Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Joint venture connects regional communities

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Centrelink’s use of video technology to link Tasmanian communities is leading the nation in customer service delivery, the Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator…

Another Latham backflip

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Opposition Leader, Mr Latham, has broken more promises today with the release of his gambling policy. The promises Mr Latham made earlier this year to…

Further Help For Launceston Families at Risk of Homelessness

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the Household Organisational Management Expenses (HOME) Advice Program, in Launceston. Senator Patterson said…

Mentors rewarded for community contribution

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson today congratulated participants on their achievements in Tasmania’s popular Learning Partnerships/Stepping Forward project. Senator Patterson…

Domestic Violence – It’s Everyone’s Business

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women, Senator the Hon. Kay Patterson, today launched a training manual to help businesses around…

Respite For Older Carers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today wrote to the State and Territory governments calling on them to match her offer…

120,000 families to be paid $600 per child bonus

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced details of the administrative scheme being established to ensure that eligible families who…

Labor’s baby payment black hole

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Opposition Leader, Mark Latham, today failed to guarantee that new mothers would continue to receive the Australian Government’s maternity payment if Labor were elected.…

Older Australians encouraged to remain in the workforce

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, has reaffirmed the Australian Government’s commitment to encouraging older Australians to continue participating in the…

‘Exploring Together’ at the Tiwi Islands

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today welcomed the results of an innovative Early Intervention program, which has assisted Tiwi Islands…

Further Help For Darwin Families at Risk of Homelessness

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the Household Organisational Management Expenses (HOME) Advice Program in Darwin. Senator Patterson said…