The Hon John Cobb MP

Rudd embarrasses Labor on Child Care

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John Cobb, acting Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, today said that Kevin Rudd’s comments on child care prove the Australian Labor Party,…

Child Care Vacancy Data

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Acting Federal Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister John Cobb said the Government yesterday provided information on Child Care Vacancy Data in response to…

NSW Response a Start – More Resources Needed

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Acting Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister John Cobb today welcomed the overdue New South Wales Government response to the report of the Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault…

1 January 2007 changes to help families and seniors

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Acting Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, John Cobb, today said from 1 January 2007, individuals and families would be further supported with…

Government Welcomes Federal Court’s Decision

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The Acting Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, John Cobb has welcomed the Federal Court’s decision to confirm the appointment of an administrator…

Projects to Support New South Wales homeless

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People in New South Wales who are homeless or in need of support services will be further assisted through five new projects, with funding from…

Projects to support Northern Territory homeless

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People in the Northern Territory who are homeless or in need of support services will be further assisted through three new projects, with funding from…

Better Service for Disabled People

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The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced a number of enhancements to the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) that will increase the availability…

Labor out of touch on youth leadership

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Claims by Labor spokesperson Tania Plibersek that the Australian Government is undermining youth organisations by merging the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group with the National…

Young Australians to have their say

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Young Australians who are passionate about making a real difference will have the opportunity to have their say on issues which impact on their lives…

Minister visits Devon Industries

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Devon Industries, a division of Devonfield Enterprises, has been receiving funding to support people with disabilities in the workforce since October 1992. The Minister for…

Minister visits Anglicare Tasmania

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As part of a three day tour of Tasmania, the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, who was accompanied by Mark Baker, Federal Member for…

Rural Co-Pilots guided into their future

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Australian Government funding, of $120,000 in the 2006-2007 financial year, will strengthen the Rural Co-Pilots mentoring program across Northern Tasmania. The Minister for Community Services,…

Community Services Minister visits support services

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The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, accompanied by local Federal Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, today visited Anglicare Tasmania, Colony 47 Inc and Relationship…

BlueLine Laundry continues to clean with more funding

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The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited BlueLine Laundry which receives Disability Employment Assistance funding of $345,929 to support 43 employees with disability…

Improved support services for Tasmania’s homeless

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People at risk of homelessness in Tasmania will soon have improved access to support services through a joint commitment by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments…