Huon Valley community working with youth
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPYoung people in Huon Valley, with the help of local police, will have access to a range of activities and a support network following the…
The Hon John Cobb MP
Oakdale Industries
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPFollowing the recent bush fires in Hobart, the Australian Government has provided additional funding of almost $30,000 to assist Oakdale Industries with repairs and equipment.…
Statement
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPMinister for Community Services, John Cobb, categorically rejects the allegations made in today’s Australian newspaper, that ‘if he had a child with a disability and…
Reforms to Advocacy Will Ensure Service Is Available To All In Need
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPMinister for Community Services John Cobb today rejected the statement by Labor Senator for Queensland, Jan McLucas, that advocacy services will shut their doors on…
Equity for rural pensioners
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb today said the Australian Government had passed legislation (Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation…
Labor Wrong Again
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today rejected claims by Member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek, that the Australian Government is failing women and children…
Minister Cobb visits Orange
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, was in Orange today to visit Wangarang Industries, a local organisation providing employment for up to 125 people…
Mudgee youth Reconnect
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, will today visit the Mudgee Reconnect Service, which is supporting young people who are homeless, or at risk…
Equal employment opportunities in Mudgee
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today toured the facilities of Mudgee Foundation and met with the dedicated employees who have made the business…
Funding for a haven in the west
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced more than $200 000 in additional funding to Westhaven Industries to help the organisation purchase new…
Enhancement of the National Disability Advocacy Program
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPPeople with a disability in regional Australia will have increased access to disability advocacy services, under proposed changes to the Australian Government’s National Disability Advocacy…
Helping the Youth of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Accommodation Service (KBYAS), which helps young people in the region. ‘The Salvation Army…
Minister Cobb visits Activ Mining Supplies
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited Activ Mining Supplies, a business providing meaningful employment for people with disability in Kalgoorlie. ‘Activ Mining…
Minister Cobb supports disability advocacy
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited the Goldfields Community Legal Centre which is contracted by Sussex Street Community Law Service to deliver…
Activ receives $1 million for employment services
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPA business service in Western Australia will receive an additional $1 million in Australian Government funding to support their disability employment services. The Minister for…
Workpower gets $100,000 boost
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPPerth employment service Workpower has received almost $100,000 in Australian Government funding to assist them in providing supported employment opportunities to more than 250 people…
Keeping youth in Joondalup connected
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited Joondalup Youth Support Service to see first hand the outstanding support they provide for young people…
$4.1 million to address homelessness in Australia
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today called for services working towards preventing and reducing homelessness in the community to apply for a share…
Minister connecting with youth in Melbourne’s north
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today toured the successfully run Crossroads Reconnect service, which provides mediation, counselling and support sessions for young people…
Government Delivering Jobs for Disabled Australians
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb highlighted in Question Time today the Australian Government’s role in creating meaningful employment for Australians with disabilities. Mr…
Families to visit Bali for anniversary of bombing
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPRelatives of victims of the 2005 Bali Bombings will be able to return to Indonesia for the first anniversary of the attacks with the help…
New premises for Self Help Workplace
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPMember for Bass, Michael Ferguson, on behalf of the Minister for Community Services, Hon John Cobb, today officially opened the new, purpose-built retail shopfront for…
One-on-one support for Gunnedah youth
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPYoung people aged 8 to 19 years in Gunnedah, NSW, will receive one-on-one mentoring as a result of more than $143 000 in Australian Government…
AIHW bulletin highlights child homelessness
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) today released a bulletin showing that children make up 43 per cent of people in supported accommodation.…
Celebration of Youth
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPTrisha Broadbridge, 2006 Young Australian of the Year, today joined the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, to celebrate International Youth Day and the contribution…