Media Releases by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens

More mentors to help include people with mental illness

The Australian Government is providing the Richmond Fellowship nearly $4 million to establish three Personal Helpers and Mentors services across Queanbeyan/Yass, Southern Highlands/Crookwell/Goulburn and Belconnen/Gungahlin.…

National compact takes a great leap forward

Development of the national compact between the third sector and the government has made a great leap forward following today’s national compact workshop. Over 70…

$10.3 million boost for volunteering

Fifty Volunteer Resource Centres around Australia will benefit from $10.3 million in Australian Government funding to support a skilled, well-trained and well-resourced volunteer workforce. Celebrating…

Launch of National Volunteer Week 2009

Senator Ursula Stephens this evening launched National Volunteer Week 2009 – Everyday people, extraordinary contribution, at the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club. This year’s theme…

Community Response Task Force Meeting

The first meeting of the Community Response Task Force was held today in Melbourne, providing the non-profit sector with an opportunity to discuss the impact…