The news and events stories published on the FaHCSIA website in 2009 are available from this page.
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National Companion Card SchemeState and territory programs that enable eligible people with disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer. Gambling Help OnlineNew national website offering counselling, information and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Issues paper releasedIssues paper released – Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 Statistical Paper 4 releasedA statistical overview covering income support customers, and payments offered through the Australian Government. Reconciliation Action PlanThe Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) has released its third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Budget 2009-10Portfolio Statements and Publications released as part of the Federal Budget 2009-10 Updated FaHCSIA websiteThe new and improved website for the Department offers updated design and navigation of the website, based on what you have told us National Disability Advocacy ProgramOn 1 April the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services announced the agencies selected to receive extra funding within the National Disability Advocacy Program Minister receives advance copy of National PlanThe National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children has presented an advance copy of Time for Action: The National Council's Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2009-2021 National Housing Supply Council State of Supply ReportThe 2008 report focuses on projections of underlying demand and of land and housing supply over 20 years from 2008 to 2028, the gap between housing demand and supply, influences on supply and demand, as well as the need for research Personal Helpers and MentorsOn 25 February 2009, it was announced that a further 39 non-government organisations have been funded to assist people with severe mental illness in 79 sites across Australia. Commonwealth Property Disposals PolicyThe revamped Policy is to facilitate the Commonwealth's commitment to increase the supply of housing, improve community amenity and assist in the creation of jobs. Family Support ProgramThe Family Support Program is an initiative designed to improve outcomes for children and families by improving the Australian Governments ability to provide services to them Extension of time for National PlanThe Minister for the Status of Women has approved a request from the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children for an extension of time for the Council to finalise its National Plan of Action New remote housing systemA priority area over the next five years is to improve living conditions in 73 remote Indigenous communities across the Northern Territory through the $813 million New Remote Housing System Recognising women farmersThe initiative offers support for projects that will build the leadership and representative capacity of women in primary industries, helping them face challenges and take advantage of opportunities resulting from a changing climate |
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