Media Releases
1800RESPECT garbage truck to spread awareness for support services
1800RESPECT – Australia’s national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling and support service – has partnered with Blacktown City Council in NSW, in an innovative initiative where garbage trucks are used to promote social change.
Industry to fund additional financial counselling services
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with industry stakeholders and the financial counselling sector to implement an innovative industry funding model to ensure increased access to financial counselling services for Australians.
Building local connections through innovative community café project
The Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to building strong and resilient communities is on full display in Tasmania, with a new $50,000 investment to strengthen support networks and enrich local ties in Hobart communities.
Introducing International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors
The Albanese Labor Government is today releasing a set of videos that give International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Ambassadors a platform to share their personal stories and hopes for a better future.
Provider finalised for Morphett Vale Medicare urgent care clinic
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to South Australians with a provider for the Morphett Vale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic finalised, following an Expression of Interest process.
Government marks 14th anniversary of the Apology to Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants
Today on the 14th anniversary of the Apology to Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants, the Albanese Labor Government recognises the disgraceful treatment of children in out-of-home care institutions across Australia.
Improving redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its commitment to ensuring survivors of institutional child sexual abuse have access to redress with legislation introduced into Parliament today.
Government response to Robodebt Royal Commission
The Albanese Government has today tabled the response to the Robodebt Royal Commission.
First Nations-led data research on family, domestic, and sexual violence
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $15 million in First Nations-led research on domestic and family violence, as part of our concrete action towards ending violence against women and children within a generation.
Supporting young men to break cycles of family violence
First Nations boys and men aged 10 to 25 will be supported with an expanded specialist family violence hotline as the latest investment in a rollout of various trial programs across Australia targeted towards innovative perpetrator responses.
Creating a better future for the not-for-profit sector: have your say
In its continued commitment to support the not-for-profit sector, the Albanese Labor Government is pleased to announce the release of an Issues Paper to start a conversation about the Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint.
National Children’s Week: Celebrating the importance of play
The Albanese Labor Government is celebrating the value and rights of children during this year’s National Children’s Week from 21 to 29 October.
Improved resources to boost employment outcomes for Autistic job seekers
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to supporting Autistic Australians and improving their employment outcomes by investing in the Autism Co-operative Research Centre.
Helping young men to have healthy, respectful relationships
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ending violence against women and children in one generation and helping school-aged boys and young men learn to have healthy, respectful relationships is key to progressing that goal.
Thousands of Australians sign up to the new National Self-Exclusion Register
BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register – is making a big difference to Australians at risk of experiencing online gambling harm, with almost 10,000 people registered since its launch in August 2023.
Connecting over 50s to the digital world
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ensuring older Australians are connected to and safe in the modern digital world and will today announce $42 million to extend the successful Be Connected program.
Delivering a historic expansion of Paid Parental Leave
The Albanese Labor Government is keeping its commitment to improve the lives of Australian families with the introduction of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023.
Investing in a National Strategy and increased supports for Australia’s carers
The Albanese Labor Government will deliver a range of initiatives to demonstrate its commitment to ensure Australia’s 2.65 million carers are recognised for the contribution they make to the community.
Strengthening incentives to work for pensioners and income support recipients
The Albanese Labor Government is focused on helping more Australians secure and retain a connection to the workforce with the introduction of the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Transition to Work) Bill 2023 into Parliament today.
Boosting employment and enhancing decision-making for people with disability
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to improving outcomes for people with disability and has commenced the design consultation process on the role and scope of a new Disability Employment Centre of Excellence.