Media Releases by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
Bright Future for Australia’s Social Enterprises
The , Ursula Stephens, today congratulated the School for Social Entrepreneurs inaugural graduating class. The Sydney-based School for Social Entrepreneurs provides professional support and enterprise…
Productivity Commission report into the contribution of the not-for-profit sector
The Rudd Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report on the Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector Report. The Minister for Community…
Golden Gurus Get a $500,000 Kickstart from Productive Ageing Package
The National Golden Gurus program is set for a $500,000 funding boost to kickstart its important work connecting mature aged volunteers with mentoring opportunities as…
Philanthropy remains strong despite global slowdown
Australia’s major companies have continued to support and invest in our communities despite the tough economic conditions faced in 2009, according to a report released…
Third sector leaders honoured
Speaking at today’s Social Inclusion Conference in Melbourne, Senator Stephens recognised the vital role that third sector organisations play in supporting vibrant and inclusive communities.…
Funding boost for volunteers and peak body
To meet the growing demand for volunteers the Australian Government is delivering a $250,000 funding boost to train new volunteers and assist in accreditation of…
New equipment for volunteer fire fighters and emergency workers
The Australian Government is providing nearly $1.5 million worth of grants to support 22,500 volunteer fire-fighting and emergency workers across the country. Of this, New…
Boost for volunteer organisations ahead of International Volunteer Day
More than 6700 community organisations across the country will benefit from $21 million in Australian Government funding for volunteer grants. The Volunteer Grants Program 2009…
Opening of Blacktown Marist Youth Care Head Office
Senator Ursula Stephens, today opened the new Head Office for Marist Youth Care in Blacktown, New South Wales. Senator Stephens said Marist Youth Care helps…
Social Inclusion Week Commences
The, Senator Ursula Stephens, this evening launched the Macquarie University Social Inclusion Forum, marking the start of Australia’s inaugural Social Inclusion Week. The week gives…
Role of government libraries today
Senator Ursula Stephens, today officially opened the Australian Government Libraries and Information Network (AGLIN) Forum 2009. The forum explored how government libraries can respond to…
Senator Stephens discusses compact with non profit managers
Senator Ursula Stephens today spoke at the Catholic Social Services Australia Directors’ Forum about the Australian Government’s national compact with the not-for-profit, or Third, Sector.…
Canada Bay – Australia’s most sustainable city
Senator Ursula Stephens, congratulated the New South Wales city of Canada Bay on winning the Australian Sustainable Cities Award. Senator Stephens announced the winners of…
First meeting of National Volunteering Strategy Advisory Group
Transforming Australia’s volunteer movement was the subject of today’s meeting of the Volunteering Policy Advisory Group, which met in Canberra to discuss the National Volunteering…
Volunteering ministers meet for the first time
Senator Ursula Stephens, is leading the way in developing a National Volunteering Strategy. Today Senator Stephens met with State and Territory Ministers to work collaboratively…
Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report – Contributions of the Not for Profit Sector. The draft report identifies…
Australian Government support social enterprise at World Forum
Senator Ursula Stephens, this afternoon chaired a master class on “Demonstrating Value” at the second Social Enterprise World Forum in Melbourne this afternoon. The World…
Laying the ground work for the Golden Gurus program
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, this morning launched the Golden Gurus website and invited interested organisations to become…
More Funds For Men’s Shed “Great Mates” Project
Men of Sanctuary Point and the Bay and Basin region in NSW will have increased access to social, mentoring and employment services with $56,064 in…
Non profit sector contributes $43 billion to Australia
Senator Ursula Stephens said the data on the non profit sector released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) highlights the enormous contribution of…
$1.3 million for Western Australian non profits and charities
Senator Stephens, today met with Western Australian recipients of the Australian Government’s Temporary Financial Assistance grants initiative for non profit organisations at Youth Focus in…
Australian Government to provide $11 million to charitable and non-profit organisations
The Australian Government is providing $11 million to charitable and non-profit organisations to enable them to continue to deliver valuable community services to the disadvantaged…
Recognising volunteers in South Adelaide
Ursula Stephens, today addressed the Southern Adelaide Volunteer Award ceremony at the Hackham Football Club. Senator Stephens said volunteers are vital to communities and deserve…
$21 million to support community volunteers
Non-profit organisations, who are supported by volunteers, can apply for Australian Government grants of up to $5,000 to purchase equipment and cover the cost of…
Towards a Better Relationship with Advocacy NGOS
The Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens, met with human rights advocacy non government organisations this morning to discuss how to strengthen the government’s relationship with…