Media Releases
Strengthening Territory Child Protection and Youth Justice
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry will attend the ninth meeting of the Northern Territory Tripartite Forum, which is being held today in Darwin.
Consultation opens for the redesign of the Intercountry Adoption Family Support Service
The Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry MP, has today announced a public consultation process on the redesign of the Intercountry Adoption Family Support Service (ICAFSS).
Supporting older Australians to get online
The Morrison Government is extending its highly successful Be Connected program that helps older Australians navigate the online world safely.
Improving information sharing to protect vulnerable children
Australia’s most at risk children will be better protected by a world-first information sharing platform from next year which is designed to improve collaboration between state and territory child protection agencies. Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry today announced NSW-based company Itree has been awarded a $5.9 million, five-year contract to deliver the project.
Untangling the knot of trauma - Blue Knot Day 2019
Today marks the tenth anniversary of Blue Knot Day, established by the Blue Knot Foundation to raise awareness of the more than five million adult survivors of complex trauma.
Day for Daniel
Annual Day for Daniel helping to make communities safer for all children. It is a reminder that it is everyone’s duty to protect children.
Right to enjoy childhood focus of National Children’s Week
Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry today calls on all Australians to participate in the wide variety of activities planned nationwide for National Children’s Week 2019.
New guide for handling complaints involving children
The Coalition Government has today launched a new guide to help organisations better handle complaints that upholds the rights and voices of young Australians.
Rocky expo showcases support for people with disability
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, has encouraged people with disability and their supporters and families to contribute their input into the reshaping of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, while officially opening the inaugural Regional Disability Expo in Rockhampton.
Landry launches trial of a text messaging support service for new parents
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, today launched a trial for Parent Link at a community event in Rockhampton. Parent Link is a free text messaging service aimed at providing information and resources to parents and expectant parents in the first 1000 days of their child’s life.
Commemorating the 6th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions
This year marks the sixth anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. On 21 March 2013, the Government formally apologised to people affected by past forced adoption policies and practices in Australia.
Government takes further step in keeping NT children safe
The Government has today released terms of reference for a Productivity Commission Study on improvements to the way initiatives supporting families and children are funded in the Northern Territory.
Community Hubs helping migrants make the grade
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, joined Woodridge North State School Queensland Community Hub migrants, for English class today. “Migrants, refugee women and their children are among Australia’s most vulnerable people,” Minister Landry said. “We know that learning English is a key contributor to better employment and educational outcomes, social participation levels and it helps provide people with an overall sense of belonging to the Australian community.”
Access Community Services providing supports for migrants across Queensland
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry today visited Access Community Services (Access) as part of her visit to Logan, Queensland. “It is wonderful to see the work Access Community Services are doing to help migrants and vulnerable Australians in the Queensland community,” Minister Landry said. “The services provided by Access assist new arrivals to feel connected to their new home and part of Australian society and their local community.
Outstanding Alice Springs Women’s Shelter recognised
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Ms Michelle Landry, today visited the Alice Springs Women’s Shelter to acknowledge their work and success in receiving a grant of $225,000 over four and a half years following the recent Emergency Relief funding round.
Children and Families Tripartite Forum meets in Alice Springs
Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry today welcomed the progress made to address child protection and detention issues in the Northern Territory.
New plan for protecting Australia’s children
The Fourth Action Plan of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children (2009-2020) has been launched by the Government today following endorsement by state and territory Community Services Ministers across Australia.
Early results from anti-violence campaign encouraging with 72 per cent more mindful of respect
The second phase of the ground breaking $30 million Stop it at the Start campaign has reignited community discussions about how we can all play a role in breaking the cycle of violence against women and their children.
Working together and taking action to improve child safety
The Healing Foundation facilitated the first in a series of stakeholders workshops organised by the National Office for Child Safety today. The workshops are aimed at developing the most effective ways to implement the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
New data on attitudes towards violence against women
Most people agree violence against women is wrong and are more likely to support gender equality than ever before, according to new research released today by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety.