A 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…
The 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,…
*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…
The achievements and contributions of hundreds of thousands of people with disability are being celebrated today, as part of International Day of People with Disability.…
The achievements and contribution of five outstanding Australians have been recognised with National Disability Awards presented in Canberra tonight.The , Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary…
Disability business services across the country will now come together under the name Australian Disability Enterprises. , Bill Shorten, today launched the name and new…
Four young men and women with spinal injuries have bravely shared their stories and are profiled in four new Community Service Announcements (CSAs) launched today…
Young people with disability met to discuss the barriers they face at the National Disability Strategy Youth Roundtable in Melbourne today. Bill Shorten, said over…
Bill 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…
Jenny 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…
A national rollout of 150 PlayConnect Playgroups over four years will help families and carers of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or ASD…
Jenny Macklin, Attorney-General Robert McClelland and , Bill Shorten, today announced that Professor Ron McCallum was elected to the United Nations Committee for the Convention…
The 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…
The 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…
Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today launched a discussion paper for the National Disability Strategy. “To ensure the…
*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong) ( ) (9:33 AM) -Autism spectrum disorder affects a growing number of Australians, and autistic children have special needs…
For the first time, lump sum payments are being extended to include more than 700,000 Disability Support Pensioners. The Rudd Government will deliver a $4.8…
The largest ever Australian Paralympic Team to compete abroad returned to our shores today with 79 medals, including 23 gold. Minister for Sport and Youth,…
Check against delivery STEVE PRICE: Joining me on the line from Beijing is Bill Shorten, the , morning to you. BILL SHORTEN: Good morning, Steve.…
Kurt Fearnley’s thrilling win in the marathon today topped off a golden night at the 2008 Paralympic Games for Australia. Our men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team,…
Australia is up for three huge Paralympic golds tonight as the Games head into the final two days of competition. The Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team,…
A new national advisory council providing advice to the Australian Government on the needs of people with disability, their families and carers is meeting for…
JASON MORRISON: Well, with the attention of the Olympic Games now, I guess, well it’s history really, focus attends – rightly goes towards the Paralympic…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Monday, 1 September 2008 TONY LEONARD: Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, joins us now. Morning, Bill. BILL SHORTEN: Good morning, Tony.…
The largest Australian Paralympic Team to compete abroad today left for Beijing to take on the world’s best in the 13th Paralympic Games. , Bill…