Multicultural Aged care forum
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE…………………………………………… Thank you very, very much Rosa. Can I start by acknowledging you in your role as CEO, the members of your Board of Management,…
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Launch of evaluation of Legal Aid NSW partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI)
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE…………………………………………… Thank you very much. I would like to start by also adding my acknowledgement of the traditional owners. I would also like to acknowledge:…
Translating and Interpreting Industry Roundtable
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE…………………………………………… Can I extend a very warm welcome to you all here to Parliament House. I understand from Cate McKenzie (DSS) that this has not…
Video message for the launch of A Ticket to Paradise
Transcript by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsGood evening. Thank you for your kind invitation to represent the Prime Minister Tony Abbott to launch this landmark exhibition – “A Ticket to Paradise”.…
Address to the Settlement Council of Australia AGM, Parliament House Canberra
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThank you very, very much and can I start by also adding my acknowledgement of the traditional owners which I am sure was done earlier.…
Self-reliant migrants build a better Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today thanked agencies who support new arrivals to settle in Australia. The Department…
Young Muslims contribute to harmony
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, yesterday used a Sydney conference to recognise the contribution of Australian Muslims. Organised…
Sixth Annual Regional Illawarra Leadership Summit
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Can I start by also adding my acknowledgement to the traditional owners. Can I also acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues Minister…
Translating and Interpreting Sector Roundtable
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today invited representatives of the translating and interpreting sector to come together to…
Westpac Awards celebrate community leadership
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today acknowledged the important contribution of corporate Australia in building vibrant communities. Senator…
Awards show Australia’s new arrivals mean business
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says it is an honour to recognise this year’s business success stories among…
New faces on NAATI Board
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, has appointed three new members to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and…
Sydney Youth Summit to Light a FUSE for Bright Ideas
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today participated in a youth summit that will seek to dismantle negative social…
$6.5 million committed to delivering Australian cultural information for humanitarian entrants
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Australian Government is committing $6.5 million to help humanitarian entrants settle in Australia. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta…
Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW Annual General Meeting
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE May I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners of this land. Can I also acknowledge Minister Dominello, John Robinson, Mehreen Faruqi,…
Interview with Faten El-Dana, Radio 2MFM Sydney
Transcript by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Faten El-Dana: Dear listeners, I would like to welcome to the studios of 2MFM the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services with…
ABC TV Capital Hill with Lyndal Curtis
Transcript by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsLyndal Curtis: The Government has put some money and says it’s putting a lot of work into preventing young Australians being radicalised. The Parliamentary Secretary…
Celebrating 65 years of the People’s Republic of China
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, tonight attended a gala banquet in Sydney to celebrate the 65th anniversary of…
Address to Australian Council of Chinese Organisations’ Gala Banquet for 65th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Thank you Consul General, I will make sure your message is passed on to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister. Can I start…
“Say NO to Racism” Training Package Launch
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners. And I would also like to acknowledge my Federal Parliamentary Colleague David Feeney,…
Asian Leadership Network Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners. Can I also acknowledge my Federal Colleagues Richard Di Natale and Rob Mitchell,…
Australian Human Rights Commission – Launch of Workplace Diversity Tool
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Can I start by also adding my acknowledgement of the traditional owners. Luke Sayers, Ken Woo, Lisa Annese, Adam Creighton, many, many distinguished guests,…
International Conference on Community Translation
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE & OE Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners. Can I thank you Professor Peter Hutchings for your kind welcome…
Sustainable Migration for the Future – Costs, Benefits or Somewhere in Between
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE & OE Can I start by also adding my acknowledgement to the traditional owners. Can I also acknowledge the Honourable Zowie Bettison, Lynn Arnold,…
Italians Down Under Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Can I start by acknowledging you Ambassador and thanking you for your invitation, Consul General, my Federal, State and Italian Parliamentary colleagues, former colleague…