Media Releases
Historic $10 million investment in Rev Bill Crews Foundation to support Aussies facing hardship
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to support the critical work of the Reverend Bill Crews Foundation and secure its future in supporting vulnerable Australians.
Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Monday 8 December 2025, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, chaired a meeting of the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board). The Board includes Ministers (or their representative) responsible for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Scheme) in each state or territory.
Boost to support for victim survivors of trafficking and modern slavery
With human trafficking and modern slavery affecting an estimated 50 million people across the world, the Albanese Labor Government is making it easier for victim-survivors to access support and rebuild their lives.
Expanding crisis accommodation for First Nations women and children in Adelaide
The Albanese Labor Government is investing over $715,000 to improve access to crisis accommodation support for First Nations women and children in Adelaide.
Bolstering First Nations Community Safety in Central Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is investing more than $1.1 million for two new projects in Central Australia to keep communities safe and help prevent violence against women and children.
Changes to social security payments from 1 January
A number of changes to social security payment rates will commence from 1 January 2026, with over one million Australians receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Disability Support Pension and Carer Allowance set to see more money in their bank account each fortnight.
Expanding the impact of social enterprises with new investment
The Albanese Labor Government is investing almost $2.5 million in 24 social enterprises to help break cycles of disadvantage across Australia as part of our Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI).
Inclusive Employment Australia driving better outcomes for First Nations participants
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting more First Nations people with disability into meaningful employment by tripling the number of Indigenous employment service providers.
Albanese Government expanding access to specialised trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots
Today, the Albanese Government has announced funding to support the expansion and extension of specialised trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots in the ACT and WA.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: Parliament House to be illuminated orange
Today, the Albanese Labor Government renews its commitment to building a safer Australia - where every woman and child can live free from gender-based violence - as we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and support the United Nations’ global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: 40% funding boost to 1800RESPECT
Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Albanese Labor Government is announcing an almost 40% funding boost for 1800RESPECT as more Australians than ever before are identifying signs of violence and contacting 1800RESPECT for help.
Supporting Care Leavers following the 16th Anniversary of the National Apology
Sunday marked the 16th anniversary of the National Apology to Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants, delivered by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Additional Support for Bedford Sale
The Albanese Government welcomes today’s announcement of the expected sale of South Australian NDIS provider Bedford to The Disability Trust, a reputable not-for-profit disability service provider.
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.