28/05/2010 New Business Toolkit for Indigenous Women
The Australian Government today released a new Business Toolkit for Indigenous Women , aimed at providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across Australia with information and advice on being successful in business.
28/05/2010 $3.5 million for family support services in Kempsey
Up to 1200 families in Kempsey NSW will have extra support through a range of child-focused services to help them provide a safe, happy and healthy environment for their children and protect them from abuse and neglect.
27/05/2010 Work to begin on homeless accommodation for Alice Springs
Work on a $7.3 million facility for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness will begin in Alice Springs next month.
27/05/2010 Indigenous stockmen and stockwomen recognised as Reconciliation Week kicks off
The Australian Government is providing $150,000 to the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre to research the history of Indigenous stockmen and stockwomen.
27/05/2010 More support for carers in our communities
Carers Australia, Children with Disability Australia and the Mental Health Council of Australia will share in $327,000 in Australian Government funding to seek the views of carers and inform the Government's policy development.
27/05/2010 Younger People with Disability in Residential Aged Care program
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today welcomed the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report Younger People...
26/05/2010 Stolen Generations Working Partnership
The Australian Government today released a new approach to harness the efforts of Government and non-government organisations to support members of the Stolen Generations and help heal grief and trauma caused by past practices...
25/05/2010 Rent payments for NTER five-year leases
The Australian Government today started paying rent to Aboriginal land owners for five-year leases covering 45 communities under the Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER).
24/05/2010 Increasing Indigenous home ownership
The Australian Government today released a discussion paper on increasing home ownership by Indigenous Australians.
24/05/2010 Government boosts support for Indigenous businesses
The Australian Government will provide greater support to Indigenous businesses, including financial support for state and regional Indigenous chambers of commerce and will establish a new business advisory group.
24/05/2010 Indigenous Economic Development Strategy – have your say
The Australian Government today released a draft of its long-term strategy to increase participation of Indigenous Australians in the economy
21/05/2010 Work begins on new fibre-optic link in WA
The Australian Government today marked the start of construction on a fibre-optic communications backbone linking Perth and Geraldton.
20/05/2010 Australians encouraged to nominate for the National Disability Awards
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities today called on all Australians to nominate people who make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability...
20/05/2010 Indigenous women's health strategy welcomed
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, have welcomed the release of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Health Strategy.
20/05/2010 $19.6 million investment in our local communities
The Rudd Government is providing $19.6 million for more than 220 community projects across Australia to encourage strong families, leadership and volunteering.
18/05/2010 Abbott's double backflip on families
Opposition leader, Tony Abbott, today backflipped on yet another commitment he has made to Australian families.
18/05/2010 Start of national consultation on the tax treatment of native title
The Rudd Government has today commenced a national consultation on the tax treatment of native title, including the interaction of native title, Indigenous economic development and the tax system.
17/05/2010 $2.7 million boost for Melbourne's Adventure Playgrounds
The Rudd Government will invest a further $2.7 million over four years for Melbourne's Adventure Playgrounds, providing exciting play spaces for more than 1,700 inner city children.
17/05/2010 Government welcomes Productivity Commission Issues Paper on Disability Care and Support
The Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission's issues paper on disability care and support.
16/05/2010 Reducing high sugar drink consumption in remote communities
The Australian Government is requesting an urgent report from key departments on policy options to help reduce the consumption of high sugar drinks in remote communities.
16/05/2010 Abbott's big new tax will hurt Australian business
Opposition leader, Tony Abbott, today confirmed his $10.8 billion paid parental leave plan is a great big new tax on business.
14/05/2010 Abbott's reckless spending - sham plans with no costings and no timelines
Opposition leader, Tony Abbott, today admitted he was rolled by Shadow Cabinet on an almost $4 billion proposal over four years to double the Australian Government's Baby Bonus.
14/05/2010 Supporting Indigenous kids in Alice Springs to go to school
More than 300 young Indigenous children living in Alice Springs will undergo health checks with the help of almost $1.5 million in funding from the Australian and Northern Territory Governments
14/05/2010 Clearer pension rules for household solar energy panels
The Australian Government has taken steps to make feeding power into the grid simpler and fairer for pensioners.
13/05/2010 Gregory National Park returned to traditional owners
The Australian Government today returned Gregory National Park and Gregory's Tree Historical Reserve in the Northern Territory to their traditional Indigenous owners.
12/05/2010 Work begins on the Alice Springs Accommodation Park
Construction has begun on the $11 million Alice Springs Accommodation Park, which will provide safe short-term accommodation for Indigenous people who visit the town.
12/05/2010 New program to keep children safe in their families
The Australian Government today announced the organisations in each State and Territory which will share in $9.3 million over three years under a new program to address drug and alcohol problems in families and build safe and secure home...
12/05/2010 Major win for Australian families - Introduction of Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010
The Government today introduced legislation into Parliament to deliver Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme.
11/05/2010 Assisting jobseekers and people with disability return to work
The Rudd Government will improve assessments for disadvantaged jobseekers and people with disabilities to ensure that appropriate employment services and income support are provided.
11/05/2010 Government supporting Australians with disability
People with disability are going to be encouraged to participate in landmark reforms that will help the Rudd Government deliver lasting gains in this important area of policy.
11/05/2010 Find and connect service for Forgotten Australians
The Rudd Government will help Forgotten Australians and former child migrants reconnect with their families as part of the $26.5 million Find and Connect Service.
11/05/2010 Closing the Gap - Strengthening Indigenous Communities
The Rudd Government is building on its commitment to close the gap in life expectancy and life opportunities for Indigenous Australians through targeted investment to strengthen Indigenous communities.
10/05/2010 Celebrating volunteers in National Volunteer Week
Today marks the start of a week-long celebration of Australia's volunteers
07/05/2010 Healing Foundation makes milestone move towards healing
The Australian Government today welcomed a milestone in the establishment of the Healing Foundation as Australia's key body to support healing projects in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
07/05/2010 Walk Safely to School Day
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Health and Ageing, and Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs today joined together to encourage all school kids and parents to participate in the annual Walk Safely...
05/05/2010 Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme - casual workers to benefit
Casual workers are set to be big winners from the Rudd Government's Paid Parental Leave scheme.
05/05/2010 Assisting Torres Strait communities with the impacts of climate change
Island communities in the Torres Strait will receive tidal gauges to assist them with monitoring sea levels through $1 million in funding announced today.
04/05/2010 Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme - fair for families and fair to business
The Australian Government today released the draft legislation of Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme.
03/05/2010 $1.8 million for new early childhood program in Melbourne
The Australian Government has provided $1.8 million over three years to provide at risk children with access to a new early childhood project bringing together quality early childhood education and care, with intensive family support.
03/05/2010 Building skills to protect Australia's children
The Australian Government will develop and roll-out an accredited training program to boost the capacity of community service workers to identify and respond to families and children who are at risk, with more than $2.1 million in funding
02/05/2010 National Executive announced for National Congress of Australia's First Peoples
The Australian Government today welcomed the announcement of the National Executive of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples.