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National Anti-Racism Strategy
FaHCSIA is supporting the development of a National Anti-Racism Strategy, led by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
The 2010-11 Annual Report on the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children has now been released.
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2010-2011
On 19 April 2012 the Government released the Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2010-2011.
More local support for people with mental illness
The Australian Government has announced more support services for Australians with severe mental illness.
Applying a gender perspective in public policy: What it means and how we can do it better
Speech by Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission. This speech was given at an International Women’s Day forum, on 9 March 2012.
National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards
The 2012 National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards were announced on Thursday 22 March at Parliament House, Canberra.
Early Intervention services for children with Autism reviewed
A review of Early Intervention therapies for children with an autism spectrum disorder provides recommendations to further improve services to children.
2013 FaHCSIA Graduate Program
Applications for the 2013 FaHCSIA Graduate Program intake are now open.
Evaluation of Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability
The Australian Government has released the Evaluation of Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability report.
Exposure Draft – Gambling Reform Bills
The Australian Government has released exposure drafts of the bills to tackle problem gambling as part of the reforms announced on 21 January 2012.
Closing the Gap - Prime Minister's Report 2012
The Prime Minister reports annually on progress in Closing the Gap. The fourth annual report was tabled in Parliament on 15 February 2012.
Advisory Group Vision report released
The Advisory Group: Vision for Sustainable Supported Employment report has been released.
Number 39: Community attitudes to people with disability: scoping project
This report investigates current research on community attitudes towards people with disability.
A new ten year plan for mental health available for public comment
The Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) has publicly released the draft Ten Year Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform in Australia.
New NDIS website
A new dedicated National Disability Insurance Scheme website was launched today.
FaHCSIA supports White Ribbon Day
Today 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 Issues
The 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.
Improving support for out-of-home carers
A new online resource for foster, kinship, grandparent and informal carers is now available on the Family Relationships website.
National Carer Strategy
National Carer Strategy.

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