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 guiding principle of the government’s employment and workplace relations policy, and response to the global… Continue reading
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 of consultations as part of the development of a national compact between the two sectors.… Continue reading
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 Government to work collaboratively with the third sector to build a fairer and more inclusive… Continue reading
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. Senator Ursula Stephens, today launched the services at the Richmond Fellowship in Goulburn. Dr Stephens… Continue reading
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 non profit sector leaders and government representatives gathered in Canberra to debate and finalise the… Continue reading
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 Forum on Cultural Diversity and Social Justice. IESMI has been established since 1999 and comprises… Continue reading
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 National Volunteer Week, the Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Social… Continue reading
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 recognises the invaluable contribution of Australia’s 5 million volunteers to the richness and diversity of… Continue reading
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 Transparency Awards ceremony. The Transparency Awards were initiated by PricewaterhouseCoopers to recognise the quality and… Continue reading
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 for the Jobs Fund that provides grants of up to $2 million dollars for non… Continue reading
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 Conference organised by the Queensland University of Technology’s Centre for Philanthropy and Non Profit Studies,… Continue reading
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: Christianity in Dialogue with Judaism and Islam’. Senator Stephens spoke about the challenges of promoting… Continue reading
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 successfully treating Australians with a mental illness and discusses the intersection of housing and mental… Continue reading
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 of the Global Financial Crisis on vulnerable Australians with the Rudd Government.The Community Response Task… Continue reading