Media Releases by The Hon Larry Anthony MP
Flexible child care for Grafton families
Page MP Ian Causely today brought Children and Youth Affairs Minister Larry Anthony to the South Grafton Multipurpose Child Care Centre to hear the views…
Minister Anthony launches new Coffs Harbour Indigenous service
A new service that will provide long-term benefits for Indigenous families living in Coffs Harbour was opened today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…
For your information, Nicola
While Childcare Assistance finalisation may be new to Nicola Roxon, it is not new to the child care sector, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…
National Youth Roundtable 2001 reports
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today announced the distribution of the reports by members of the highly successful National Youth Roundtable 2001.…
National Youth Roundtable 2002 Members
The 50 young Australians chosen as members of the fourth National Youth Roundtable were announced today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony.…
Healthy mind and body essential for kids
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today encouraged Australia’s 3.3 million children under 12 to exercise and play more. Speaking at the launch…
Reconnect effective against youth homelessness
The Federal Government’s $60 million Reconnect program is preventing youth homelessness, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Larry Anthony said today. “A new report, Reconnect…
Australia’s young achievers
The achievements of Australia’s youth were celebrated today at the 2002 Young Australian of the Year Awards. Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony…
Child care boost in north-west Queensland and Torres Strait
The Coalition Government has delivered an extra 180 outside school hours child care places for families living in the remote and isolated areas of north-west…
Family and child centre for remote Queensland community
One of Queensland’s most remote Indigenous communities has been boosted by a new million dollar child and family support service centre. Speaking at the launch…
New Year boost for Youth Allowance and Austudy
Almost 450,000 Australian students and young people will receive an increase in their Youth Allowance and Austudy payments in the new year Minister for Children…
Community Internet site
Australians will have convenient access to community and family related information with the launch today of an online ‘one-stop-shop’. Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony…
Solutions for Australia’s youth
A new book of case studies, launched today by Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony, has underlined the importance of developing flexible early intervention and…
Helping Indigenous families in NSW
Indigenous communities in New South Wales have received a major funding boost with $1.275 million over three years for family and community projects. Minister for…
Youth homelessness program renewed
Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to tackling youth homelessness by announcing the round one Reconnect services that will be…
More flexible child care in NSW
Families in New South Wales unable to access traditional child care services will benefit from almost $318,000 in Federal funding to support a new way…
300 flexible child care places in Qld
Queensland families are to benefit from more flexible, quality child care with funding of more than $369,000 for 300 new in-home care places. Minister for…
1500 New child care places for QLD
Queensland families will benefit from over $780,000 in Federal Government funding for 1,500 new outside school hours care places, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony,…
Centrelink to stay in South Melbourne
Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today announced an extension of the current lease of the Centrelink premises in South Melbourne. Mr Anthony said following…
Volunteers – worth their weight in gold
The world renowned efforts of Australia’s growing band of volunteers were honoured again today when Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony officially released the…
Worlds first helpline for men
Men’s Line Australia, a world first national 24 hour a day, seven-day a week family relationships counselling service specifically for men has been launched in…
Centrelink seminars for Ansett staff
CENTRELINK is holding information seminars around the country this week for workers affected by the suspension of Ansett Airlines services, Minister for Community Services Larry…
Incentives for innovative rural child care
A new booklet outlining funding and incentives available to rural and regional communities for innovative child care services was released today by Federal Community Services…
Child Care Benefit
A year after the introduction of Child Care Benefit (CCB), Federal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today said child care services will need to…
Recognising Dads
It is fitting that this year’s theme for National Child Protection Week is Being a Father is the Most Important Job You’ll Ever Do Fathers…