More inclusive remote communities
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Turnbull Government will provide more than $9.3 million in grant funding to help make remote communities more inclusive and supportive of people with disability.…
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More support for people with disability in the workplace
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPSupport for Australians with disability in the workplace is increasing. The Australian Government today announced an expanded list of independent assessors, available to assess appropriate…
Businesses missing out
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPMore than half of Australian businesses are missing out on an untapped pool of talent by overlooking candidates with disability during the hiring process. New…
Improved services and job creation in NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe workforce delivering frontline National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services has increased by 10.5 per cent, creating new jobs and providing improved support to Australians…
Referral service for people with disability in NSW
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPPeople with disability in New South Wales will be able to make better and more informed decisions with information provided with the help of a…
Blind Adventurer announced as 2018 Patron
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice today announced blind adventurer and chocolatier Gerrard Gosens OAM as the 2018 Patron for International…
Creating opportunities for jobseekers with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Turnbull Government is strengthening support for businesses employing people with disability through a range of new initiatives. Assistant Minster for Social Services and Disability…
NDIS roll outs across Fraser Coast, North Burnett, South Burnett and Cherbourg
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in the Fraser Coast, North Burnett, South Burnett and Cherbourg region will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability…
NDIS continues rollout across Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPTerritorians living in the Darwin Urban and Central Australian regions will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)…
NDIS continues roll out across Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in regions including Brisbane, Logan and Redlands, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Tablelands, Croydon, Etheridge, Cape York, Torres Strait, Fraser Coast, North Burnett, South Burnett,…
NDIS continues roll out across Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPTasmanian children aged 0-3 years and adults aged 35-49 years will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)…
NDIS continues roll out across Brisbane
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in Brisbane will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2018. Assistant Minister…
NDIS rolls out across Central South Metro WA
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPWestern Australians living in Cockburn, East Fremantle, Fremantle, Kwinana, Melville and South Perth will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability…
NDIS continues roll out across the Gold Coast
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in the Gold Coast and Hinterland will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1…
NDIS rolls out across Logan and Redlands
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in Logan and Redlands will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2018.…
NDIS continues roll out across Cairns and Far North Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders living in Cairns and Far North Queensland will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1…
NDIS rolls out across the Wheatbelt
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPWestern Australians living in the Wheatbelt region will join more than 160,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July…
Australia-International Disability Alliance Reception, United Nations headquarters
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Gillian, Good evening ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests. It is my honour to be here this evening representing…
Supporting footballers with an intellectual disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Turnbull Government is supporting AFL footballers with an intellectual disability. Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan will attend the 2018 AFL National Inclusion Carnival…
Grants top-up to support NDIS transition for West Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice and Disability Services Minister Stephen Dawson has today announced a funding commitment to ensure transition…
Support for Australians with disability in the workplace
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAustralians with disability will be supported to continue in employment with the Turnbull Government providing $5.3 million to supplement their wages. The Turnbull Government believes…
$97m for NDIS services across Victoria
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPVictorians with disability will benefit from improved access to support and services announced today. The Turnbull Government will provide more than $97 million to support…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPCommunity Services Ministers met in Canberra today and agreed priorities to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Ministers agreed to drive…
Improved support for children with disability in NSW
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPChildren with developmental delay and disability across New South Wales (NSW) will have access to Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services. Children in NSW with…
Improved support for Queenslanders with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPQueenslanders with disability will benefit from improved access to support and services announced today. The Turnbull Government will provide more than $233 million for people…