Media Releases by The Hon Sussan Ley MP
Funding to help families coping with drug use
Families 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
Nominations 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
Twenty-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.…
Youth set to benefit from 2005-06 Budget Measures
The 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
Dads 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
The 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
Nominations are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia to take part in the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG)…
High point of Australia to launch high point of youth calendar – National Youth Week 2005
Australia’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…
Professional Women: Networking Opportunity
More 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
Finalists 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
Australia 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
The Australian Government is determined to continue the fight against domestic violence – identified as the single biggest health risk factor for women aged between…
Make it yours: show us what you’ve got! National Youth Week 2005
Young Australians aged 12 to 25 are reminded to enter this year’s National Youth Week Talent Competitions as part of the celebrations of National Youth…
Roundtable 2005 – A Voice For Australia’s Youth
Applications for membership of the National Youth Roundtable 2005 are now open. If you’re aged between 15-24 you can apply to be part of this…
www.youthweek.com: make it yours
National Youth Week, now in its sixth year, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of young people, involving thousands of events, concerts, competitions and fun ways…
National Youth Roundtable to meet with Government
The 50 members of the National Youth Roundtable 2004 have today presented the Australian Government with their findings about issues, which impact on young people.…
Celebrating the Abilities of People with a Disability
A Canberra bushfires’ burn survivor, a government lawyer, a school vice captain, artists, dancers and an Indigenous radio announcer feature in the Australian Government’s 2005…
Australia’s Youth – a priority for the Australian Government
The Australian Government is committed more than ever to working with and listening to young people to deliver a range of programs and payments that…
Indigenous Youth Given a Voice
This year’s National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG) is seeking comments from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people about the issues that affect them…