Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens

Address to Compact Stakeholder Workshop

Check against delivery Welcome Good morning and thank you for joining us today in Parliament House for this important next step in the development of…

ALIA Public Libraries Summit

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Ngunnawal…

Address to final meeting of the Joint Compact Taskforce – Parliament House, Canberra

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good morning and thank you for once again braving the Canberra winter to be here for this final meeting of the taskforce.…

Inner and Eastern Sydney Migrant Interagency Multicultural Forum

Senator, the Hon Ursula Stephens, today spoke at the Inner and Eastern Sydney Migrant Interagency (IESMI) Multicultural Forum, Multiculturalism and Social Inclusion, Information and Strategy…

Government and private philanthropy: an update on cooperation

Acknowledgments I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people, and pay my respects to their…

Video address to the ‘Social Inclusion by Design’ Forum

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is a pleasure to deliver the opening message today at the ‘Social Inclusion by Design’ forum. Can I begin…

Launch of the Centre for Social Impact Annual Report 2008

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is my pleasure to be here to launch the Centre for Social Impact’s first Annual Report. I am so…

“Women are the real architects of society” – Harriet Beacher Stowe

*** Check on delivery *** Hello everyone – I hear you have had a very exciting day, so I’m very pleased to be able to…

Launch of an Australian National Council on Drugs report

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements The Jagera and Turrbal people – traditional owners of the land on which we meet. Thank you Margaret for…

Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2009

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gubbi Gubbi…

Senator Stephens Congratulates the Inaugural Longman Volunteer Awards Winners

$10.3 million boost for volunteering

Fifty Volunteer Resource Centres around Australia will benefit from $10.3 million in Australian Government funding to support a skilled, well-trained and well-resourced volunteer workforce. Celebrating…

Launch of National Volunteer Week 2009

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good evening and thank you for your kind introduction and for the opportunity to launch National Volunteer Week 2009, here…

Launch of National Volunteer Week 2009

Senator Ursula Stephens this evening launched National Volunteer Week 2009 – Everyday people, extraordinary contribution, at the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club. This year’s theme…

Transparency Awards Dinner

****Check against delivery**** I begin by acknowledging that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. Thank you…

Celebrating Governance Best Practice in the Third Sector

Best practice governance is vital to a strong respected third sector, said Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Stephens at tonight’s…

Jobs fund to build non-profit capacity and strengthen community resilience

$500 million will be invested in the Third Sector to strengthen non profit organisations and build community resilience, said Senator Stephens. Applications are now open…

Economic downturn an opportunity for Third Sector Reform

Senator Ursula Stephens, today reinforced the Government’s commitment to supporting Third Sector organisations during the economic downturn. Speaking in Brisbane at the Modernising Charity Law…

7th International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference

Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion The 7th International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference Members Dining Room Old Parliament House, Canberra (Entry…

Intercultural and interfaith education – key to an inclusive society

Senator Ursula Stephens, today addressed the 7th International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference at Old Parliament House, Canberra. The conference focused on ‘Teaching the Abrahamic Religions:…

Address to ACOSS Conference Seminar Series: Towards a National Compact

Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion Parliamentary Secretary for the Voluntary Sector Address to ACOSS CONFERENCE Seminar Series: Towards a National…

Connections Seminar – ‘Social Inclusion – the opportunities and challenges moving forward’

****Check against delivery**** Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this evening. Tim Costello’s speech just now has reminded me of just how…

Launch of St Anthony’s, St Vincent de Paul Accommodation Service for Single Women

****Check against delivery**** I would like to honour the Indigenous people, their wisdom, traditions and culture, This is a very special event – an ecumenical…

Bonnie Babes Foundation Garden Party

****Check against delivery**** Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet – the Cammeraigal people. And thank you for…

Mental Health Council of Australia’s Home Truths report launched

Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek today officially launched the Mental Health Council of Australia’s Home Truths report. The report highlights the importance of housing in…