Media Releases
Government supports future young leaders with a new program delivered by Children and Young People with Disability
The Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, today awarded funding of $797,587 to Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) to deliver a new disability youth leadership program.
Albanese Government convenes National Roundtable for Online Dating Safety
Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP and Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP will convene the National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety in Sydney today.
Australia signs new social security agreement with Serbia
Australia and the Republic of Serbia have signed a new social security agreement that will improve access to retirement benefits for eligible people who have moved between the two countries.
Government inks agreement for innovative disability employment pilot
The Albanese Labor Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business Council of Australia (BCA) to create and implement a new disability employment pilot.
Have your say on quality in Disability Employment Services
Placing people living with disability at the centre of the services they receive is a key pillar of a discussion paper on the proposed Disability Employment Services Quality Framework, released today for public consultation.
Emergency Relief funding boost for NSW, Victoria and Tasmania
The Albanese Labor Government will provide more than $10 million in additional funding to Emergency and Food Relief providers in response to recent flood events and cost of living pressures.
Members appointed to Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee
The Albanese Labor Government’s new Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet this week to begin its important work in helping to address disadvantage and boost economic participation.
Improving the lives of Australians living with disability through research
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of Australians living with disability through research by today releasing two key projects that will help drive evidence-based policy reform.
National Centre to explore innovative community-led solutions to address disadvantage
The Albanese Labor Government will establish a National Centre for Place-Based Collaboration to explore and enhance community-led solutions in addressing social complex problems and entrenched disadvantage.
Investigation into Star Ratings for the Disability Employment Services program
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth has today announced an investigation into the Disability Employment Services Star Ratings following a coding error impacting the application of the system.
Indexation to benefit young Australians
Around one million young people, carers and students are set to receive a boost to their social security payments when indexation increases take effect on 1 January 2023.
International Day of People with Disability is more than a celebration
The Albanese Labor Government is calling on Australians to recognise this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) by working together to help overcome the barriers to inclusion for the 4.4 million Australians living with disability.
$13.8 million to support children with disability or emerging developmental concerns
The Albanese Labor Government has awarded $13.8 million in grants to support young children with newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns – and their parents and carers – to have the best start in life.
Providing more options for older Australians and eligible Veterans to work more in time for Christmas
From today, pensioners over Age Pension age and eligible Veterans will be able to earn more income from working without reducing their pension, just in time to take advantage of seasonal jobs.
A fairer, more flexible and more generous Paid Parental Leave scheme for Australian families.
The Albanese Labor Government has today introduced legislation to reform Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme to ensure it better meets the needs of families.
Expert committee to advise on tackling disadvantage and boosting economic inclusion
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its positive agenda to boost economic inclusion and tackle disadvantage by establishing an Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Pensioners receive added incentive to downsize
Legislation passed in Parliament today will reduce the financial impact on pensioners looking to downsize their principal home and free up housing stock for younger families.
A violence-free future: Recognising the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Supporting former cashless debit card communities with pathways to employment and infrastructure
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced that up to $17 million will be made available to support employment pathways – including funding infrastructure projects – in former cashless debit card communities.
Giving older Australians the choice and flexibility to work
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to giving older Australians more choice and flexibility to participate in the workforce through legislation passed in the Parliament.