Media Releases by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion
More protection, less red tape for Indigenous corporations
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…
States told a partnership means holding up their end of the bargain
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…
More jobs for people with disability
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…
First repatriation of Torres Strait Island remains from UK
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…
Competition showcases talented young Aussies
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…
Funding to help employ Victorians with disability
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…
States bill to homebuyers – $19 billion
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…
$45 million towards addressing mental illness
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…
Figures show rent assistance eases housing stress
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…
Funding boost for volunteers across Australia
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…
Nominations for Inaugural National Disability Awards open
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…
‘Fine’ refurbishment for Flagstaff Wollongong
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 snaphot of Australian youth
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…
Opportunity for Indigenous Youth in Orange
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…
Disappointment as Youth Week used as political platform
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…
Congratulating South Australia Volunteers
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.…
Thanking the wheels behind the meals
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…
Housing affordability can’t risk Labor
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…
Support for volunteers boosted
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…
Australia thanks our volunteers
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…
Respite support for carers
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…
$12 Million to Support National Disability Advocacy Programme
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…
$116 million for disability business services across Australia
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…
Australian Government Department leads on energy efficiency
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…
Funding to extend disability advocacy 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…