Mental health carers across Australia are reporting better access to information and support according to a new report released today, however there are challenges to…
The Opposition is playing politics with an important reform to provide for the needs of people with severe disability. They have broken a commitment to…
Nine outstanding individuals were honoured today for their contributions to the disability sector at the annual National Disability Awards. Among the award winners are educators,…
People with a disability in the ACT are set to benefit from the introduction of a new national disability parking permit, Chief Minister and Minister…
** Check against delivery ** Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we…
Parents and carers of people with a disability today had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the many local organisations and services available to support…
Carers in Cairns today had the opportunity to have their say on the development of a National Carer Strategy, ensuring the needs of carers in…
Introduction Thank you Commissioner Durkin for your introduction. I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal…
Australia’s carers have been formally recognised for their contribution to society with the passing of the Carer Recognition Bill through Parliament today. The new legislation…
Today marks the two year anniversary of the Australian Government’s $190 million Helping Children with Autism package, an initiative aimed at providing early intervention services…
We mourn the passing of Anne McDonald, an author and advocate for people with disability. Her death in Melbourne on Friday is a sad loss…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to change the rules surrounding Special Disability Trusts to give families and carers of people with severe disability more…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to crack down on people on the Disability Support Pension (DSP) who live permanently overseas but return to Australia…
I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their Elders,…
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today met…
Queensland Labor Senator Jan McLucas is pleased and honoured to be appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Queensland and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers…