Media Releases by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Ombudsman’s report into Economic Security Strategy payments
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released his report into the administration of the Economic Security Strategy payments. The scale of the Economic Security Strategy payments was…
Special arrangements for national apology to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants
Special arrangements are being made to cater for the hundreds of people expected at Parliament House on Monday when a national apology will be offered…
More loaves and fishes for Exodus
Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, today visited the Exodus Foundation to announce a $380,000 funding boost to help support the inner city organisation. Ms…
Stage two of historic Groote Eylandt Regional Partnership Agreement
Improved infrastructure and better social and economic outcomes for Indigenous people in the Groote Eylandt region will be delivered following the signing of stage two…
Help for flood-affected people on the Mid North Coast
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment will be provided to eligible people adversely affected by the 5 November floods in the Mid North Coast and…
Better support for carers
The Australian Government’s response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee report: Who Cares…? Report on the inquiry into better support for carers recognises the…
Families getting ahead in Cape York
The Cape York Family Responsibilities Commission’s first Annual Report has been tabled in Queensland Parliament today by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Desley…
Dog Control Strategy extended until 2010
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are extending the Dog Control Strategy until mid-2010 to help improve the health and safety of children and families…
National apology to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants
The Australian Government will formally apologise to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants at a special remembrance event in Canberra on 16 November 2009.…
Kids in Focus: helping drug-affected families
The Australian Government is taking a new, early-intervention approach to supporting children in families where their parents have alcohol and drug problems. The announcement of…
Social Security Agreement concluded with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
A new Social Security Agreement between Australia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will make retirement easier for up to 4,000 residents of both…
International Repatriation Advisory Committee appointed
The Australian Government is appointing a committee of eight Indigenous Australians for six months to improve the repatriation process of Indigenous remains from international institutions.…
Productivity Commission’s draft report into gambling
The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report into gambling. Last year, the Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to update…
Native Title amendments to reform remote housing
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation into Parliament to help speed up the delivery of vital public housing and infrastructure in Indigenous communities. The Native…
Indigenous culture key in first Footprints in Time
The importance of maintaining strong links to Indigenous culture is a key finding of wave one of a landmark longitudinal study of Indigenous children –…
National recognition for carers across Australia
The Australian Government is taking a significant step forward in recognising the vital role of carers in the community with the development of a National…
Expanded autism services begin today
Around 1400 children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will have easier access to early intervention services from today, following changes to the Rudd Government’s Helping Children…
Financial measures to support struggling Australians
Low income earners who have been affected by the global financial crisis will be given help to get back on their feet through a $33…
Developing national standards to protect vulnerable children
The Australian Government has begun work on developing national standards to make sure children who cannot live with their parents receive quality, safe and secure…
Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report – Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector. The draft report identifies…
$4.8 million for new autism care centre in Burnie
A new Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in north-west Tasmania will give young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders access to specialist early childhood…
Supporting Tasmanians in financial crisis
Much-needed funding starts flowing to Tasmania’s emergency relief providers today, as part of a $1 million boost from the Tasmanian Government to support those struggling…
$12 million to support vulnerable Australians
The Australian Government is providing $12 million over two years for additional emergency financial assistance for those struggling most with the impact of the global…
Indigenous remains to be returned from Vienna
An Australian Government sponsored delegation of Indigenous people from the Kimberley region in Western Australia and Moreton Bay in Queensland will today take custody of…
National online gambling counselling service launched today
A new online gambling counselling service will provide support and advice to gamblers and their families across Australia. Federal Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin said…