Census 2006 – Counting the Homeless
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today used National Homelessness Week as a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining accurate details on the…
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Australian Government delivers $271 000 to disability conferences
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced the Australian Government would deliver $271 000 in funding to 39 conferences focusing on people with…
$2 million to deliver scouting to Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Australian Government will deliver $2 million in funding to Scouts Australia for the National Indigenous Scouting Programme in isolated Indigenous communities. The Minister for…
ACT Government leaves Homeless in the cold
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe ACT Government’s slashing of much-needed funds set aside for public housing in the Territory will threaten the safety and security of our most vulnerable…
Sweet Smell of Success
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPOver $431 000 in Australian Government funding has given forty-two people with a disability in the Broken Hill area the opportunity to maintain meaningful employment.…
Joint commitment gives carers a well-earned break
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today launched a respite house, which has received $1.6 million in funding from the Australian and ACT Governments.…
Minister meets with Indigenous youth
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPA group of 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men and women have met with the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, to update…
Australian Government’s focus on youth with funding extension
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced $7.2 million in funding for 101 local youth services, providing practical support for young people, families…
$8.6m to prevent youth homelessness in Australia
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPMore than $8.6 million in funding will be provided to 46 Reconnect services across Australia to provide continued support to young people and their families.…
Bringing youth issues to the table
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today attended the final meeting of the 2005 National Youth Roundtable, to discuss cultural and linguistic diversity, the…
Government Supports Victims of London Bombings
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralian survivors and family members of the victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings will be able to attend the first anniversary commemorations under…
Governments Deliver $1.4 Million for Housing Research Projects
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced almost $1.4 million in Government funding for 13 projects as part of the latest round of…
Government Recognises 40 Years of Community Service
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, paid tribute to a wide range of dedicated volunteers, in particular, the outgoing patrons Tim Fischer and Judy…
Australian Government to establish National Emergency Call Centre
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralians seeking information after a major disaster or emergency will soon have immediate access to support information, through a national emergency toll free phone number.…
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Arrangements
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Australian Government is committing $13.1 million over four years in the 2006-07 Budget to ensure survivors and their families affected by disasters receive help…
Government Supports Families Attending Bali Bombings Trials
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPAustralian survivors and family members of the victims of the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings will be able to travel to Indonesia to attend part…
Minister for Community Services to Visit Bundaberg
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services and Nationals Member for Parkes, John Cobb will be in Bundaberg over the next two days. Mr Cobb said he…
Minister Cobb visits grassroots services in Brisbane community
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited several services to see first hand the outstanding work they are delivering to the Brisbane community.…
Minister connects with community
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPService providers today showcased their achievements to the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, as part of his visit to grassroots services in the Brisbane…
Progress on Assistance following Cyclone Larry
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today met with Centrelink staff in Innisfail, thanking them for the help they have given to people in…
National Youth Week ’06: Just Add You
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPMix together a bit of fun, a festival and a live band or two, throw in a few exhibitions, then…. Just Add You! The Minister…
Australian Government Assistance following Cyclone Larry
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today said the Australian Government would deliver support and assistance to families and businesses affected by the recent…
Assisting young Australians gain and retain housing and employment
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today presented $330 000 to YP4 as part of the National Homelessness Strategy, to be used for the…
Extending Assistance for Melbourne’s Newly Arrived Young People
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today presented nearly $450 000 in funding to the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues (CMYI), enabling them to…
Mentoring Australia’s youth
Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MPThe Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, joined with the Governor-General, Major-General Michael Jeffrey today to announce a new partnership between the Australian Government and…