Media Releases by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
Social inclusion policies get a hearing at Australian Workplace Conference
Senator Ursula Stephens, today addressed the annual Australian Workplace Conference in Sydney. Senator Stephens outlined how the Australian Government’s social inclusion agenda has been a…
Have your say on how the Government and Third Sector work together
The Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, today launched the second stage…
Ursula Stephens opens Vision 2020 Australia forum
The, Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens, today opened the National Member Forum of Vision 2020 Australia. Her opening address confirmed the commitment of the Australian…
More mentors to help include people with mental illness
The Australian Government is providing the Richmond Fellowship nearly $4 million to establish three Personal Helpers and Mentors services across Queanbeyan/Yass, Southern Highlands/Crookwell/Goulburn and Belconnen/Gungahlin.…
National compact takes a great leap forward
Development of the national compact between the third sector and the government has made a great leap forward following today’s national compact workshop. Over 70…
Inner and Eastern Sydney Migrant Interagency Multicultural Forum
Senator, the Hon Ursula Stephens, today spoke at the Inner and Eastern Sydney Migrant Interagency (IESMI) Multicultural Forum, Multiculturalism and Social Inclusion, Information and Strategy…
Senator Stephens Congratulates the Inaugural Longman Volunteer Awards Winners
$10.3 million boost for volunteering
Fifty Volunteer Resource Centres around Australia will benefit from $10.3 million in Australian Government funding to support a skilled, well-trained and well-resourced volunteer workforce. Celebrating…
Launch of National Volunteer Week 2009
Senator Ursula Stephens this evening launched National Volunteer Week 2009 – Everyday people, extraordinary contribution, at the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club. This year’s theme…
Celebrating Governance Best Practice in the Third Sector
Best practice governance is vital to a strong respected third sector, said Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Stephens at tonight’s…
Jobs fund to build non-profit capacity and strengthen community resilience
$500 million will be invested in the Third Sector to strengthen non profit organisations and build community resilience, said Senator Stephens. Applications are now open…
Economic downturn an opportunity for Third Sector Reform
Senator Ursula Stephens, today reinforced the Government’s commitment to supporting Third Sector organisations during the economic downturn. Speaking in Brisbane at the Modernising Charity Law…
Intercultural and interfaith education – key to an inclusive society
Senator Ursula Stephens, today addressed the 7th International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference at Old Parliament House, Canberra. The conference focused on ‘Teaching the Abrahamic Religions:…
Mental Health Council of Australia’s Home Truths report launched
Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek today officially launched the Mental Health Council of Australia’s Home Truths report. The report highlights the importance of housing in…
Community Response Task Force Meeting
The first meeting of the Community Response Task Force was held today in Melbourne, providing the non-profit sector with an opportunity to discuss the impact…