Seven communities in the Armadale area, Western Australia, will now have greater access to support services for families in need under the Howard Government’s $3.5…
The Howard Government will deliver $288,780 in funding to Indigenous communities for specific new projects in remote and regional Australia. The Minister for Family and…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the new national Bounty New Mother Bags for parents containing vital information about…
Corporate Australia is being enlisted to help the Howard Government tackle the scourge of domestic violence which has been estimated to cost the nation around…
E&OE Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia, Western Australia – Terri Reilly Manager Education and Training, Relationships Australia – Fiona McDonald Corporate Manager, BankWest –…
Indigenous people in Western Australia will be able to build on their money management skills through a Howard Government funded financial literacy program. The Minister…
Five large remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region will now have guaranteed access to secure and cheaper power supplies under a historic agreement…
A new book highlighting innovative play activities for Indigenous playgroups in urban, rural and remote areas of Western Australia was officially launched today. The Minister…
Almost 40 communities across Australia will this year receive a detailed report on the early development and school-readiness of their young children as part of…
Labor Leader Kim Beazley has today demonstrated that Labor still cannot add up when it comes to the family budget. Mr Beazley is falsely claiming…
A new report examining the nature and prevalence of domestic violence in the Polish community in Australia was launched today in Melbourne. The Minister for…
A new report, released today by Carers Australia, highlights the need for a whole of government approach to better plan for, and support, young carers…
University students from around Australia were today awarded prizes for their entries in an essay competition on business and social responsibility. The Minister for Family…
Winners of the 2004 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships were recognised for their contribution to the Australian community at a gala…
The effectiveness of the Howard Government’s strong economic management and support for families has been underscored by a major Productivity Commission report forecasting an improved…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator the Hon Kay Patterson met with her Greek counterpart, Mr Panos Panagiotopoulos, on 1 April 2005 to…
Australia is leading the way with practical and effective policies to increase participation in the workforce and ensure that children and young people have the…
Women’s participation in the vocational education and training sector will be addressed at a national women’s forum to be held in Canberra on 7-8 April,…
From 1 April 2005, the number of hours a carer can work, train or study will increase from 20 to 25 hours, before it impacts…
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson and Employment and Workplace Relations Minister, Kevin Andrews will attend a meeting of the OECD…
A Victorian early childhood and parenting program has been granted $615,000 under a Howard Government initiative designed to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancies. The…
To coincide with Seniors Week 2005 in New South Wales and Victoria a comprehensive set of fact sheets highlighting the range of Government services and…
Parents or carers of children with a disability or medical condition may find it easier to receive the Carer Allowance under changes to the Lists…
The Howard Government is offering almost $7 million over four years to provide additional respite services in Western Australia for parents who care for their…
The QLD Government has so far failed to accept an offer by the Howard Government to provide $9 million in respite care for older carers.…