Labor’s social security spokesman, Senator Chris Evans was today given a lesson on the Howard Government’s decision to bring forward an election commitment to increase…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today invited service providers and clients to take part in the Howard Government’s review of…
Parents, carers, professionals and community organisations will soon be able to access relevant and up-to-date parenting information on the first national parenting information website. Speaking…
Over 1.3 million Australians will benefit from the early delivery of the Howard Government’s almost $2 billion Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B election commitment.…
E&OE Introduction Ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to Ms Dianne Gibson, Professor Hayes and the Australian Institute of Family Studies for the opportunity to speak…
The National Family Carers Voice was established in 2003 for a period of two years by then Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Amanda…
The Howard Government is proud to confirm that 1.6 million Australian families have already received the benefit of the $600 per child increase in Family…
Deaf Auslan users across Australia can now access a national booking service, which will provide Auslan interpreted access to medical and health consultation, free of…
Community organisations can now apply for funding under the Howard Government’s 2005 Local Answers and Volunteer Small Equipment Grants programs. The Minister for Family and…
One hundred and ninety women received recognition for their contribution to our Australian way of life today, by being awarded Australia Day Honours in the…
Film maker, writer, director, actor and law student, Khoa Do, is the winner of the 2005 Young Australian of the Year Award. The Minister for…
:A group of Australian volunteer teachers will leave for the Maldives tomorrow to play a part in helping the country and in particular its children,…
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s (AIRC) decision regarding child care awards acknowledges the vital role child care workers play in the development of Australia’s children,…
Thousands of people have accessed the Australian Government’s National Tsunami Website, trying to find the most up to date information on available assistance, contact details,…
The Australian Government has established a national tsunami assistance website to provide help to Australians affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. The Minister for…
About 760,000 students, youths, carers and people with a disability are set to get allowance and payment increases ranging from $28.60 to $270.40 a year…
States and territories will be urged to use some of their multi-billion dollar revenue windfalls from GST, stamp duty and gambling to help Australia’s homeless…
More than 297,000 self-funded retirees holding a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) will on Monday start receiving the first instalment of their new payment of…
Eight new long day care centres located in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales will provide 360 places for children, including 130 for…
Eight organisations will receive Howard Government funding offers under the Strengthening and Supporting Families Coping with Illicit Drug Use (‘Strengthening Families’) initiative. Minister for Family…
Professional and specialised counselling services for people who grew up in institutional or out-of-home care and their families will be increased with funding under the…
Australia’s seniors will receive a boost following the passing of legislation in the Senate today, which will deliver on the Howard Government’s election commitments.I am…
In recognition of the achievements of those Australians, who achieved for women both the right to vote and stand in national elections, a Centenary of…
A plan by Federal Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, to help ageing carers plan for the future of their sons and…
Around $90 million dollars will be provided to community groups and programs Australia-wide to supply services for children in the important developmental stages of their…