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…
During the Housing Ministers meeting in Darwin today Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion reiterated the Australian Government’s preparedness to work with the states…
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…
A welcoming ceremony was held in Canberra today for the first set of Indigenous remains to be repatriated to the Torres Strait from the United…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 snapshot of Australian youth reveals a vast majority are generally happy, healthy and working or studying full time, Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 2007-08 Federal Budget will provide $12.2 million to fund improvements to the highly successful National Disability Advocacy Programme (NDAP), including the introduction of a…
Up to 18,000 people with disability will continue to be supported in their employment with $116 million in Australian Government funding over the next four…
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…
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…