Media Releases by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
Government’s record investment in homelessness helping to meet demand: AIHW Report
The Australian Government’s record investment to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness is helping to address the demand for services, a…
30 New houses for vulnerable people in Launceston
Young people in Launceston will benefit from a new social housing development opened today, built with the help of $4.2 million from the Australian Government…
Saying no to violence can prevent homelessness
On White Ribbon Day Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib has highlighted violence against women as a major cause of homelessness. White Ribbon…
Homelessness awards nominations extended
Australians have an extra three weeks to nominate outstanding organisations committed to addressing homelessness in the first-ever National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards. With entries now…
Consultation begins on regulation of community housing sector
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today welcomed the launch of public consultation on a national regulatory system for community housing providers. The…
Conference looks for ways to end youth homelessness
A national youth homelessness conference is bringing together Governments, homelessness services, advocates and young people who are united in a desire to end youth homelessness.…
Housing Solutions for Homeless in Camperdown
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib and Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek today opened the Camperdown Common Ground building providing permanent housing and…
125 New Social Houses in Western Sydney
Vulnerable Australians in Western Sydney will now have a place to call home thanks to $29.6 million from the Australian Government for 125 new social…
Eight New Social Housing Dwellings In Canberra
Vulnerable people in Canberra will benefit from a new social housing development opened today, supported with $1.6 million from the Australian Government. Minister for Social…
Street soccer program kicks a goal for homelessness
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib and Senator for Tasmania Carol Brown today took to the soccer field in Hobart today to raise…
Minister helps the Big Issue raise awareness and funds
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today marked Anti-Poverty Week by helping the Big Issue, a not-for-profit community organisation that helps to tackle…
14 New Social Housing Dwellings in Melbourne
Vulnerable people in Melbourne will benefit from a new social housing development opened today, supported with $3.5 million from the Australian Government. Minister for Social…
Nominations open for the National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards
Australians are encouraged to nominate outstanding organisations committed to addressing homelessness in the first-ever National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards. Nominations open today in seven categories,…
104 New Social Housing Units for Dalyellup
The Federal Labor Government has responded to the shortage in affordable housing for older community members in the Bunbury region by fully funding a new…
84 New Social Housing Dwellings in Melbourne
Vulnerable people, including seniors and people with disability, will benefit from a new social housing development opened in Broadmeadows today. Minister for Social Housing and…
Social housing expert panel established to advise on future reforms
The Australian Government today announced the establishment of expert panel to advise the Government on improving the current social housing system and how best to…
International Honour for Aged Care Provider Welcomed by Government
The Australian Government welcomes the United Nations’ Habitat Scroll of Honour award for the care of Victoria’s vulnerable elderly people to Wintringham — a major…
Study to ensure homeless Australians get services they need
A landmark Australian Government study following the lives of more than 1,500 Australians who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness has commenced. Minister…
Helping young people reconnect with their families
Young people at risk of homelessness in Adelaide will benefit from today’s opening of Ruby’s Therapeutic Youth Service in Enfield, a new social housing development…
102 New Social Housing Units for Northbridge
Men at risk of homelessness in Northbridge are set to benefit from 102 new social housing units which will be built with the help of…
30 New Houses for Vulnerable Territorians
People at risk of homelessness in the Darwin area will benefit from the opening today of Ted Collins Village, a new social housing development built…
Minister congratulates Street Socceroos on Fair Play Award
Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness and Minister for Sport Mark Arbib today congratulated Australia’s Street Socceroos for winning the Fair Play Award in the…
24 new apartments for vulnerable South Australians
Vulnerable people, including older Australians, living in Campbelltown are set to benefit from the opening of a housing project delivered by the Gillard Government. Senator…
New housing project for vulnerable South Australians
Vulnerable people living in Goolwa are set to benefit from the opening of a housing project delivered by the Gillard Government. Senator for South Australia…
14 new apartments for vulnerable South Australians
Vulnerable people living in Noarlunga Downs, are set to benefit from today’s opening of a housing project delivered under the Gillard Government’s national commitment to…