Media Releases by The Hon Dan Tehan MP
Improved experience for NDIS participants and providers
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will deliver a better experience to participants thanks to improvements that will commence to be rolled out from October.…
National Redress Scheme July Update
The National Redress Scheme received more than 500 applications in July, its first month of operation. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan said the National…
$7.8 million for learning centres for children with autism
The Turnbull Government has guaranteed that children with autism will continue to receive intensive support through specialised learning centres. The Turnbull Government has committed $7.8…
Autism Advisory Group sets priorities
The new Autism Advisory Group (AAG) will provide a strong voice on behalf of people with autism who are participating in the National Disability Insurance…
Action urged to prevent payments being cut
Parents are running out of time to vaccinate their children if they want to avoid having their family support payments cut under the Turnbull Government’s…
A Decade of Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery
Today’s Australian Government National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery marked the 10th anniversary of this important forum. The Roundtable brings together representatives from 12…
$20 million Volunteer Grants round open
Community organisations across Australia are encouraged to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support the work of their volunteers. Minister for Social…
NDIS Fraud Taskforce established to tackle crime
The Government will establish a dedicated taskforce to tackle fraud committed against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Fraud Taskforce will be a…
Australia recognised as leader in digital government
The Turnbull Government has again been recognised as a global leader in digital transformation, with Australia retaining its ranking as number two in the world…
Innovation and partnership celebrated
Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan has called on Australian businesses to nominate their innovative workplace-giving program for a national award. Mr Tehan said the…
Improvements to Cashless Debit Card trial
Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today welcomed the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report on the implementation and performance of the Cashless Debit Card…
$328 million to help financially vulnerable Australians
Australians experiencing financial hardship will have support to meet their basic needs in times of crisis thanks to Turnbull Government funding. Applications are now open…
Supporting at-risk Caboolture students
Young Caboolture students at-risk of dropping out of study will be offered individual support to help them complete their education and training, as part of…
Jenny Macklin
Social Services Minister Dan Tehan today paid tribute to the Hon Jenny Macklin MP, the Member for Jagajaga and Shadow Minister for Families and Social…
A new era of welfare
The welfare system will help more Australians into work with reforms that have come into effect. The new measures make the welfare system fairer, more…
More institutions commit to National Redress Scheme
The Australian Government welcomes the announcement that Barnardos Australia and Sydney-based charity Jewish House NSW will join the National Redress Scheme. Minister for Social Services…
Cashless Debit Card achieving positive change in Ceduna
The Cashless Debit card is improving the lives of people in Ceduna by reducing drug and alcohol consumption and gambling. Minister for Social Services Dan…
Tougher No Jab, No Pay rules start 1 July
Parents who don’t vaccinate their children against disease will lose part of their fortnightly family support payment starting 1 July. Family Tax Benefit Part A…
Fifth anniversary of the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) celebrates its fifth birthday today as it continues to improve the lives of more than 160,000 Australians who are…
Combatting intergenerational welfare
The Turnbull Government is tackling intergenerational welfare dependency in at-risk groups and helping more people off welfare and into work. Minister for Social Services Dan…
National Redress Scheme starts
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse can begin planning their application for redress, with the National Redress Scheme starting today. The National Redress Scheme will…
Western Australia joins the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reaches a new milestone as Western Australia becomes the final state to officially join the federally administered Scheme. From…
Western Australia joins National Redress Scheme
The Australian Government welcomes today’s official announcement that the Western Australian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. Every state and territory has now committed…
Investing in young parents to reduce welfare dependency
Young parents will be helped to improve their work readiness or education prospects as part of a Turnbull Government trial to reduce welfare dependency. Young…
$20 million to support Australia’s volunteers
Community organisations will benefit from $20 million in grants to support the efforts of their volunteers. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced the…