The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Work begins on the Alice Springs Accommodation Park

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Construction has begun on the $11 million Alice Springs Accommodation Park, which will provide safe short-term accommodation for Indigenous people who visit the town. The…

New program to keep children safe in their families

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government today announced the organisations in each State and Territory which will share in $9.3 million over three years under a new program…

Government supporting Australians with disability

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

People with disability are going to be encouraged to participate in landmark reforms that will help the Rudd Government deliver lasting gains in this important…

Find and connect service for Forgotten Australians

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Rudd Government will help Forgotten Australians and former child migrants reconnect with their families as part of the $26.5 million Find and Connect Service.…

Closing the Gap – Strengthening Indigenous Communities

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Rudd Government is building on its commitment to close the gap in life expectancy and life opportunities for Indigenous Australians through targeted investment to…

Celebrating volunteers in National Volunteer Week

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Today marks the start of a week-long celebration of Australia’s volunteers. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the…

Healing Foundation makes milestone move towards healing

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government today welcomed a milestone in the establishment of the Healing Foundation as Australia’s key body to support healing projects in Aboriginal and…

Walk Safely to School Day

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, and Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin,…

Paid Parental Leave

Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

*** E & OE – Proof only *** FIONA PARKER: All right let’s talk about a very important issue. You’re pregnant, you want to take…

Building skills to protect Australia’s children

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government will develop and roll-out an accredited training program to boost the capacity of community service workers to identify and respond to families…

Paid Parental Leave – Doorstop, Sydney

Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

*** E & OE – Proof only *** JOURNALIST: Tell us about the changes that you announced today? JENNY MACKLIN: As you know we are…