The Hon Larry Anthony MP

We need more Healthy Kids

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A Federal Government newsletter to help families tackle childhood obesity was launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony. “Approximately 20 per…

National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day

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Tomorrow’s celebration of National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (NAICD) is a timely reminder of the need to give all children the best possible start…

Donate your old coat to the homeless

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 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today encouraged Canberrans to dig out a coat and donate it on 2002 Commonwealth Bank National Coat…

Child Support Agency top Public Service awards

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 The Child Support Agency scooped the pool at the Service Charter Awards for Excellence – the awards for Commonwealth Government Agencies excelling in service delivery…

All aboard for 12 young Aussies

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 The search for twelve motivated and enthusiastic young people to represent Australia on the fifteenth Ship for World Youth program was launched today by Minister…

One week to claim 2000-01 Child Care Benefit

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 Thousands of families who paid child care fees in full in the 2000-01 financial year have one week to claim their share of Child Care…

One suicide is one too many

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 We need to deal with the facts of suicide and not the sensation Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said at the opening…

Helping Broken Hill’s Youth

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Federal Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today visited a youth homelessness prevention service and met with early childhood service providers in Broken…

More Outside School Hours places than ever before

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Nicola Roxon asks the question “Are we bringing up more latch key children?” Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today answered her question…

Fostering a Better future for children

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The reported increase in the number of children at risk should alarm all Australians Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today. “Child…

Early childhood research alliance announced

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$600,000 Coalition Government funding to kickstart the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth was announced today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…

Provider chosen for $69 million Green Corps program

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The Federal Government has just awarded a $69 million, three-year contract for the delivery of its Green Corps – Young Australians for the Environment program…

Experts pool resources for early childhood

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today welcomed the first in a series of workshops supported by the Coalition Government to better target…

Satellite TV to help parents in Rural And Remote WA

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Satellite television will be used to help families living in rural, remote and isolated areas of Western Australia with parenting education the Minister for Children…

Coalition delivering for young people in Canning

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Federal Member for Canning, Don Randall, took Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, to the Fairbridge Village today to see first hand the…

Balga High Child Care in full swing

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The innovative child care facility at the Balga High School has already encouraged a number of young mothers to continue their education Minister for Children…

Our children’s health – good and bad news

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Australia’s record on children’s health and wellbeing is strong but we need to do better in many areas Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…

No closer to details on protecting children

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 The Labor Party are kidding themselves if they believe their so-called policy on child welfare is an achievement Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…

Coalition continues record spending on child care

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 The Coalition will continue to deliver the best possible child care for Australian families Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today. “Since…

Lesson from the Children

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and leader of Australia’s delegation to the 27th Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Children, Larry…

Anthony leads delegation to UN

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony will lead the Australian delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Children in New…

Delivering more for people with disabilities

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A new funding model for disability employment services has the capacity to significantly improve services and provide ongoing jobs for people with disabilities the Acting…

Youth Forum meets

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A wide range of youth issues from volunteering to privacy laws were discussed yesterday at the meeting of the Australian Forum of Youth Organisations (AFOYO)…

New Big Red Bus launched

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One of Australia’s most innovative and eye-catching youth information and referral services was launched in Numurkah today by Federal Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…

Helping Australia’s youth keep on track

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 The Coalition Government’s JPET Program (Job Placement, Employment and Training) is helping young people to avoid homelessness and welfare dependency, according to an evaluation report…