Media Releases by The Hon Dan Tehan MP
Improved support for hearing impaired
Australians with hearing impairment will receive improved support and faster access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today…
Independent Pricing Review arrangements
A range of new pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will begin from 1 July to support the development of a sustainable…
Establishment of Autism Advisory Group
An Autism Advisory Group has been established to provide advice and feedback to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The establishment of the advisory group…
Recognising local government achievements
The achievements of two local governments in violence prevention and disability and inclusion have been recognised at the 2018 National Awards for Local Government. Minister…
National Redress Scheme to start on 1 July
The Australian Parliament today passed legislation to establish the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, ensuring the scheme can begin on…
Australian Government Response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The Turnbull Government will establish a National Office for Child Safety and issue a formal apology in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses…
Uniting Church opts in to National Redress Scheme
The Turnbull Government welcomes the Uniting Church in Australia’s announcement they will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The…
Penrith home for NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Senator for Western Sydney and Minister for Defence Marise Payne today joined Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan in Penrith for the official opening of…
National Redress Scheme update
The Turnbull Government welcomes the announcement another four non-government institutions will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The Anglican…
Cashless Debit Card legislation introduced
The Turnbull Government has urged the Parliament to support the Cashless Debit Card trial in Hinkler and help break the cycle of welfare dependency. The…
Better outcomes, more opportunities for regional, rural and remote students
The Coalition Government has accepted all 11 recommendations of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education (IRRRRE), committing to a whole of government…
Catholic Church commits to National Redress Scheme
The Turnbull Government welcomes the Catholic Church’s announcement they will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The National Redress…
National Redress Scheme moves a step closer
The Australian Government has agreed or agreed in principle to all of the recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry into legislation to create a National…
South Australia joins National Redress Scheme
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the South Australian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. This will allow the survivors of institutional child…
Northern Territory joins National Redress Scheme
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the Northern Territory Government will join the National Redress Scheme. Final policy details have been agreed between the…
National Disability Agreement Review
The Turnbull Government is today announcing a Productivity Commission review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA). The Agreement is designed to ensure the disability services…
Supporting volunteer organisations
Community organisations will receive legal support to help keep volunteers safe and better manage their organisations. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced a…
Tasmania commits to the National Redress Scheme
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the Tasmanian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. This will allow the survivors of institutional child sexual…
More support for people with disability in Northern Territory
People with disability in the Northern Territory will receive better and more support with the roll out of additional services. The Turnbull Government will provide…
NSW passes Redress legislation
The New South Wales Government has passed legislation to join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin…
Helping young parents become career ready
Young parents in Mandurah and Rockingham will receive one-on-one coaching to address their barriers to employment as part of an innovative trial to tackle welfare…
Helping Canning help itself
The Turnbull Government is determined to introduce a drug testing trial in Mandurah to help residents get the help they need to get off drugs…
New Cashless Debit Card evaluation extends to Goldfields
A second evaluation of the Cashless Debit Card across the three trial sites will assess the ongoing effectiveness of the program. Minister for Social Services…
Mentors helping kick-start careers
Jobless youth at risk of long-term unemployment in Perth will be paired with mature volunteer mentors to improve their chances of finding and keeping a…
Legislation introduced for National Redress Scheme
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to create the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin on 1…