Families will receive greater assistance from the Australian Government with a number of increases to family payments coming on line from today. Minister for Families…
The rollout of the MoneyBusiness program was today formally acknowledged through the joint signing of the Indigenous Money Management Agreement by Minister for Indigenous Affairs,…
Thirteen communities across Australia will share in over $4 million in Australian Government funding to deliver specialised playgroups to families in need. Minister for Families…
Following reports of alleged abuse and other incidents in the Northern Territory township of Mutitjulu, and follow up reports on the ABC AM program, my…
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced the appointment of Mr Dean Widders to the National Indigenous Council (NIC). Mr Widders is currently playing…
Some basic requirements for a better future for local Indigenous people were outlined during a visit to Wadeye last weekend by Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister…
A plan to turn the isolated Aboriginal settlement of Galiwin’ku in the Northern Territory into a normal Australian town has been unveiled by Indigenous Affairs…
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today welcomed the resolution by all State and Territory Housing Ministers concerning an Indigenous housing investment and reform strategy.…
A new money management service to assist Indigenous Australians in Galiwinku, will be launched tomorrow by the Howard Government and ANZ. Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal…
The Australian Government will undertake a comprehensive audit of current Australian Government and State and Territory Government funding on public housing, Minister for Families and…
Today’s announcement by the Australian Labor Party that they would not support the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006 was not surprising. Minister…
The Howard Government will provide funding of over $3 million to volunteering organisations for the purchase of equipment which will enable them to continue their…
More than 2.2 million Australian families are set to receive a further boost in family payments and help with the cost of child care. Families…
Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has today introduced into Federal Parliament a Bill which is set to improve opportunities for Indigenous people on community land…
The Iemma Labor Government is failing children in NSW by continuing to spend the least amount on pre-schools in Australia. Responding to media report today,…
Labor has resorted to taking cheap and inaccurate political shots over an important Howard Government child care initiative that will greatly assist parents seeking care.…
Entries for the 2006 Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership Corporate Social Responsibility essay competition are open with students competing for $12,000 in prizes. Families and…
The nomination period for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnership has been extended due to the high level of interest. Families…
In the Wakefield electorate, around 200 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) places will be available from 1 July 2006, providing the child care services meet…
Families and Community Services Minister, Mal Brough, and Member for Kingston Kym Richardson today announced further assistance for community groups and parents in Adelaide’s southern…
Older parents who care for their sons and daughters with disabilities will be further supported following the signing of the $48 million Bilateral Agreement under…
The Australian Government will be inviting State and Territory Governments to come together as a matter of urgency to develop a national action plan to…
Families and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today announced a major overhaul of child care accreditation in Australia to help parents feel confident their children…
Families and Community Services Minister Mal Brough today launched a groundbreaking new website to help parents and carers raise young children. Marking National Families Week,…
Stepping Stones Outside School Hours Care at Summerdale Primary School will now have an extra 60 after school hours care and 60 vacation care places…