ABC 7.30 with Sarah Ferguson
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldFERGUSON: Western Australia joined the rest of the country today with the states premier and Tony Abbott agreeing to trial sites for the National Disability…
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Commonwealth invests in aged care for the Northern Territory
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Commonwealth Government has worked in partnership with the Uniting Care network on a transition plan to keep aged care services available in the Northern…
Sky News Viewpoint with Chris Kenny
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldKENNY: Thanks for joining us Mitch. FIFIELD: Good to be with you Chris. KENNY: I want to firstly go to this report that’s looked at…
COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqué
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today via TelePresence. The meeting was chaired by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield,…
ABC Radio Hobart Statewide Mornings
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldCOMPTON: The new federal Government have looked at the National Disability Insurance Scheme, they’ve commissioned a report into its capabilities and how it’s tracking so…
The Pulse Geeloong Radio with Daniel Santopietro
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldSANTOPIETRO: Good morning Senator. FIFIELD: Good morning Daniel. SANTOPIETRO: Ok, so Minister, what are the significant problems? FIFIELD: Well, when we came into Government last…
ABC Radio AM with Chris Uhlmann and Lexi Metherell
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldUHLMANN: The timetable for delivering national disability insurance is under review after a damning assessment of the decision to launch the scheme a year early.…
NDIA capability review
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldToday I release an independent review of the capability of the NDIS Agency (NDIA), which is charged with delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
CEO For New Australian Aged Care Quality Agency
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldI’m pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Ryan as the CEO of the independent Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. The Quality Agency, which began…
Cutting red tape in aged care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe aged care sector will benefit from the Australian Government’s commitment to cut unnecessary and counter-productive legislation and regulations. The Minister for Social Services Kevin…
Consultations Underway on Government’s Young Carer Education Initiative
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Assistant Minister for Social Services, Mitch Fifield, will meet today in Brisbane with a group of young Queensland carers to discuss the design of…
Paralympians set for success at Sochi
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMinister for Sport Peter Dutton today wished Australia’s Paralympians the best of luck as they ready for competition on the eve of 2014 Paralympic Winter…
Aged Care Approvals Round: Applications Open May 2014
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldApplications for the next Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) will open from May 2014. This Round marks an important step forward in the Government’s reform…
Professor Peter Shergold AC to chair Aged Care Sector Committee
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldProfessor Peter Shergold AC will chair the Aged Care Sector Committee, tasked with building the foundation for a constructive and lasting partnership between the Australian…
NDIS Workforce Strategy Development Underway
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Abbott Government recognises that a strong, responsive and NDIS-ready workforce is key to making a better deal for people with disability a reality. The…
Boost for WA Home and Community Care Services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMore than 70,000 older Australians and younger people with a disability in Western Australia will get extra support to stay in their own homes thanks…
ABC Radio AM Program
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldDAVID MARK: Figures were revealed this week showing the trials of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are running above the budget. The Federal Minister…
ABC Radio AM Program with Lexi Metherell
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldDAVID MARK: Figures were revealed this week showing the trials of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are running above the budget. The Federal Minister…
Senate Questions Without Notice
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldSMITH: My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. Can the Minister provide an update to the Senate on the operation…
Recognising local government achievements for people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Assistant Minister for Social Services has welcomed the introduction of a new category of the National Awards for Local Government which recognises councils for…
2GB Radio Nights with Steve Price
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldPRICE: The previous government changed the name [of the NDIS] to DisabilityCare, which is what they did. They actually spent, hold your breath, because you’re…
NDIS name change
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will revert to its original title at minimal cost to the taxpayer. Following an expensive and unnecessary rebrand by…
Sky News PVO News Hour
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldPETER VAN ONSELEN: The implementation of the NDIS, as well as how to pay for it, is going to be a major issue for the…
Sky News AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert and The Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldGILBERT: Mitch Fifield, first to you on this work for the dole story. Is it fair to say, as I said there just a moment…
Australian of the Year Awards 2014
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe minister responsible for ageing, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, has today congratulated the Senior Australian of the Year for 2014, the Hon Fred Chaney…