Volunteering gets a boost
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced $2 million will go to 731 local community projects as part of the International Year of…
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Centrelink to provide relief for North Coast dairy farmers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA new component to the Government’s Flood Assistance Package will be administered by Centrelink, Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, said today. “This new component…
Vital research to help young carers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPVital research into the needs of young Australians who take on the responsibility of being a carer has commenced with the Federal Government and the…
Centrelink recruiting – not slashing jobs
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPCentrelink is currently recruiting hundreds of new permanent staff for its call centres around the country the Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, said today.…
Get It Right Wayne – Or Leave It Alone!
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP“How many times can Wayne Swan get it wrong and maintain any shred of credibility?” Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony asked today. “Rampaging Wayne…
Expansion of Children’s Contact Services
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Federal Government today announced funding of more than $350,000 per year for new children’s contact services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Attorney-General…
Sun Herald and Channel 10 Claims on Pensions Wrong
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPUnsourced claims published in the Sun Herald today and subsequently reported on the Ten Network used incorrect figures. “Claims of a $35.00 per fortnight cost…
Rent Assistance Letter – Normal Procedure
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA mail out to people receiving rent assistance was normal procedure under a formula which has been in operation since 1993, the Minister for Community…
Pensioners Better Off
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPPensioners are far better off under the Coalition Government’s policies, illustrated clearly in a graph presented by the Prime Minister during question time today. The…
Survey – child care changes positive for families
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMore families are using child care since the Federal Government’s Child Care Benefit (CCB) made it more affordable, Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said…
Showcasing Govt Services
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony today showcased a series of Centrelink projects aimed at achieving state-of-the-art service delivery by improving access and accuracy for…
Centrelink Option for Fine Defaulters
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA pilot program will help Queenslanders with debts registered through the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) pay fines and court penalties by having amounts deducted…
Good Beginnings for West Belconnen families
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced the first Good Beginnings program for the ACT that uses trained volunteers to offer parents assistance…
Nominations open for Child Abuse Prevention Awards
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony, today urged organisations to nominate for the second biennial National Child Abuse Prevention Awards. The awards acknowledge and…
360 new Centrelink jobs
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony today announced Centrelink will recruit 360 new call centre staff, to deal with employment and family queries. “Centrelink…
Fighting child abuse
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA new committee to fight child abuse by identifying new measures to support children in crisis has been announced by Minister for Community Services Larry…
In Touch reunites families
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP“Centrelink’s In Touch program last year received 1,650 requests to help ‘missing’ people get back in touch with their loved ones and friends,” Minister for…
Concrete commitment to volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony today announced funding for the first round of pilot projects, enabling voluntary organisations to provide important support and…
$5.8million to help prevent child abuse
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Coalition Government continued its efforts to support parents and prevent child abuse with the Minister for Community Services, Larry Anthony’s announcement today of $5.8…
Suicide and the separated man
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony said he is appalled by the latest statistics that reveal one separated man suicides every day in this country.…
Increased access to youth allowance
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony today said changes to the Youth Allowance assets test will help more 7,200 young people and their families. “The…
Anthony Salutes Newman
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Federal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony this afternoon paid tribute to Senator Jocelyn Newman who has announced her decision…
Anthony Welcomes Vanstone
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPFederal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony has welcomed the elevation of Senator Amanda Vanstone to the Family and Community Services…
Christmas Cash Bonus
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMany families who paid for child care before 1 July 2000 can still get a rebate in cash at their local Medicare office, Federal Minister…
Support for separated parents
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Community Services Larry Anthony today launched Back on Track, finding a way through separation and repartnering, a book that helps relationship educators and…