Media Releases by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Early intervention services giving children with the best start in life
Two independent evaluations have found the Australian Government’s investment in high-quality early intervention services are delivering positive results for children with autism and their families.Helping…
Launching a National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Barwon region
People with significant and profound disabilities in the Barwon region of Victoria are set to benefit from a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from the…
Infrastructure projects building success in the Torres Strait
The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Senator for Queensland, Jan McLucas, yesterday visited Warraber Island in the Torres Strait…
Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Today marks International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, a chance to celebrate the achievements, diversity and culture of Indigenous peoples around the world. Held…
A sea of blessings for patrol boat in Queensland
A patrol boat provided by the Australian Government has today been blessed and is ready to take to the seas in the Torres Strait. The…
It’s time to stand up for local people with disability
The Far North Queensland community has signalled their strong support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at a community forum held in Cairns today.…
Practical Design Fund to help guide the transition to a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Applications have opened today for the Australian Government’s $10 million Practical Design Fund. The Practical Design Fund will support practical projects to identify how best…
Celebrating Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
Today marks the 25th National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day – a chance to celebrate and show our support for Indigenous children across Australia. This…
Remote housing for Indigenous communities across Australia
More Indigenous people in remote communities are benefitting from new and refurbished homes completed as part of the $5.5 billion National Partnership Agreement on Remote…
Launching a National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Hunter
People with significant and profound disabilities in the Hunter region of NSW are set to benefit from a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) next year,…
People with disability in the ACT to benefit from first stage of National Disability Insurance Scheme
People with disability in the ACT will be among the first to benefit from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a result of yesterday’s…
New research, strategic priorities for Australian Institute of Family Studies
The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and the Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Brendan O’Connor today welcomed the release of…
Supporting new projects in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory
Projects aimed at boosting employment opportunities and improving health and education services in Aboriginal community are among 34 new projects to share in $13 million…
Ancestral lands returned to Central Australian traditional owners
The Australian Government today handed back four parcels of land to Arrernte, Anmatyerre, Warlpiri and Alyawarr traditional owners at a ceremony in Alice Springs. These…
Mental health boost for young people and their families
The Gillard Government is investing more than $9.7 million for new family mental health services in 11 communities across Australia to help children and young…
Saving program a plus for people in Ringwood
The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today launched the new Ringwood Saver Plus site which will support low income earners…
Pat Brahim reappointed as Chair of the Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has reappointed Mrs Pat Brahim as the Chair of the Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee (ABAAC) for a…
Territory kids to kick goals at new AFL Learning Centre
Partnership investment combined with the wisdom, vision and passion of AFL great Michael Long will deliver a new state-of-the-art learning and leadership centre for young…
Australian actor named Patron for International Day of People with Disability
Aboriginal television and film actor, Aaron Pedersen, has today been named Patron for International Day of People with Disability and the National Disability Awards for…
Queenslanders support a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Queenslanders with a disability, their families and carers today threw their support behind a National Disability Insurance Scheme at a forum in Redcliffe, Brisbane. The…
Get in quick to apply for Volunteer Grants 2012
With the closing date for Volunteer Grants 2012 fast approaching, the Gillard Government is encouraging not-for-profit organisations across Australia to apply. The Minister for Families…
Indigenous Australians receive national recognition
Bunna Lawrie has been recognised for his contribution to Australian music and his people at the 2012 National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC)…
CEO appointed to lead NDIS Agency
The Australian Government has appointed David Bowen as CEO of the body responsible for coordinating the implementation of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Mr…
Other Film Festival Brings Disability To The Screen
Arts Minister, Simon Crean and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas today announced combined funding of $186,700 towards Melbourne’s Other Film Festival…
Helping families in Lalor Park
Tens of thousands of families in Greenway have benefited from the Gillard Government’s household assistance package – including increased payments and new tax cuts. The…