Opening Address Communities for Children National Forum
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MP**Check against delivery** Thank you Mike. Before I begin, I wish to acknowledge the Traditional Owners on whose land we meet today, and pay my…
The Hon Julie Collins MP
Celebrating our volunteers’ achievements
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPToday marks International Volunteer Day, an opportunity for Australians to recognise the selfless contribution of our volunteers. The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins,…
New survey shines a light on Australians’ financial literacy
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPA new survey has found that more people feel they are in control of their finances, with a greater number of households saving on a…
Celebrating 10 years of support for Australian Families
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today congratulated Families Australia for a decade of support to Australian families. Ms Collins applauded Families Australia’s…
$333,000 for telephone financial counselling in Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAnglicare Tasmania will receive a $333,000 boost from the Gillard Government to expand its telephone financial counselling services to vulnerable Tasmanians. The Parliamentary Secretary for…
More help for vulnerable children in Lismore
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPLismore is one of four sites across Australia trialling a new assessment tool to help doctors, nurses, teachers and other practitioners to identify and respond…
Celebrating Children’s week with study of Australian families
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPToday marks the start of National Children’s Week, which is celebrated this year from 22 to 28 October. The Australian Government, in conjunction with state…
Expert advice on building supportive communities
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today launched a new book which provides expert analysis of ways to best support vulnerable children and…
More help for vulnerable children in Elizabeth
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPChildren needing additional support in the Adelaide suburb of Elizabeth will benefit from more targeted support through a new assessment tool which brings common understanding…
Playford teen parents get more support for work
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPFamilies in and around Playford will have extra help to provide a safe, happy and healthy environment for their children as part of the Gillard…
Reports show Saver Plus is helping people on low incomes
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today launched two reports which highlight the great success of the Saver Plus program. Saver Plus is…
White Balloon Day 2011
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPToday marks the 15th anniversary of White Balloon Day, an annual national event run by Bravehearts to raise awareness of child sexual assault and prevention…
Planning the way forward for child protection research
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Gillard Government has commissioned a National Research Audit to examine research on child protection in Australia and help target further research. Parliamentary Secretary for…
Gillard government launches online financial councellor map
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury and Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins today launched an online map to help people in financial…
Funding Boost to help families in disaster affected Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, and the Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, today announced the Gillard Government would provide an additional $660,000…
New approach to addressing disadvantage in Burnie
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, and Member for Braddon, Sid Sidebottom, today visited Centacare’s Communities for Children service, one of the frontline…
Supporting families in crisis in Deakin
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins and the Member for Deakin, Mike Symon today announced four community organisations in Deakin will share in…
Support for community organisations
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today announced the Gillard Government would provide $30,000 to support the Communities in Control conference from 30…
Celebrating National Families Week in Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today joined Tasmanian families at a multicultural celebration and barbecue on the lawns of the Glenorchy City…
Hobart takes part in Walk Safely to School Day
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPParliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today joined students, teachers and parents from Montagu Bay Primary School in Hobart for Walk Safely to School…
New funding for national 1800 number to provide financial counselling services across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAccess to financial counselling services will be made easier with new funding so all Australians can access financial counselling over the phone through a national…
Funding boost to Foodbank Australia
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPContinued funding from the Gillard Government to Foodbank Australia will help provide food and grocery supplies to more than 2,500 community organisations that support vulnerable…
Funding boost to help vulnerable and disadvantaged Tasmanians
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPFront-line community organisations will be able to provide additional support to vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians with an $83.3 million funding boost over four years for…
More support for community mental health
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Gillard Government is investing an additional $269.3 million over five years in community mental health services, as part of a $2.2 billion funding package…
$3.3 million for family support services in Midland
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today officially launched the Midland Communities for Children Plus service. Families in Midland will benefit from the…