The Australian Government today introduced legislation to create the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The scheme will begin on 1…
Parents who don’t vaccinate their children against disease will lose part of their fortnightly family support payment. From 1 July 2018, Family Tax Benefit Part…
Reforms to the child support program that make the system simpler and more equitable for parents passed the Senate today. The Family Assistance and Child…
A National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse moved another step closer when legislation was introduced into the Victorian Parliament today that…
The Turnbull Government is continuing to provide a genuine safety net for those most in need, while making it more sustainable by strengthening the integrity…
Children with severe disability who are unable to live at home will receive the support and care they need. The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have…
A National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse moved another step closer when legislation was introduced into the New South Wales Parliament…
The Turnbull Government will provide $2.7 million to make the Australian Capital Territory more inclusive for people with disability. The Government is providing grants for…
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement that Queensland and the Northern Territory have joined the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. …
The Turnbull Government will fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that is providing life-changing support to Australians with disability. Because of a stronger…
Women on Norfolk Island will receive free advice and training to help them plan for their financial future, along with training and mentoring to strengthen…
The Burnie community will be invited to brainstorm ideas to help local, unemployed people find work at an Australian first ‘ideas exchange’. An ‘ideas exchange’…
The Cashless Debit Card will improve the lives of people in the Goldfields community. Around 3,600 people in the Goldfields community will receive the Cashless…
Australia’s welfare system will be simpler and provide greater encouragement for people to move from welfare into work with the passage of the Welfare Reform…
The University of Queensland will evaluate the success of the Government’s innovative approaches to addressing long-term welfare dependency. The Try, Test and Learn Fund is…
The Federal Government welcomes today’s announcement the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has joined the national Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Australia…
Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan and Assistant Minister for Children and Families David Gillespie met Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Minister for Territory…
The Department of Social Services’ (DSS) national office building in Canberra was today named after Dame Enid Lyons, former Liberal politician, the first woman elected…
The Turnbull Government is funding innovative community projects that target disadvantage and encourage a sense of community. The Strong and Resilient Communities grants program will…
A special home for the victims of forced marriage will offer a safe place for them to rebuild their lives. Minister for Social Services Dan…
Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson said the $120 million National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) headquarters under construction in Geelong would create hundreds of local jobs…
Around 4.7 million pension and allowance recipients will receive an increase to their welfare payments from 20 March. The increases will help pensioners and allowance…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you for the opportunity to address the Safe Children Conference. Acknowledgements Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM Janet Schorer (NSW Children’s…
The Turnbull Government is working to prevent youth homelessness by linking at-risk Australians with essential services. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan today announced funding…
A new report on the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of Australia’s young people shows we are leading the world in some areas, including low…