Media Releases by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

More jobs for people with disability

As part of a new package of support for people with disability and their families, the Australian Government has announced a $100.9 million plan to…

Competition showcases talented young Aussies

A break-dancing hip-hop group, a Tasmanian photography student and a young lawyer were among the National Youth Week Talent Competition winners announced today. Minister for…

States bill to homebuyers – $19 billion

Homebuyers and renters affected by housing affordability will not be surprised by revelations in the media today that states and territories have reaped a record…

Figures show rent assistance eases housing stress

Rent Assistance from the Australian Government has significantly improved housing affordability outcomes for certain sectors of the community, Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion…

Funding boost for volunteers across Australia

Fifty Volunteer Resource Centres across Australia will have their funding significantly increased following an announcement from Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion today. Under…

A snaphot of Australian youth

A snapshot of Australian youth reveals a vast majority are generally happy, healthy and working or studying full time, Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel…

Opportunity for Indigenous Youth in Orange

Minster for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion today welcomed the signing of an agreement to mentor young Indigenous youth in Orange in an effort to…

Congratulating South Australia Volunteers

More than 50 per cent of South Australians contributed over 7500 hours of volunteer time last year, Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion said today.…

Thanking the wheels behind the meals

Around 55 volunteers who work tirelessly for City of Sydney Meals on Wheels were surprised today with certificates of appreciation, celebrating and acknowledging their hard…

Housing affordability can’t risk Labor

Minister for Community Services Nigel Scullion today said the election of a Federal Labor Government could contribute to the housing affordability crisis with fears that…

Support for volunteers boosted

Volunteering organisations will benefit from reduced red tape and easier access to training following an additional $4 million in Australian Government funding, announced as part…

Australia thanks our volunteers

The Australian Government would like to thank the 6.3 million volunteers across the country for their dedication and hard work throughout the year, Minister for…

Respite support for carers

A further 1,000 carers of young people with a severe or profound disability will have access to respite support as part of a $6 million…

Funding to extend disability advocacy services

Minister for Community Services Senator Nigel Scullion today announced up to $600,000 to expand individual disability advocacy services in rural and remote areas following a…