The news and events stories published on the FaHCSIA website in 2011 are available from this page.
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New NDIS websiteA new dedicated National Disability Insurance Scheme website was launched today. FaHCSIA supports White Ribbon DayToday FaHCSIA hosted a White Ribbon Day event to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women and break the silence. White Ribbon Ambassador and former Wallaby, Joe Roff spoke at the event while attendees took the oath. COAG Select Council on Women’s IssuesThe Select Council on Women’s Issues was formally constituted in September 2011 through endorsement of the Terms of Reference by COAG. The inaugural meeting of the Council took place in Adelaide on 18 November 2011.
Supporting Families with TeenagersFamily Tax Benefit Part A is increasing from 1 January 2012 for families with full time secondary students aged 16-19. Pre-claiming is available from October for eligible families who wish to receive this payment.
National Standards for out-of-home care The National Standards for out-of-home care booklet has now been updated to include a full list of of 22 national measures for the standards, including reporting arrangements, that are to be progressively introduced by 2015 Revised DSP impairment tablesThe Tables assess whether a person, whose qualification or otherwise for disability support pension is being considered, meets an empirically agreed threshold in relation to the effect of their impairments, if any, on their ability to work.
Women's Budget Statements 2011-12The Minister for the Status of Women, the Hon Kate Ellis MP, has released an analysis of Budget measures that will advance equality and provide improved opportunities for women to participate in education, the workforce and the community. Budget 2011-12Portfolio Statements and Publications released as part of the Federal Budget 2011-12. Volunteer Grants 2011The Volunteer Grants 2011 Call for Applications period opened on Wednesday 4 May 2011 and closes on Wednesday 8 June 2011 at 5pm AEST. Social Policy Research Paper no. 42Social Policy Research Paper no. 41, Asset rich, but income poor: Australian housing wealth and retirement in an international context, has been released. Occasional Paper no. 37Occasional Paper no. 37, Fathering in Australia among couple families with young children, has been released. Occasional Paper no. 35Occasional Paper no. 35, Post-diagnosis support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and carers, has been released. |
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