Community organisations will benefit from $20 million in grants to support the efforts of their volunteers. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced the…
Australians with hearing impairment will receive improved support and faster access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today…
A range of new pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will begin from 1 July to support the development of a sustainable…
An Autism Advisory Group has been established to provide advice and feedback to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The establishment of the advisory group…
The achievements of two local governments in violence prevention and disability and inclusion have been recognised at the 2018 National Awards for Local Government. Minister…
The Australian Parliament today passed legislation to establish the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, ensuring the scheme can begin on…
The Turnbull Government will establish a National Office for Child Safety and issue a formal apology in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses…
The Turnbull Government welcomes the Uniting Church in Australia’s announcement they will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The…
Senator for Western Sydney and Minister for Defence Marise Payne today joined Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan in Penrith for the official opening of…
The Turnbull Government welcomes the announcement another four non-government institutions will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The Anglican…
The Turnbull Government has urged the Parliament to support the Cashless Debit Card trial in Hinkler and help break the cycle of welfare dependency. The…
The Coalition Government has accepted all 11 recommendations of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education (IRRRRE), committing to a whole of government…
The Turnbull Government welcomes the Catholic Church’s announcement they will join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The National Redress…
The Australian Government has agreed or agreed in principle to all of the recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry into legislation to create a National…
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the South Australian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. This will allow the survivors of institutional child…
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the Northern Territory Government will join the National Redress Scheme. Final policy details have been agreed between the…
The Turnbull Government is today announcing a Productivity Commission review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA). The Agreement is designed to ensure the disability services…
Community organisations will receive legal support to help keep volunteers safe and better manage their organisations. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced a…
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that the Tasmanian Government will join the National Redress Scheme. This will allow the survivors of institutional child sexual…
People with disability in the Northern Territory will receive better and more support with the roll out of additional services. The Turnbull Government will provide…
The New South Wales Government has passed legislation to join the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin…
Young parents in Mandurah and Rockingham will receive one-on-one coaching to address their barriers to employment as part of an innovative trial to tackle welfare…
The Turnbull Government is determined to introduce a drug testing trial in Mandurah to help residents get the help they need to get off drugs…
A second evaluation of the Cashless Debit Card across the three trial sites will assess the ongoing effectiveness of the program. Minister for Social Services…
Jobless youth at risk of long-term unemployment in Perth will be paired with mature volunteer mentors to improve their chances of finding and keeping a…