Australian Government support is flowing through to people impacted by the recent flood event in New South Wales, with Services Australia delivering $34 million in…
E&OE HAMISH MACDONALD: Parts of New South Wales have awoken to a swelling flood crisis after further heavy rain swamped already waterlogged rivers. There is…
Thank you for inviting the Prime Minister to speak today. While he is unable to attend, I am honoured to be here. I’d like to…
Australian Government disaster payments will roll out from tomorrow to eligible residents in 23 local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding…
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will get more assistance from the Labor Government to access the National Redress Scheme with Minister for Social Services…
The Australian Government has shown its commitment to identifying and addressing fraud against the Commonwealth, with the conviction and sentencing of a former employee of…
The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment to freeze social security deeming rates at their current levels for a further two years. Minister for…
Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, the…
E&OE VANESSA MILLS: The Federal Social Services Minister is in Kununurra today and tomorrow to begin the process of changing the cashless welfare card from…
E&OE JOHN PAUL JANKE: Well, it’s been in place for six years, but the controversial cashless debit card trial may soon be over. The new…
E&OE BILL SHORTEN, MINISTER FOR THE NDIS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES: Good afternoon. I’m here with a number of federal and state colleagues. From the first…
The Australian Government has announced an additional $5.2 million for financial counselling supports to help those affected by the floods in NSW and Queensland earlier…
The Australian Government has today announced 33 conference organisers will share in $315,000 in funding to maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability. …
E&OE NARELLE GRAHAM: First this hour, the cashless debit card – it’s been hotly debated, it’s an intervention, a form of compulsory income management that…
E&OE EMMA PEDLER: Firstly, though, this morning to the West Coast. Back in 2016 South Australia’s Ceduna region was one of the first to have…
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth today announced the Australian Government will provide grant funding of up to $7.8 million to Western Australia disability employment…
National Disability Insurance Scheme participants who are stuck in hospital due to NDIS delays will be prioritised under a new plan agreed to by the…
Thank you for inviting me here to speak with you today. I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Lands…
The Albanese Labor Government today revealed that welfare payment accuracy has dropped due to the Coalition’s mismanagement of the welfare system, with JobSeeker accuracy dropping…
From 1 July 2022, more than 1.4 million Australian families will see an increase to family payments, while around one million pensioners will also benefit…
E&OE MICHAEL ROWLAND: The new Social Services Minister, Amanda Rishworth, joins us now from Sydney. Minister, good morning and congratulations on the portfolio. AMANDA RISHWORTH: Good…
E&OE ANDY PARK: The Federal Government has promised to deliver a cost of living package in its October budget, but will there be targeted relief…
This week the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) released their latest audit into the cashless debit card program. The report showed whilst noting the Department…
Australians are being encouraged to nominate outstanding Australian Disability Enterprises for a national award. The 2013 Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Awards celebrate and recognise employers…
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Shayne Neumann, and Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Senator Matt…