Media Releases
Increased support for at risk First Nations families
The Albanese Labor Government has committed $44 million in funding to strengthen support for First Nation families and children at risk of entering out-of-home care or already engaged with the child protection system.
$10 million funding boost to support Australian volunteers
The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the future of volunteers by providing $10 million in funding being delivered through the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program.
Easing cost of living pressures for around two million Australians
Legislation passed in the Parliament today will provide targeted financial relief to millions of Australians.
Statement on historic income apportionment
The Federal Government welcomes the release of the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s statement into the historic practice of income apportionment used by Services Australia.
All workers now entitled to family and domestic violence leave
Small business employees will have a new right to ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave under the Albanese Labor Government’s changes that take effect from today.
Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened virtually today.
$1.3 million for emergency food distribution to support Tasmanians
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to assist Tasmanians struggling with food insecurity by providing $1.3 million in funding to Loaves and Fishes through the Tasmanian Government
Delivering personal growth support for Adelaide youth with challenging circumstances
Young South Australians struggling with challenging circumstances will have greater access to the support they need through a Commonwealth funding boost for personal development and adventure therapy delivered through Operation Flinders.
Community Services Ministers meeting communique
Minister Rishworth met with fellow Commonwealth, state and territory Community Services Ministers in Adelaide on 19 July 2023.
Delivering a new accessible facility for people with disability in the ACT
The Albanese Labor Government is working with the ACT Government to deliver on its commitment for more specialised disability toilet facilities in the ACT.
$10.5m in grants to prevent and respond to sexual violence
Projects and organisations supporting women, children and other high priority groups who are at risk of, or experiencing sexual violence will receive a share of more than $10.5 million in joint NSW and Commonwealth Government funding.
BetStop to be introduced in August
BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register for online wagering, will be launched by the Albanese Labor Government on 21 August 2023.
Strengthening Australia’s child support scheme
The Albanese Labor Government is funding a new package of measures to strengthen the child support scheme and ensure it is working for all separated families.
Release of the Disability Employment Services Quality Framework
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to ensure people with disability are at the centre of policy and programs that impact their lives.
Innovative trial to boost opportunities for people in social housing
The Albanese Labor Government will partner with the NSW Minns Government on a targeted approach to connect people receiving social housing assistance with education, training, and work opportunities.
Multicultural groups win funding to counter domestic violence
Multicultural groups from across NSW will receive a share of a one-off $2 million grant to deliver activities or projects that will build the capability of their communities to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.
No Interest Loans Scheme for Vehicles goes up a gear
The Albanese Labor Government is further supporting Australians who experience vulnerabilities in accessing transport by extending the successful No Interest Loans Scheme (NILs) for Vehicles program delivered by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ).
Increasing financial support for visa holders experiencing violence
The Albanese Labor Government is easing financial insecurity for temporary visa holders leaving a violent relationship.
New Changing Places to improve accessibility for South Australians with disability
The Albanese Labor Government and South Australian Government are working together to deliver two new Changing Places in South Australia to help people with disability to participate fully in their communities.
Empowering migrant and refugee women in the digital landscape
Migrant and refugee women will be empowered with digital literacy training through the delivery of a 12-month pilot funded by a $700,000 grant for the Good Things Foundation.