The Morrison Government will provide $1 million in grants for community organisations to provide digital devices to older Australians through the Be Connected program. Minister…
E&OE ANNELISE NIELSEN: Now joining us live is Social Services Minister, Anne Ruston. Anne Ruston, thank you for your time. There’s been a push for…
The lifting of mutual obligations will continue until 22 May 2020 as a result of the impact of COVID-19. During this time employment services remain…
Community Services Ministers met to discuss current actions underway to support communities, families and children to manage the impact of COVID-19. All Ministers acknowledged that…
The Australian Government has taken urgent action to protect the lives of Australians with disability as we continue to confront the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday,…
The Morrison Government is providing an immediate $100 million funding injection to more than 300 charities and community organisations to support Australians in the wake…
The Morrison Government has committed more than $154 million in additional support for Australians living with disability, experiencing domestic and family violence and families doing…
The Morrison Government will provide $32.5 million to states and territories to immediately bolster frontline services to protect those most at risk of domestic violence…
The Government is committed to ensuring the well-being of Australians with disability are considered as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. As such, an advisory group has…
E&OE… PETER STEFANOVIC: Well, joining me now is Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Minister, good morning to you. Thanks so much for joining us.…
More help will be given to millions of Australians battling the devastating impacts of coronavirus with a $1.1 billion package which boosts mental health services,…
The Morrison Government will continue the suspension of mutual obligation until 27 April 2020 to support job seekers through this difficult period. As demand remains…
The Morrison Government has expanded the eligibility criteria for JobSeeker Payment to support sole traders and Australians who are self-employed if their income is negatively…
The Morrison Government is placing a temporary pause on placing new eligible participants on to the Cashless Debit Card in all existing trial sites. Minister…
The Morrison Government is expanding the eligibility criteria for the fortnightly $550 Coronavirus supplement to Australians receiving student support payments. Minister for Families and Social…
From today the JobSeeker Payment will progressively combine seven payments into one, replacing Newstart Allowance as the main payment for working-age unemployed people. This is…
Community Services Ministers met via video conference to discuss priorities to improve the safety of children and young people in Australian communities. All Ministers acknowledged…
About 900,000 Australians will see an increase to their fortnightly social security payments following the Morrison Government’s decision to reduce deeming rates in response to…
Australia’s social security system has a number of existing features to support people in the context of COVID-19. At present, Australians who are unable to…
The Morrison Government is dedicating $20 million to expand the successful No Interest Loan Scheme to help women experiencing domestic violence rebuild their lives to…
The Morrison Government is providing a $2.8 million funding extension for Local Support Coordinators to ensure this support service for victims of domestic and family…
$20 million No-Interest Loans announcement, domestic violence, deeming rates, stimulus package, Coronavirus, Newstart KIERAN GILBERT: The Social Services Minister and Minister for Families, Anne Ruston,…
The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to simplify the welfare system after Parliament today passed legislation to make the income reporting process easier…
The story of Australia is as much as anything a story of strong women. Courageous, trailblazing women and girls who roll up their sleeves and…
Domestic and family violence is totally abhorrent and unacceptable. It is as simple as that. There are no excuses for it. As a Government, our…