GILLMAN: Senator Mitch Fifield is the Assistant Minister for Social Services, and he joins us now. Good morning. FIFIELD: Good morning Sarah. GILLMAN: You’ve accused…
CORDEAUX: Mitch Fifield, the Assistant Minister for Social Services is on the line. How are you Assistant Minister, and may I address you so? FIFIELD:…
The Australian Government will establish a payment scheme for supported employees with intellectual disability in Australian Disability Enterprises who previously had their wages assessed under…
Thousands of older Australians will get extra support and care services–such as cleaning, meals, nursing care and transport–to remain living independently at home thanks to…
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, today announced the Government’s first three changes to lessen the administrative burden on Disability Employment Services…
MELISSA CLARKE: Mitch Fifield, thanks for joining us. MITCH FIFIELD: Thank you. MELISSA CLARKE: Now the Government wants to make the NDIS more cost effective,…
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today in Melbourne. The meeting was chaired by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield,…
WALEED ALY: Senator Mitch Fifield joins us now. Thank you very much for your time Senator. MITCH FIFIELD: Good to be with you, Waleed. WALEED…
The Coalition is committed to delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme in full. The priority of the Coalition Government is to ensure the scheme is…
KIERAN GILBERT: First up to Andrew Leigh, the Budget is apparently worse than first thought, according to the Government, and we could be heading towards…
Thousands of Australians will today come together to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the International Day of People with Disability. This year is a significant…
Twelve individuals and organisations were tonight recognised for their outstanding work to improve the lives of people with disability at this year’s National Disability Awards.…
Introduction Firstly can I thank the National Press Club for the leadership it has provided in giving a platform for social policy, and in particular,…
The Australian Government will cut red tape for residential aged care providers by simplifying the pricing system that begins next financial year, while ensuring consumers…
It is with sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Dr John Grant, a great Australian advocate for the Paralympic movement and people with disability.…
Contrary to Labor scaremongering, the Coalition has no plans to privatise or unwind the NDIS. The Coalition will deliver the NDIS. The Coalition has enthusiastically…
The disability sector has lost an outstanding leader, following the passing of Lesley Hall. On behalf of the Australian Government I want to acknowledge the…
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, today helped launch a new national road safety awareness campaign for vision impaired Australians. At the…
Jenny Macklin today confirmed that Labor had abandoned a bipartisan approach to the NDIS. In a statement issued today Jenny Macklin stated that the Federal…
MITCH FIFIELD: Thank you so much Ara. Can I acknowledge the outstanding leadership that you provide for Carers Australia. Most importantly of all if I…
ANDREW GREENE: Mitch Fifield, welcome to Capital Hill. MITCH FIFIELD Thanks Andrew ANDREW GREENE: You’ve just been involved in the launch of some TV commercials…
QUESTION: [inaudible] MITCH FIFIELD: The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a joint Commonwealth-State venture, and the next rollout sites will be determined by negotiation between…
The Coalition in line with its pre-election commitment has directed that DisabilityCare resume its original name of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The return…
Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, and Carers Australia today turned the spotlight on Carers Week 2013, which starts on 13 October. At…
The Coalition Government today announced the first step in delivering on the Government’s Healthy Life, Better Ageing commitments. The Government recognises that increased pay and…