Media Releases by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas

Statement

I am honoured to be appointed as the Minister for Human Services and thank the Prime Minister for the opportunity to deliver and provide access…

Celebrating International Asperger’s Day

The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas and Senator for the Northern Territory, Trish Crossin today recognised International Asperger’s Day with staff…

Darwin locals speak up for the NDIS

Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas and Senator for the Northern Territory, Trish Crossin, today joined people with disability, their families and…

Supporting children with Muscular Dystrophy

More than 120 children with muscular dystrophy will attend respite camps this year thanks to the Gillard Government. As part of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness…

Beware of scammers asking for NDIS fees

People are being warned to beware of contact from anyone claiming to work for the Government who tries to make them pay an administration fee…

Local parents have their say at MyTime

Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas and Member for Parramatta, Julie Owens today joined parents and carers of children with disability in…

Let the games begin in Korea

The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas will today leave for South Korea to participate in a series of bilateral meetings in…

Strengthening Australian Disability Enterprises

The Australian Government will invest an additional $2.75 million to help Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) as they move toward the Australian Government’s vision for supported…

Queenslanders ready for the Winter Games

Three Queensland athletes are preparing for their departure to South Korea later this week, ready to compete in the the tenth Special Olympics World Winter…

Newman robs Peter to pay Paul

Premier Campbell Newman and the Queensland LNP Government are robbing Peter to pay Paul by announcing today that they will divert $12 million from a…