Media releases by The Hon Kate Thwaites MP
Supporting financial independence and employment for women in Melbourne’s south-east
The Albanese Government is supporting women in Melbourne’s south-east by providing $120,000 to social enterprise SisterWorks. SisterWorks is one organisation receiving funding in the latest…
Helping women in Dubbo leave violent relationships
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting women living in Dubbo to leave violent intimate partner relationships. Bunmabunmarra Service Pty Ltd will receive $6.3 million to…
$2.2 million to help Close the Gap in Dubbo
The Albanese Government has announced $2.2 million in funding for Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations in Dubbo, supporting efforts to reduce the number of First Nations children…
Equipping and empowering vulnerable young mothers to thrive in Brisbane
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, this…
Boosting participation in netball for Queenslanders with disability
People with disability living in Queensland will benefit from improved access to inclusive sporting programs through $429,100 in funding awarded to Netball Queensland under the…
Community-led initiatives to improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the Victorian Government to deliver several community-driven Aboriginal employment initiatives in Victoria. Both governments are committed to ensuring…
More Safe Places open for Tasmanian women and children experiencing family and domestic violence
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments are delivering more emergency accommodation to provide greater support to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in Hobart.…
Building confidence and job readiness for women in Hobart
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, today…
Supporting Western Sydney youth to build community and connection
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, and…
Negotiations commence for an Australia-Brazil social security agreement
The Albanese Labor Government is entering negotiations with the Brazilian Government on a bilateral social security agreement. An agreement would enhance access to certain Australian…
Building belonging for Central Coast youth through artistic and creative participation
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, and…
Supporting women and their families in the Blue Mountains
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, and…
Older Australians encouraged to Be Connected this Get Online Week
Older Australians will take part in more than 1,000 events across Australia during Get Online Week from 14 to 20 October. Assistant Minister for Ageing…
Supporting youth engagement in education in East Arnhem
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient, including in the Northern Territory. Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, an organisation…
Supporting mental health recovery into employment
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Today, Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites,…
Improving connection to Country and community for First Nations women in Gilmore
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation will receive…