Media Releases by The Hon Michelle Landry MP
Keeping kids safe: Day for Daniel 2021
Today marks the 17th annual Day for Daniel – Australia’s largest day of action which raises awareness of child safety by honouring the legacy of…
A fair go for kids: National Child Protection Week 2021
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has welcomed the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect’s (NAPCAN) annual National Child…
Fond farewell to Families Australia CEO
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has today recognised Dr Brian Babington AM, the outgoing CEO of Families Australia, for his immense…
Public consultations now open for the successor plan to the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has today launched an online consultation process to support the development of the first five-year implementation…
Celebrating Australian families
National Families Week (15-21 May) is an event which is dedicated to recognising the vital role that families play within the fabric of Australia. Joined…
New provider announced for the redesigned Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has today announced Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) as the successful provider delivering the Morrison Government’s $4.75 million…
Strengthening our communities through Volunteer Grants
The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s volunteers, with up to $20 million in grants now available to support them in local communities across the nation.…
2020 Day for Daniel unites Australians on child safety
Tomorrow on Day for Daniel, Australia’s largest child safety awareness and education day, it is an important reminder of our duty to protect every Australian…
National Children’s Week 2020
National Children’s Week begins 24 October and across the country it’s important that we celebrate the rights of children and young people to have a…
Grant round opens for the Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
The Morrison Government is inviting applications for a competitive grant opportunity to deliver the Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service (ICAFSS). The ICAFSS is a…
New research to strengthen support for carers
The Morrison Government will provide more than $360,000 in funding for the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) to undertake ground-breaking research that will enhance…
Putting kids first: National Child Protection Week 2020
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has welcomed the launch of this year’s National Child Protection Week. National Child Protection Week is…
NSW Introduces Integrated Birth Certificates
The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry MP, has today commended the NSW Government for moving to introduce integrated birth certificates. As…
Anne Hollonds appointed as new National Children’s Commissioner
The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry has today congratulated Anne Hollonds on her appointment as Australia’s incoming National Children’s Commissioner. Since…
$1 million boost for the Northern Territory Tripartite Forum
The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, the Hon Michelle Landry MP, has today announced one-off funding of $1 million to support the Northern…
Strengthening Territory Child Protection and Youth Justice
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry will attend the ninth meeting of the Northern Territory Tripartite Forum, which is being held today…
Consultation opens for the redesign of the Intercountry Adoption Family Support Service
The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry MP, has today announced a public consultation process on the redesign of the Intercountry Adoption…
Supporting older Australians to get online
The Morrison Government is extending its highly successful Be Connected program that helps older Australians navigate the online world safely. Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety…
Improving information sharing to protect vulnerable children
Australia’s most at risk children will be better protected by a world-first information sharing platform from next year which is designed to improve collaboration between…
Untangling the knot of trauma – Blue Knot Day 2019
Today marks the tenth anniversary of Blue Knot Day, established by the Blue Knot Foundation to raise awareness of the more than five million adult…
Day for Daniel
The child safety legacy of Daniel Morcombe unites Australia like little else. In Parliament today, on the eve of Day for Daniel, that unity will…
Right to enjoy childhood focus of National Children’s Week
Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry today calls on all Australians to participate in the wide variety of activities planned nationwide for National…
New guide for handling complaints involving children
The Coalition Government has today launched a new guide to help organisations better handle complaints that upholds the rights and voices of young Australians. The…
Rocky expo showcases support for people with disability
People with disability and their supporters and families are encouraged to contribute their input into the reshaping of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Federal…
Landry launches trial of a text messaging support service for new parents
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, today launched a trial for Parent Link at a community event in Rockhampton. Parent Link is a…