Media Releases by The Hon Christian Porter
Support for young refugees
Six organisations across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria are gearing up to help young refugees and vulnerable migrants integrate into the Australian economy and…
Delivering certainty for the supported employment sector
Legislation set to be introduced to Parliament will see increased payments to people with disability under the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme.…
SA entrepreneurs team up to keep women safe
Three teams of South Australian digital entrepreneurs will share in up to $60,000 grant funding to develop high-tech programs that help prevent violence against women.…
NDIS roll-out to change the lives of thousands of South Australians
More than 32,000 South Australians living with disability and their families will benefit when the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fully rolled out in…
Action Plan commits to drive change for Australia’s children
Federal, state and territory governments and the community sector have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Australia’s children through the Third Action Plan of the National…
$10 million for specialist disability housing
Not for profits building or modifying disability housing now have the opportunity to apply for a share of $10 million of Commonwealth Government grants funding.…
Celebrating Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week
Today marks the start of the inaugural Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week, a national celebration of philanthropy. Minister for Social Services Christian Porter said the…
Historic NDIS roll out to change thousands of Tasmanians lives
More than 10,000 Tasmanians living with disability, and their families, stand to benefit when the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fully rolled out in…
Family Tax reform to better support Australian children
The Turnbull Government today introduced the Jobs for Families Child Care package and Family Tax Benefit bills to Parliament to encourage workforce participation and provide…
Changes in Family Tax Benefit to give children a strong start
The Government will introduce a further Family Tax Benefit bill to Parliament this week to increase fortnightly payments, encourage workforce participation and fund the child…
2015 National Disability Award winners announced
Outstanding efforts to improve the lives of people with disability were celebrated with the announcement of the 2015 National Disability Award winners tonight at Parliament…
Attitudes to domestic violence exposed
Violence against women is one of the great shames of our nation. One in five women in Australia experiences sexual violence, one in four experiences…
No Jab, No Pay Will Start January 1, 2016
The Government welcomes the passage of legislation designed to lift national immunisation rates and provide a stronger incentive for immunisation. The Senate passed the No…
Syrian family begin settlement journey in Australia
The first family of Syrian refugees granted visas as part of Australia’s recent additional intake arrived safely in Perth overnight. The family of five were…
First of the Syrian refugees arrive in Australia
The first family of Syrian refugees granted visas as part of Australia’s recent additional intake will soon arrive in Australia. “The Government welcomes this first…
Giving families more support
Over 33,000 Australian families will be better off after more generous youth payment means testing measures passed Parliament today. Minister for Social Services, the Hon.…
Launch of Changing the Story
A framework to address the causes of violence against women and their children has been launched in Parliament House today. Developed by Our Watch in…
Improving the disability employment system
People with disability, their families, carers and employers are encouraged to provide feedback on a new discussion paper aimed at developing a National Disability Employment…
New intercountry adoption programmes with Poland and Latvia
The Government today announced new intercountry adoption programmes with Poland and Latvia. Both Poland and Latvia have a strong commitment to finding families within their…
1800RESPECT marks five years of service
1800RESPECT is being contacted more than 100 times a day, highlighting the crucial role of the 24/7 national telephone and online counselling service. Now having…
$115 million for Queensland’s homeless services
Queensland’s frontline homelessness services, especially those assisting homeless young people and the victims of domestic violence, will benefit from around $115 million over the next…
Helping communities celebrate diversity
The Australian Government is investing $130,000 in 32 projects across Australia to help organisations host festivals and arts projects that celebrate diversity and unite communities.…
$20 million to help those who help others
Community organisations across Australia are now able to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support and encourage the work of their…
Finalists announced for 2015 National Disability Awards
Minister for Social Services, the Hon Christian Porter MP today announced the selection of 27 finalists for the 2015 National Disability Awards. “The National Disability…
Register now for International Day of People with Disability
Organisations and individuals interested in marking this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) can now register their planned events Minister for Social Services,…