Media Releases by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Government Welcomes Vivian Solon’s Return

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today welcomed Ms Vivian Solon’s return to Australia. Senator Patterson said her priority has always…

$300,000 for migrant parenting project

The Howard Government will deliver $300,000 in funding to the Migrant Information Centre to help recently arrived migrants and refugees living in Melbourne’s east with…

Howard Government help for new arrivals

A new project supported by the Howard Government will help around 300 Melbourne humanitarian entrant families maintain strong family relationships and adjust to life in…

Awards for Local Government excellence

:The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, last night presented awards at the 2005 National Awards for Local Government to winners for…

Unprecedented Funding for Crisis Accommodation

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today said the Howard Government’s commitment to support people needing crisis accommodation could not be…

$2 million windfall for Kwinana families

 The Howard Government will deliver $2 million in funding over three years for projects in Kwinana, Western Australia, under the $142 million Communities for Childreninitiative.…

Online BizAbility

For the first time access to an online catalogue of products and services offered by disability business services across Australia is available.The Minister for Family…

New direction for ethnic disability services

Today’s release of the National Ethnic Disability Alliance’s (NEDA) innovative strategic plan sets out its future direction in supporting people with a disability from culturally…

Supporting extraordinary Australians

Australia’s 2.6 million carers will be better supported in their caring role with the aid of a useful reference guide produced by the Howard Government…

Networking Women Across Australia

Coinciding with World Rural Women’s Day, two unique and innovative information resources linking women’s organisations and community groups throughout Australia have been launched in Melbourne.…