Sky News AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE GILBERT: Welcome to the program. With me this morning is Liberal Frontbencher Senator Mitch Fifield and Labor’s Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh. Gentlemen…
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Search for Australia’s outstanding Australian Disability Enterprise
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldSenator Mitch Fifield, the Assistant Minister for Social Services, today kicked off the search for the nation’s outstanding Australian Disability Enterprise, with award nominations now…
Doorstop interview, Canberra
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE FIFIELD: As one of the Ministers responsible for mental health, I feel a duty to condemn the comments by Clive Palmer today,…
774 ABC Melbourne Mornings with Jon Faine
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldFAINE: The prospects of the governance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme being somewhat toyed around with. So far it’s enjoyed a rare and very…
COAG Disability Reform Council – 16 February 2015
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldAs Chair of the COAG Disability Reform Council (comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory disability ministers), I do not usually detail the informal, ministers-only discussions that…
702 ABC Sydney
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE&OE MOTTRAM: More shocking stories have emerged in the past week of abuse and neglect in aged care, in particular, The Australian newspaper uncovered cases…
3AW Melbourne Talking Health with Dr Sally Cockburn
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE&OE COCKBURN: Joining us is Senator Mitch Fifield, who is the Assistant Minister for Social Services. And of course Minister, aged care is in your…
Aged Care Quality Advisory Council announced
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, today announced the membership of the Aged Care Quality Advisory Council. The Advisory Council will provide…
Latest NDIS figures show solid growth
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe latest quarterly report for the National Disability Insurance Scheme demonstrates that solid foundations are being built for the Scheme. Senator Mitch Fifield, the Assistant…
Launch of Health Direct Australia’s Experience of Ageing Research
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThanks very much Colin. Could I also acknowledge Maureen Robinson, the General Manager of clinical governance, Professor Kath Ryan who looks proud if not expectant…
2HD Radio Newcastle Breakfast with Richard King
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE KING: Well visiting our neck of the woods today is the Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services to conduct an aged care…
COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqu?
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today in Melbourne. The meeting was chaired by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield,…
New framework to protect vulnerable people with disability in the NDIS
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldGovernments across Australia are working together to ensure the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) delivers the best possible support for people with disability. A public…
Statement regarding allegations at Bundaberg aged care facility
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe allegations made about the Kepnock Grove Retirement Centre aged care facility in Bundaberg are deeply concerning to the Government. Any kind of mistreatment of…
Funding extension provides certainty to people with mental illness and their carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Abbott Government has today announced it will extend funding for two programmes that provides support for people with a mental illness and their carers.…
New voice for all Australians with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldA new Alliance representing the interests and views of all people with disability will provide advice to the Australian Government on improving social and economic…
Address to the 10,000 NDIS participants milestone event NDIS Barwon trial site, Geelong
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE Thank you very much Sarah Henderson, and can I also acknowledge Bruce Bonyhady, the Chair of the Agency, David Bowen, the Chief…
NDIS now supporting over 10,000 people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMore than 10,000 Australians with disability and their families now have individualised support plans with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Scheme is now…
More support for people with severe symptoms of dementia in aged care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldToday the Abbott Government has delivered on its commitment to establish an alternative programme to Labor’s bungled Dementia Supplement, announcing an initiative to expand support…
Best-selling author Jackie French named Senior Australian of the Year
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMinister for Social Services, the Hon. Scott Morrison and Assistant Minister Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifield have today congratulated best-selling children’s author, Jackie French, who…
Joint doorstop interview with Sarah Henderson MP at event marking 10,000 NDIS participants
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE FIFIELD: It’s great to be in Geelong with Sarah Henderson, the Member for Corangamite, and also NDIS participants Tina and Adam to…
5AA Radio Adelaide Mornings with Leon Byner
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE BYNER: Approximately 66,000 elderly and frail Australians were delivered a funding cut by the Abbott Government on the 1st of January according…
1125 5MU Radio South Australia Morning Show with Adam Connelly
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldCONNELLY: Murray Bridge has seen the opening of a new office for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and one man who is quite pleased about…
NDIS comes to Murray Bridge for new office opening
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldA new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) office in Murray Bridge, South Australia was officially opened today. Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services Mitch Fifield…
NDIS engagement with remote APY lands
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield and the Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, have today welcomed the release of a report on…