Labor leadership, ABC Radio Drive Hobart with Louise Sanders
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPLOUISE SAUNDERS: Can I ask you first about the mood, the tone inside the party room this morning, for the ballot. JULIE COLLINS: Well, I…
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Headspace Hobart officially open for business
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralia’s newest headspace was officially opened in Hobart today by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler. headspace Hobart is the 33rd headspace…
Campaign on violence against women finalist in international award
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Australian Government’s violence against women social marketing campaign, The Line, is a finalist in an international award for innovation, the Minister for the Status…
Australians in need gaining greater access to affordable loans
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralians under financial pressure are gaining greater access to Australian Government backed affordable loans to provide essentials for their homes, the Minister for Community Services,…
Fair Work Australia ruling on Social and Community Services Sector Award, Sky News PM Agenda
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPASHELIGH GILLON: Joining me from more from Hobart is the Community Services Minister, Julie Collins. Good afternoon to you Julie, you are also the Minister…
138 outstanding Australian women recognised
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPOne hundred and thirty eight women have been honoured in the general division of the Order of Australia in the 2012 Australia Day Awards. The…
Helping families reach their savings goals
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPMore than 3200 Australians have used the Saver Plus program over the past 18 months to save for their children’s or their own education, and…
New report into child protection in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPA new report released today confirms the need for all levels of government to continue to work together to reduce and prevent child abuse and…
Salvation Army spreading the spirit of Christmas
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, today helped wrap gifts and hand out food and toys at the Salvation Army’s Clarence Doorways Centre in…
Twenty-nine Aboriginal trainees graduate in Sydney
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPTwenty-nine Aboriginal students have new industry-specific skills and job opportunities, following their graduation from school based traineeships at a ceremony in Sydney today. Minister for…
Collins in the new Gillard Ministry
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Federal Member for Franklin, Julie Collins MP, was today named as the new Minister for Community Services, the Status of Women, Indigenous Employment and…
New service to help 400 vulnerable young people
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe CREATE Foundation’s new Newcastle office opened today to support up to 400 young people transitioning from out of home care in the Hunter region…
National Communities for Children forum
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins today opened the Communities for Children National Forum, in Glenelg, South Australia. Ms Collins said the two-day…
Supporting grandparent carers
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPGrandparent carers will be able to share experiences and build their parenting skills through 25 new peer support groups which were launched today by the…
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…
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…