Speech at the launch of the Raising Children Network autism website
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*Check against delivery* Good morning to all of you, I am delighted to see such a big turn out, particularly the interest shown by members…
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Adelaide roundtable hears concerns of people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government would continue to work for better services for people with disability and to ensure they got fair treatment in the workplace and…
Extra help for young people in out-of-home care
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government today announced a $165,000 grant for the CREATE Foundation to provide more support and help to young people in out-of-home care. CREATE…
Exploring improved communications access for disabled Australians
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Rudd Government is investigating new ways to improve access to communications services and technologies for people with disabilities. “Communications services and technologies are vital…
Disability Discrimination Act Amendment Bill – February 11th
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong-) (5.27 pm) – It is a pleasure to be speaking on the Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation…
Aviation Access Working Group
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*Check against delivery* I’d like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Ngambri and Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to elders, past…
New working group to improve access to air travel for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA new working group will explore practical measures to improve access to air services for people with disability.The Aviation Access Working Group was launched today…
Families, Housing, Community Services Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong- ) (11.56 am) I rise to speak on the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation…
More Australians using disability employment services
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPMore Australians with disabilities are using Australian Government employment services according to new figures contained in the Australian Government Disability Services Census 2007 report. Over…
Government supports more children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPUp to 1000 more children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) will be eligible for funding of up to $12,000 under the Helping Children with Autism…
National Disability Agreement begins
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPFrom 1 January 2009 a new $5.3 billion National Disability Agreement will pave the way for substantial reforms to the disability services system, as part…
Breaking down barriers for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA new report released today on disability support pensioners shows that under the Howard Government fewer than one-in-ten people on the Disability Support Pension were…
Boosting employment for people with disability and mental illness
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Rudd Government today released a paper which outlines its approach to increasing employment for people with disability including mental illness.The Minister for Employment Participation,…
Launch of the “What Does Chris Want” project
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*Check against delivery* I would like to acknowledge the Nolan family, Mary Nolan of course and all of your assembled friends and of course Chris…
International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe achievements and contributions of hundreds of thousands of people with disability are being celebrated today, as part of International Day of People with Disability.…
Five outstanding Australians receive National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe achievements and contribution of five outstanding Australians have been recognised with National Disability Awards presented in Canberra tonight.The , Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary…
Australian Disability Enterprises launched
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPDisability business services across the country will now come together under the name Australian Disability Enterprises. , Bill Shorten, today launched the name and new…
Community reminded to guard against spinal cord injuries
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPFour young men and women with spinal injuries have bravely shared their stories and are profiled in four new Community Service Announcements (CSAs) launched today…
National Disability Strategy Youth Roundtable
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPYoung people with disability met to discuss the barriers they face at the National Disability Strategy Youth Roundtable in Melbourne today. Bill Shorten, said over…
Give people with disability a go with Opportunity
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPBill Shorten, today launched a new publication which outlines compelling reasons for including people with disability as customers and employees.The Australian Government provided $40,000 to…
National Disability Awards finalists announced
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPJenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today announced the 15 finalists for the 2008 National Disability Awards. The National Disability Awards are held…
Connecting families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA national rollout of 150 PlayConnect Playgroups over four years will help families and carers of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or ASD…
Eminent Australian elected to UN Committee
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPJenny Macklin, Attorney-General Robert McClelland and , Bill Shorten, today announced that Professor Ron McCallum was elected to the United Nations Committee for the Convention…
$500,000 to expand advocacy for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government is providing the Kingston, Greater Dandenong and Casey Local Government Areas with up to $100,000 for individual advocacy support for people with…
Early intervention funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Rudd Government will start rolling out the $90 million early intervention component of its Helping Children with Autism package from 27 October.Families of children…