The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Relationships Australia opens in Broadmeadow

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today officially opened the purpose-built Relationships Australia NSW facility in Broadmeadow. “The Australian Government provides approximately $59…

More support for fathers

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The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today launched the Fatherhood Research in Australia report – the first in Australia to look at…

Swan misleads on Centrelink concession cards

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Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services, Wayne Swan, needs to clarify his double standard on cancelling the concession cards of people who are no…

Young Indigenous leaders to advise Government

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The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced this year’s members of the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG). “Fifteen Indigenous leaders…

Providing parents with information

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today released the Parenting Information Project report prepared by the Centre for Community Child Health on the…

Applications open for a parenting information website

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced that the Australian Government is calling for applications from interested organisations to develop and deliver…

12,900 extra child care places for Queensland

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Queensland families are set to benefit from an additional 12,960 child care places to help them with the care of their children before and after…

Big steps towards a Healthy, Active Australia

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony welcomed today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of a $116 million package over four years to address…

Donations to Playgroups to be Tax Deductible

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 In addition to the tax exempt status that playgroups already enjoy, from today Playgroup Australia and its affiliated state associations will also be granted deductible…

Recognising young people who go Above and Beyond

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 A new resource kit launched today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will help organisations recognise the skills and achievements of…

Labor backflip on free preschool

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 A report in today’s Sydney Morning Herald has revealed that the Labor Party have backflipped on their promise to guarantee families access to a free…

Supporting rural child care

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today outlined the Australian Government’s excellent track record in providing child care options for families in rural…

Child protection is everyone’s business

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 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today that everyone has a responsibility to ensure children are safe from abuse and neglect. “Ensuring…

More support for New England child care

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 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will today visit the New England area to meet with local parents and children’s service providers. “I…

Youth and students receiving substantial support

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 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today said that the Australian Government would support young people through more than $2.8 billion in payments…

5,000 extra child care places for Victoria

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Victorian families are set to benefit from an additional 5,086 child care places to help them with the care of their children before and after…

Building Communities for Children around Australia

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 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today announced the communities set to benefit from the Australian Government’s Communities for Children initiative – a $110 million…

Helping child care services to support families

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 Families and children across Australia, particularly in rural and regional areas, will benefit from the improved Child Care Support Program, Minister for Children and Youth…

Extra funding to upgrade community child care centres

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today announced Australian Government funding of around $8 million to help community-based child care centres upgrade their…