Media Releases by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas
More children with disability to get a better start to life
From 1 January, hundreds more eligible children under the age of six will be able to receive critical early intervention services and therapies under the…
A Boxing Day blockbuster experience for people with disability
As thousands of Australians head to the movies this Boxing Day, people who have hearing or vision loss can now also enjoy the latest Christmas…
Major cinema chains recognised for improving accessibility
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas has congratulated Australia’s four major cinema chains after they jointly won an Australian Human Rights…
Fund helps Australians get ready for an NDIS
The Australian Government today announced the 73 successful projects that will share funding from the $10 million Practical Design Fund to help prepare for the…
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
The Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Jan McLucas and Parliamentary Secretary for School Education, Jacinta Collins, today…
Better understanding the abuse and neglect of children and young people with disability
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today launched an Australian Government funded report examining the abuse and neglect of children and…
Disability Champions Celebrated in National Awards
Thirteen outstanding individuals and organisations were tonight honoured for their work to improve the lives of people with disability at the annual National Disability Awards.…
App to make livable housing a reality
Designing and building ‘livable homes’ suitable for people in all stages of life will be much easier, with a new iPhone and iPad application to…
Legislation for a National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian Government today released the draft National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill, ahead of its introduction into Parliament later this week. The Bill has…
New group guiding implementation of National Carer Strategy
A new reference group guiding the implementation of the National Carer Strategy has met for the first time today in Canberra. The Parliamentary Secretary for…
Locals lead the way on an NDIS
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas and Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell joined local people with disability, their families, carers and service…
Helping more children with disability get the best start in life
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Jan McLucas, today visited the Cerebral Palsy League in New Farm, Brisbane, to announce the expansion of the…
Newman Government’s shortcuts hurt disability parking
People with disability in Queensland have been dealt another blow following changes by the Newman Government to disability parking permits. The Queensland Government will stop…
Locals lead the way on an NDIS
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas and Member for Isaacs, Mark Dreyfus joined local people with disability, their families, carers and service…
Meeting to discuss impact of a National Disability Insurance Scheme on local people
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas and Senator for Western Australia, Louise Pratt today joined local people with disability, their families, carers…
WA advocate recognised in national awards
A West Australian disability advocate has been recognised nationally for her ongoing and significant contribution to the disability reform agenda. Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and…
Local company’s innovation nationally recognised
World-first technology that enables people who are deaf or hearing impaired to enjoy live theatre is one of the innovative products developed by an Adelaide…
New web portal to support families and children with disability
South Australian parents and carers of children with disability have a new web portal to help them navigate the broad range of available information on…
Supporting older supported employees in retirement
The Australian Government will deliver $1.2 million to support older employees working in Australian Disability Enterprises transition into retirement. Addressing the National Disability Services Employment…
Champions of people with disability in Asia-Pacific
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas today congratulated the winners of the…
A cuppa in Ayr to support a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas today visited the Endeavour Foundation in Ayr in North Queensland to share a cuppa in support…
Thousands Sharing a Cuppa To Make An NDIS Real
The Prime Minister and members of the Gillard Government today joined thousands of people across Australia to share a cup of tea with friends, family…
Round-the-clock recognition of our carers
In a world first, an orchestra will take centre stage at a free, 24-hour concert this Saturday night in Melbourne to raise awareness of the…
The Convention – What does it mean for you in Auslan
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas has welcomed the launch of Auslan videos of the landmark UN Convention outlining how human…
Young people working towards a bright future
Young people with disability in Far North Queensland explored career, training and lifestyle options at an expo in Cairns today. Attending the 2012 Post School…