Media Releases
A new future for the Australian Orphanage Museum
The Albanese Labor Government congratulates the Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on the official opening of major works at the Australian Orphanage Museum today.
Final design for National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
The Albanese Labor Government, working together with victims and survivors, has selected the final design for the National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
Albanese Government delivers $12 million to support services responding to child sexual abuse
The Albanese Government has today announced the award of $12 million in grants to support 23 specialist and community support services across Australia to expand their crucial work responding to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and children who have displayed concerning or harmful sexual behaviours.
Increased investment to support financial wellbeing of First Nations people
First Nations people across Australia will have greater access to services to strengthen financial skills and make informed money choices, with the Albanese Labor Government investing $3.1 million in four key financial wellbeing providers.
More inclusive employment services for Australians with disability starts today
The Albanese Labor Government is launching Inclusive Employment Australia, the new employment program for people with disability.
Launch of DV Notify to boost victim-survivor safety
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to build a safer New South Wales, launching a new digital service that will strengthen protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Shared Decision-Making Committee Meeting
On 31 October 2025, the Safe and Supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group (Leadership Group) joined Community Services Ministers from across Australia in Sydney on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation for a Safe and Supported Shared Decision-Making Committee (the Committee) meeting.
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting
On 31 October 2025, Community Services Ministers met on Gadigal Country in Sydney.
Win for community organisations: new reforms to better support children and families
After years of advocacy, the Albanese Labor Government is changing the game for community organisations so they can spend more time helping kids and families who need it most.
New initiatives underscore commitment to victim survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
More funding to steer Northern Territory boys away from violence
The Albanese Labor Government is investing almost $2 million in a targeted prevention program for 12 to18-year-old boys in the Northern Territory.
More funding to foster community connections
The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $12 million to strengthen and empower Australian communities.
Innovative trial to support First Nations fathers and tackle family violence
The Federal and ACT Labor Governments are teaming up to deliver an Australian-first trial program that will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait fathers who are using, or at risk of using, violence at home.
Practical skills to create healthy homes in Central Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening families and communities in Central Australia through a new $4.9 million program to build home and life skills.
New powers to waive social security debts for victim-survivors of coercive control
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to embed safety in Commonwealth systems and ensure the social security system cannot be weaponised against women experiencing violence.
Delivering a fairer, more efficient social security system
The Albanese Labor Government will wipe almost half of Australia’s social security debt backlog and roll out resolution payments of up to $600 for those impacted by the historical debt calculation method known as income apportionment.
Australia signs social security agreement with Uruguay
Australia has today signed a social security agreement with the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
National Code to protect staff and students from sexual violence in higher education
The Albanese Government has today passed legislation to establish a mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
Changes to social security payments from September 20
A number of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 September 2025.
New funding to help create more pathways out of disadvantage
The Albanese Labor Government has announced a $2.3 million investment into 22 social enterprises breaking cycles of disadvantage across Australia.