National recognition for foster carers
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPFoster carers who have cared for foster children for 20 years or more have been nationally recognised at an awards ceremony, today in Alice Springs…
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Calls for 11 Young Australians to set sail for trip of a lifetime
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPAn international voyage of discovery awaits 11 young Australians to join young people from all over the world on board the Ship For World Youth…
Labor misses the point on Youth Leadership
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPParliamentary Secretary for Children and Youth Affairs, the Hon Sussan Ley, today rejected claims by Opposition spokeswoman for Youth, Tanya Plibersek, of the lack of…
Roundtable: giving young Australians a voice
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThirty young Australians have been chosen to represent the views of young people as members of the National Youth Roundtable 2005. The Parliamentary Secretary for…
Indigenous Youth Leaders 2005 Announced
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPPromoting issues of relevance to young Indigenous Australians will be the focus for the 17 members of the Howard Government’s National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group…
Address to the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners and elders of the Ngunnawal people on whose land we are meeting today. I…
Listening to Young Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPFurther support and assistance for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia will be a key issue of discussion at the meeting of…
Conference to address rural child care needs
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThe challenges faced by children and families in rural and regional areas will be discussed at an annual conference in country New South Wales today.…
Funding to help families coping with drug use
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPFamilies across Australia who are coping with the adverse effects of drug use, will be given crisis help and support with $3.6 million in new…
Nominations open for 2005 National Child Protection Awards
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPNominations open for the fourth biennial National Child Protection Awards, which highlight and commend organisations who are making a positive contribution to children’s lives by…
$12.3 million for 27 Reconnect services across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPTwenty-seven services across Australia will receive over $12.3 million in Howard Government funding over two years to provide support to young people and their families.…
Address to the Youth Activities Services and Family Liaison Worker Future Directions Forum
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to thank Joy Murphy for her welcome to country on behalf of the Wurundjeri Aboriginal People and I thank the elders…
Youth set to benefit from 2005-06 Budget Measures
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThe Howard Government has further confirmed its support for youth by providing $22.6 million in funding for two Australia-wide programmes, which will assist young people…
Men’s Survival Centre in Coffs Harbour
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPDads in Distress, Coffs Harbour, provides practical and emotional support for non-custodial fathers traumatised by separation or divorce, and who may be suffering from associated…
National Youth Week 2005 Talent Competition winners announced
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThe winners of the National Youth Week 2005 Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT were announced today. The Parliamentary Secretary for Children…
Nominate now for the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPNominations are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia to take part in the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG)…
Address at the Opening Of The Butterfly Ball
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE It is a great pleasure to be here tonight, representing the Australian Government, at this charity “Butterfly Ball”. I would like to begin by…
High point of Australia to launch high point of youth calendar – National Youth Week 2005
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPAustralia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, 2229 metres above sea level, is the scene today for an event encouraging all Australians to celebrate the important contribution…
Address to APESMA’s ‘Promoting Professional Women Conference and Mentoring Program’
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin today by acknowledging the elders and traditional owners of the Eora people on whose land we meet. It gives…
Professional Women: Networking Opportunity
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPMore than 200 professional women from across Australia will converge in Sydney to gain an insight into mentoring at a dedicated conference this week. The…
2005 National Youth Week talent competition finalists announced
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPFinalists in the 2005 National Youth Week Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT – have been announced on the “From today, people…
Ley represents Australia at 7th East Asia and Pacific Ministerial Consultation on Children, Cambodia: 23-25 March 2005
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPAustralia will play a major role in building a coordinated approach to the well being of children and adolescents from over 20 countries in the…
Australian Government will build on its commitment to eliminate domestic violence
Media Release by The Hon Sussan Ley MPThe Australian Government is determined to continue the fight against domestic violence – identified as the single biggest health risk factor for women aged between…
Address at the Partnerships Against Domestic Violence Showcasing Seminar
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the elders and traditional Aboriginal owners of this land for allowing us to meet at…
Address at the Launch Of International Day Of People With A Disability
Speech by The Hon Sussan Ley MPE&OE I would like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the elders and traditional Aboriginal owners of this land for allowing us to meet at…