The acting Minister for Housing and Homelessness and Member for Franklin, Julie Collins, today encouraged Tasmanians to get involved in National Homeless Persons’ Week. The…
Australians concerned about homelessness are this week holding special events across the country to celebrate National Homeless Persons’ Week and raise awareness of the issue.…
The acting Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Julie Collins, today welcomed the latest research analysis showing most public and community housing tenants are satisfied with…
Strengthening mental health support for children and their families has been a key focus of the second meeting of the Australian Government’s Children and Family…
Women in Tasmania are invited to take part in Australian Government consultations in Hobart this week about issues facing women in the workplace and ways…
The Minister for Community Services and Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, today called on the O’Farrell State Government to clarify whether it…
The Australian, state and territory governments have today agreed to build a more solid evidence base on domestic violence and sexual assault as part of…
Northern Territory women are invited to take part in Australian Government consultations in Darwin next week about issues facing women in the workplace and on…
The Australian Government has renewed funding for a Melbourne project which helps refugee and migrant men from Africa settle into life in Australia. The Minister…
The Gillard Government will provide an additional $1 billion as part of our contribution to the historic pay rise awarded to Australia’s social and community…
Two young Indigenous Australians have been nationally recognised in this year’s National Art and Poster and the Rap4Respect competitions in Hobart. Senator for Tasmania, Carol…
The Australian Government is investing $250,000 in a new project in Hobart which helps women with intellectual disability develop skills and friendships to reduce their…
About 150,000 of some of Australia’s lowest paid workers will benefit from regular pay rises totalling between 23 and 45 per cent from 1 December…
Australian Government funding for 10 community organisations will help them deliver a range of innovative, locally-driven projects to support disadvantaged Australians. The Minister for Community…
Good morning. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting, the Ngunnawal people, and pay…
The Australian Government is investing over $900,000 in a range of projects and services aimed at bridging the gender pay gap and supporting girls and…
New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the House of Representatives today. The Minister for Status of Women, Julie Collins MP,…
A new web portal will provide up-to-date information for social and community services (SACS) organisations impacted by the Fair Work Australia decision on wage increases…
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and the Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins MP, today announced new measures to…
Women aspiring to become board members have today been given assistance through the announcement of 70 scholarships in the Board Diversity Scholarship program. Speaking at…
The yards of the Cascades Female Factory will be filled with the footprints of the convict buildings that housed the women who were once held…
Innovative accommodation for people with disability will be built in Kingston as a result of a $60 million Australian Government initiative. Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities…
The Minister for Social Inclusion, Mark Butler and the Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, have today announced that the Australian Bureau of Statistics will…
Parents concerned about how to protect their children from cyberbullying can seek advice from a new Australian Government resource published today. The Minister for Community…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, and Senator for New South Wales, Matt Thistlethwaite, today launched a free app for mobile phones…