Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Road map for our children’s future

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Most Australian children are developing well by the time they start school, according to results launched today from the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI). The…

Almost 17,000 extra Outside School Hours Care places

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

:Almost 17,000 extra Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) places will be delivered across 900 before school, after school and vacation care services as part of…

Government Welcomes Vivian Solon’s Return

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today welcomed Ms Vivian Solon’s return to Australia. Senator Patterson said her priority has always…

Support for new African families in South-East Melbourne

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Howard Government will deliver more than $585,000 in funding to a new project which will provide relationship support assistance to recently arrived humanitarian entrant…

Government supports Waverley Industries with $420,000

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Howard Government will deliver $420,000 to Waverley Industries, which will help it expand its invaluable service in the disability business service sector and provide…

$300,000 for migrant parenting project

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Howard Government will deliver $300,000 in funding to the Migrant Information Centre to help recently arrived migrants and refugees living in Melbourne’s east with…

Howard Government help for new arrivals

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

A new project supported by the Howard Government will help around 300 Melbourne humanitarian entrant families maintain strong family relationships and adjust to life in…

Safe Havens For Children In Indigenous Communities

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Four Indigenous communities in Queensland have been chosen as sites for “Safe Havens”, new temporary homes for children and young people wishing to escape potential…

Howard Government enhances support for the Child Care Industry

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Child care providers will, for the first time receive more comprehensive assistance, following the selection of preferred providers as Professional Support Coordinators. The Minister for…

Government responds to Out-of-Home Care for Children Reports

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Howard Government’s response to two reports, detailing the historical abuse of children in institutional and out-of-home care, and contemporary child protection issues respectively, has…

Awards for Local Government excellence

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

:The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, last night presented awards at the 2005 National Awards for Local Government to winners for…

Unprecedented Funding for Crisis Accommodation

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today said the Howard Government’s commitment to support people needing crisis accommodation could not be…

National Housing Conference 2005

Speech by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

E&OE Mr Bob Thomas, Chair , WA Department of Housing and Works The Hon Francis Logan – (previous speaker) WA Minister for Housing and Works)…

One Facs – Cutting Red Tape

Speech by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

E&OE My federal and state parliamentary colleagues The Reverend Des Cousins—Chair, Wesley Mission Board Other members of the Wesley Mission Board Chris Hall—CEO, Wesley Mission…

$2 million windfall for Kwinana families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

 The Howard Government will deliver $2 million in funding over three years for projects in Kwinana, Western Australia, under the $142 million Communities for Childreninitiative.…

Online BizAbility

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

For the first time access to an online catalogue of products and services offered by disability business services across Australia is available.The Minister for Family…