The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its election commitment to recognise the immense contribution of Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. The House…
*Check against delivery* Chair, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Representatives, Australia welcomes the opportunity to contribute to today’s discussion. If we are serious about protecting human rights…
The Albanese Labor Government is working with the Victorian Government to deliver new changing places across the state, ensuring all Australians can better enjoy and…
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth will lead the Australian delegation, including a group of Australians with diverse experience with disability, to attend the 16th…
Australia’s modern identity is one of rich heritage, home to more than 300 ancestries and the world’s oldest continuing culture of Australia’s First Nations people.…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the MIKTA countries, Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia. We recognise…
The delivery of a National Disability Data Asset is now a reality with all states and territories committed to take part. The NDDA will improve…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: the National Disability Data Asset SCOTT WALES, HOST: We’re joined now by the Federal Social Services Minister, Amanda Rishworth. Amanda, welcome to…
Thank you very much for that introduction. It’s really wonderful to be here with you today and I would like to start by acknowledging that…
We became a step closer to a referendum on a Voice to Parliament last Wednesday with the passing of the Bill through the Lower House.…
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment opportunities for people with disability, focusing on jobs in the tourism sector. Twelve organisations…
More than 490,000 Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders will receive financial relief to support them with the rising costs of energy bills. All Commonwealth Seniors…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topic: Voice to Parliament. NATALIE BARR, HOST: Let’s bring in Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce. Good morning to…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Mark McGowan resignation, Voice to Parliament KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: I’m joined live now by the Minister for Social Services. Amanda Rishworth joins…
The Albanese Labor Government is announcing a $3 million national advertising campaign to help boost participation in volunteering. Research shows that since 2016 there has been…
The Albanese Labor Government is committing an additional $142.2 million over five years to further support survivors of institutional child sexual abuse through the National…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: National Redress Scheme, JobSeeker, Autism pilots TOM CONNELL, HOST: Joining me live is Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth. Thanks very much for…
The Albanese Labor Government will help strengthen the supported employment sector with an additional $57 million in funding. Supported employment services, often known as Australian…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Strengthening employment support for people with disability, early Autism diagnoses and interventions STACEY LEE, HOST: Amanda Rishworth is the Federal Minister for…
Hundreds of babies aged nine to 14-months with early signs of autism will have a better chance of appropriate developmental supports, with the announcement of…
Good morning. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the lands on which we meet, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and…
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to financial counselling announcing more than $1.7 million in funding to further support capability and capacity building at…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Autism pilots, National Autism Strategy Oversight Council, JobSeeker, Stage 3 tax cuts, Budget AMANDA RISHWORTH, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES: I am really…
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing our commitment to combatting modern slavery with a funding boost of $24.3 million for the Support for Trafficked People…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Modern slavery, JobSeeker, workforce participation and cost of living support VIRGINIA TRIOLI, HOST: The Social Services Minister joins you now. Amanda Rishworth,…