Media Releases by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield
COAG Disability Reform Council – 16 February 2015
As 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…
Aged Care Quality Advisory Council announced
The 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
The latest quarterly report for the National Disability Insurance Scheme demonstrates that solid foundations are being built for the Scheme. Senator Mitch Fifield, the Assistant…
COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqu?
The 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
Governments 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
The 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
The 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
A new Alliance representing the interests and views of all people with disability will provide advice to the Australian Government on improving social and economic…
NDIS now supporting over 10,000 people with disability
More 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
Today 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
Minister 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…
NDIS comes to Murray Bridge for new office opening
A 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
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield and the Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, have today welcomed the release of a report on…
Pilot partnership proving positive for Charlestown residents
Charlestown residents are the first to benefit from a pilot partnership bringing Medicare and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services together. Minister for Human Services…
$12.4 million funding boost for home support services in Western Australia
More than 71,000 older people and people with disability in Western Australia will get extra support to stay in their own homes thanks to a…
Transition to new CHSP arrangements announced
The Australian Government today announced further details of the new Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), which will begin from 1 July 2015. The CHSP consolidates…
Release of Dementia Forum Report
I am pleased to release the Report from the first Ministerial Dementia Forum, Dementia Care – Core Business for Aged Care, held on 11 September.…
COAG Disability Reform Council – Communiqué
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today via TelePresence. The meeting was chaired by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield,…
Stella Young
I am extremely sad to hear of the passing of Stella Young. She was a role model for Australians with disability on how to seize…
Government delivers more than 17,500 new aged care places
More than 17,500 new aged care places will be delivered across the country, worth an estimated $833 million, following the conclusion of the 2014 Aged…
Record number of events for 2014 International Day of People with Disability
A record number of events are being held across Australia this week in celebration of the 2014 United Nations International Day of People with Disability,…
NDIS Quarterly Report released
National Disability Insurance Scheme trials sites are demonstrating strong progress as more and more Australians with disabilities receive the support they need through NDIS packages.…
Qld gym owner wins 2014 National Disability Award
Queensland gym owner John McDonald was a joint recipient of a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at Parliament House in Canberra…
SA community centre wins 2014 National Disability Award
The Stirling Community Early Learning Centre in the Adelaide Hills has been presented with a 2014 National Disability Award at a gala event held at…
WA advocacy group wins 2014 National Disability Award
Well-known advocacy and support organisation Technology Assisting Disability WA (TADWA) has won a 2014 National Disability Award during a gala event at Parliament House in…