15 January 2014The Australian Government will establish a payment scheme for supported employees with intellectual disability in Australian Disability Enterprises who previously had their wages assessed under the Business Service…
14 January 2014 Thousands of older Australians will get extra support and care services-such as cleaning, meals, nursing care and transport-to remain living independently at home thanks to a $240…
Cutting red tape for Disability Employment Services The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, today announced the Government’s first three changes to lessen the administrative burden…
Transcript ABC News 24 With Melissa Clarke 18 December 2013 4:30pm E & OE Subjects: NDIS, Sophie Mirabella MELISSA CLARKE: Mitch Fifield, thanks for joining us. MITCH FIFIELD: Thank…
COAG Disability Reform Council Melbourne, 18 December 2013 Communiqué The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today in Melbourne. The meeting was chaired by…
MEDIA RELEASE Coalition will deliver the NDIS The Coalition is committed to delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme in full. The priority of the Coalition Government is to ensure the…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE THE HON. KEVIN ANDREWS MP MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES SENATOR THE HON. MITCH FIFIELD ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES GOVERNMENT MOVES TO ENSURE AGED CARE…
Sky News AM Agenda With Kieran Gilbert and The Hon Andrew Leigh MP 16 December 2013 8:30am E & OE Subjects: MYEFO, NDIS, marriage KIERAN GILBERT: First up to…
3 December 2013 International Day of People with Disability turns 21 Thousands of Australians will today come together to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the International Day of People…
MEDIA RELEASE 26 November 2013 Outstanding achievements recognised at National Disability Awards Twelve individuals and organisations were tonight recognised for their outstanding work to improve the lives of people…