Media Releases by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield
Commonwealth invests in aged care for the Northern Territory
The Commonwealth Government has worked in partnership with the Uniting Care network on a transition plan to keep aged care services available in the Northern…
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,…
NDIA capability review
Today I release an independent review of the capability of the NDIS Agency (NDIA), which is charged with delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
CEO For New Australian Aged Care Quality Agency
I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Ryan as the CEO of the independent Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. The Quality Agency, which began…
Cutting red tape in aged care
The aged care sector will benefit from the Australian Government’s commitment to cut unnecessary and counter-productive legislation and regulations. The Minister for Social Services Kevin…
Consultations Underway on Government’s Young Carer Education Initiative
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Mitch Fifield, will meet today in Brisbane with a group of young Queensland carers to discuss the design of…
Paralympians set for success at Sochi
Minister for Sport Peter Dutton today wished Australia’s Paralympians the best of luck as they ready for competition on the eve of 2014 Paralympic Winter…
Aged Care Approvals Round: Applications Open May 2014
Applications for the next Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) will open from May 2014. This Round marks an important step forward in the Government’s reform…
Professor Peter Shergold AC to chair Aged Care Sector Committee
Professor Peter Shergold AC will chair the Aged Care Sector Committee, tasked with building the foundation for a constructive and lasting partnership between the Australian…
NDIS Workforce Strategy Development Underway
The Abbott Government recognises that a strong, responsive and NDIS-ready workforce is key to making a better deal for people with disability a reality. The…
Boost for WA Home and Community Care Services
More than 70,000 older Australians and younger people with a disability in Western Australia will get extra support to stay in their own homes thanks…
Recognising local government achievements for people with disability
The Assistant Minister for Social Services has welcomed the introduction of a new category of the National Awards for Local Government which recognises councils for…
NDIS name change
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will revert to its original title at minimal cost to the taxpayer. Following an expensive and unnecessary rebrand by…
Australian of the Year Awards 2014
The minister responsible for ageing, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, has today congratulated the Senior Australian of the Year for 2014, the Hon Fred Chaney…
Payment scheme for workers assessed under the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool
The Australian Government will establish a payment scheme for supported employees with intellectual disability in Australian Disability Enterprises who previously had their wages assessed under…
$240 million to help older Australians live at home longer
Thousands of older Australians will get extra support and care services–such as cleaning, meals, nursing care and transport–to remain living independently at home thanks to…
Cutting red tape for Disability Employment Services
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, today announced the Government’s first three changes to lessen the administrative burden on Disability Employment Services…
COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqué
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,…
Coalition will deliver the NDIS
The Coalition is committed to delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme in full. The priority of the Coalition Government is to ensure the scheme is…
International Day of People with Disability turns 21
Thousands of Australians will today come together to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the International Day of People with Disability. This year is a significant…
Outstanding achievements recognised at National Disability Awards
Twelve individuals and organisations were tonight recognised for their outstanding work to improve the lives of people with disability at this year’s National Disability Awards.…
Simpler pricing for residential aged care
The Australian Government will cut red tape for residential aged care providers by simplifying the pricing system that begins next financial year, while ensuring consumers…
Dr John Grant AO OBE
It is with sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Dr John Grant, a great Australian advocate for the Paralympic movement and people with disability.…
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Contrary to Labor scaremongering, the Coalition has no plans to privatise or unwind the NDIS. The Coalition will deliver the NDIS. The Coalition has enthusiastically…
Lesley Hall
The disability sector has lost an outstanding leader, following the passing of Lesley Hall. On behalf of the Australian Government I want to acknowledge the…