners of the Eora people on whose land we meet. It gives…
Address at the Partnerships Against Domestic Violence Showcasing Seminar
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the elders and traditional Aboriginal owners of this land for allowing us to meet at…
Address at the Launch Of International Day Of People With A Disability
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the elders and traditional Aboriginal owners of this land for allowing us to meet at…
Address to an International Women’s Day Function
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Thank you Jeff (Harmer, Secretary of FaCS) for your introduction. As the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women’s…
Australia’s Country Statement, Commission on the Status of Women (49th Session)
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Madam Chair Australia reaffirms our strong commitment to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and welcomes this opportunity to review our achievements and…
Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference – Families Matter
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Introduction Ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to Ms Dianne Gibson, Professor Hayes and the Australian Institute of Family Studies for the opportunity to speak…
White Ribbon Day – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE Ladies and gentlemen Introduction Thank you Roslyn (Strong, Vice-President of UNIFEM) for your introduction. I am delighted to be here in my home city…
Home Truths Stop Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence – a National Challenge Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE I am pleased to be here at the Home Truths Stop Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence – a National Challenge Conference. Sexual assault and…
Every Child is Important Campaign – Queensland
Speech by The Hon Larry Anthony MPDistinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for your introduction. Thank you, everyone, for joining us at this important event. About two years ago I…
National Health and Wellbeing Seminar
Speech by The Hon Larry Anthony MPIntroduction Ladies and gentlemen Thank you Ian (Grainger, CEO of Fitness Australia) for your kind introduction. Good morning everyone. I want to join the previous…