Understanding the cultural context of violence against women is critical to reducing violence in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, a new report has found.…
Community organisations can now apply for a share of $160,000 in Commonwealth Government funding for projects that showcase their philanthropic partnerships. In opening the grants…
More Western Australians will gain access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over the next year with the Commonwealth and Western Australian State Governments…
E&OE BEN FORDHAM: Also, this afternoon, we’ve heard from the Federal Government today that tens of thousands of dole bludgers are using medical certificates from…
Joint transcript with: The Hon Michaelia Cash MP Minister for Women E&OE MINISTER PORTER: I’m not going to speak for too long – I suspect…
A $30 million national campaign designed to help break the cycle of violence against women and their children will begin on Sunday. Stop it at…
Local commissioners in the far north Queensland community of Doomadgee will have an extra tool to help families get their kids to school, with the…
E&OE PREMIER BAIRD: I firstly want to congratulate the Minister for the work he’s doing in this area, and also to Peter Shergold, who is…
More than 3.7 million Australians will be better off from today, following increases to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and other payments and allowances.…
Today the Government joined Telstra and the Women’s Services Network (WESNET) to announce a joint commitment to support women experiencing technology-facilitated abuse and to help…
The Government will guarantee the final funding source for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by setting up a special ‘future fund’ to hold Commonwealth…
Today is a watershed moment for how we deliver welfare payments in Australia. The first cashless welfare debit cards are being issued today as part…
The National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) NSW Market Position Statement reveals a jobs and economic boom will be triggered across the state over the next…
E&OE MICHAEL PACHI: We’re joined on the line by the Federal Social Services Minister, Christian Porter. Mr Porter thanks for your time. MINISTER PORTER: Pleasure…
The Coalition Government’s No Jab No Pay policy is encouraging parents to do the right thing for their children and public health, with a sharp…
E&OE FRAN KELLY: Christian is the Federal Social Services Minister with responsibility for the NDIS. Minister, welcome to RN Breakfast. MINISTER PORTER: Thanks Fran, good…
The Commonwealth and state and territory governments have agreed to expand the National Disability Insurance Scheme board and extend the terms of existing board members.…
The Government will provide certainty to the charitable sector and community organisations by today announcing the decision to retain the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission…
E&OE TIM WEBSTER: Now the Minister is clamping down on this and he should be applauded for doing it. Very happy to say that he’s…
E&OE ALAN JONES: Now, Christian Porter, I understand, believes a settlement has been reached and he’s on the line. Christian, good morning. MINISTER PORTER: Alan,…
The Government is taking steps to ensure people pay back their welfare debts if they have received payments they are not entitled to. Two Bills…
*** Check against delivery *** Good afternoon everyone. Over the past twelve months, more than one in every eight Australians has cared for a friend…
*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone. Welcome to Parliament House. As Minister for Social Services I am pleased to welcome the executives of…
E&OE PATRICIA KARVELAS: Christian Porter, welcome back to RN Drive. MINISTER PORTER: Patricia, good to be here and great to be back at my old…
The Commonwealth Government is calling for public submissions on ways to boost the supply of affordable rental housing through innovative financing models. This follows the…