Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

More protection, less red tape for Indigenous corporations

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion, today launched new legislation that provides Indigenous corporations with the same protections and standards as other mainstream Australian…

More jobs for people with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

As part of a new package of support for people with disability and their families, the Australian Government has announced a $100.9 million plan to…

Competition showcases talented young Aussies

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

A break-dancing hip-hop group, a Tasmanian photography student and a young lawyer were among the National Youth Week Talent Competition winners announced today. Minister for…

Funding to help employ Victorians with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Two Victorian business services which employ people with disability will receive a boost of more than $240,000 from the Australian Government under the Business Services…

States bill to homebuyers – $19 billion

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Homebuyers and renters affected by housing affordability will not be surprised by revelations in the media today that states and territories have reaped a record…

$45 million towards addressing mental illness

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

The mental health of indigenous families will be one of the key focus areas of the Mental Health Community Based program, Minister for Community Services…

Figures show rent assistance eases housing stress

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Rent Assistance from the Australian Government has significantly improved housing affordability outcomes for certain sectors of the community, Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion…

Funding boost for volunteers across Australia

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Fifty Volunteer Resource Centres across Australia will have their funding significantly increased following an announcement from Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion today. Under…

Nominations for Inaugural National Disability Awards open

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Achievements of people with disability and contributions to the disability sector will be recognised in the Inaugural National Disability Awards, to be announced on International…

‘Fine’ refurbishment for Flagstaff Wollongong

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Funding from the Australian Government has allowed a major employer of people with a disability in the Illawarra region to expand its business, Minister for…

A snaphot of Australian youth

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

A snapshot of Australian youth reveals a vast majority are generally happy, healthy and working or studying full time, Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel…

Opportunity for Indigenous Youth in Orange

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Minster for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion today welcomed the signing of an agreement to mentor young Indigenous youth in Orange in an effort to…

Disappointment as Youth Week used as political platform

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Minister for Community Services, Nigel Scullion, said he was disappointed the ACT Labor Government had allowed National Youth Week to be used as a platform…

Congratulating South Australia Volunteers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

More than 50 per cent of South Australians contributed over 7500 hours of volunteer time last year, Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion said today.…

Thanking the wheels behind the meals

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Around 55 volunteers who work tirelessly for City of Sydney Meals on Wheels were surprised today with certificates of appreciation, celebrating and acknowledging their hard…

Housing affordability can’t risk Labor

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion today said the election of a Federal Labor Government could contribute to the housing affordability crisis with fears that…

Support for volunteers boosted

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Volunteering organisations will benefit from reduced red tape and easier access to training following an additional $4 million in Australian Government funding, announced as part…

Australia thanks our volunteers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

The Australian Government would like to thank the 6.3 million volunteers across the country for their dedication and hard work throughout the year, Minister for…

Respite support for carers

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

A further 1,000 carers of young people with a severe or profound disability will have access to respite support as part of a $6 million…

Australian Government Department leads on energy efficiency

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Canberra’s first building designed to achieve a five star Australian Greenhouse Building Rating has been completed for occupancy by the Department of Families, Community Services…

Funding to extend disability advocacy services

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion today announced up to $600,000 to expand individual disability advocacy services in rural and remote areas following a…