Media Releases by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson
Applications for funding open for disability conferences
The Howard Government will provide $265,000 in funding for national and international conferences focusing on disability to be held within Australia. The Minister for Family…
Howard Government delivers full-time GP and Community Health Workers to Indigenous Community
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson today announced Australian Government funding for a full-time General Practitioner and two Community Health workers…
Australian women at UN Commission on the Status of Women
The role of Australian women and their contribution to the global community will gain international focus at a United Nations forum on women’s issues. The…
The Story Behind Australia’s Generosity
Early experiences in giving to charity organisations play a key role in shaping adult giving behaviour according to preliminary findings of new Howard Government research…
Howard Government committed to child care
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson today reiterated the Howard Government’s commitment to doing its part to ensure parents have access…
Workers on Trak as Minister opens Minda’s $1m furniture factory
Today’s opening of a $1 million furniture factory in Adelaide’s southern suburbs will provide greater employment choices for people with an intellectual disability. The Minister…
Indigenous, Rural and Remote Child Care Services to share in $10 Million
One hundred and eighty six child care services across Australia will share almost $10 million in funding this year under the Howard Government’ s Child…
Australian Government To Fund More Than 1000 New Long Day Care Places In Rural And Urban Fringe Areas
More than 1000 long day care places could be created in rural and urban fringe areas under an almost $13 million Howard Government scheme to…
McLucas’ irresponsibly scares parents of disabled children
Page Content 1: 5:40pm Wednesday, 16 February 2005 Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, Public Hearings: 2004-2005 Additional Estimates, Committee Room 2S1Senator Patterson: I would just…
Accommodation Bond Exemptions: more security for older Australians
Up to 3000 current aged care residents will receive more income support from 1 July this year and these new Howard Government changes will also…
Evans gets lesson on Family Tax Benefit increase
Labor’s social security spokesman, Senator Chris Evans was today given a lesson on the Howard Government’s decision to bring forward an election commitment to increase…
Take part in Australia-wide in-home care review
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today invited service providers and clients to take part in the Howard Government’s review of…
New website to help all Australian families
Parents, carers, professionals and community organisations will soon be able to access relevant and up-to-date parenting information on the first national parenting information website. Speaking…
Extra assistance for 1.3 million Australian families
Over 1.3 million Australians will benefit from the early delivery of the Howard Government’s almost $2 billion Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B election commitment.…
National Family Carers Voice: issues family carers face
The National Family Carers Voice was established in 2003 for a period of two years by then Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Amanda…
Evans family tax benefit embarrassment
The Howard Government is proud to confirm that 1.6 million Australian families have already received the benefit of the $600 per child increase in Family…
Supporting deaf Auslan users
Deaf Auslan users across Australia can now access a national booking service, which will provide Auslan interpreted access to medical and health consultation, free of…
Delivering the Government’s commitment to local communities
Community organisations can now apply for funding under the Howard Government’s 2005 Local Answers and Volunteer Small Equipment Grants programs. The Minister for Family and…
Women recognised in Australia Day Honours List
One hundred and ninety women received recognition for their contribution to our Australian way of life today, by being awarded Australia Day Honours in the…
Young Australian of the Year announced
Film maker, writer, director, actor and law student, Khoa Do, is the winner of the 2005 Young Australian of the Year Award. The Minister for…
Australian volunteer teachers head to the Maldives
:A group of Australian volunteer teachers will leave for the Maldives tomorrow to play a part in helping the country and in particular its children,…
Important Role of Child Care Workers Acknowledged
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s (AIRC) decision regarding child care awards acknowledges the vital role child care workers play in the development of Australia’s children,…
Tsunami information: easily accessible
Thousands of people have accessed the Australian Government’s National Tsunami Website, trying to find the most up to date information on available assistance, contact details,…
National Tsunami Website
The Australian Government has established a national tsunami assistance website to provide help to Australians affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. The Minister for…
Carer Allowees, Youths and Students to get Payment and Allowance Rises
About 760,000 students, youths, carers and people with a disability are set to get allowance and payment increases ranging from $28.60 to $270.40 a year…