Monthly Archives: January 2008

Call for Integrated Approach to Bikeways

Posted on January 25, 2008 by .

Robert McClelland, the Federal Member for Barton, said new figures showing bicycles have outsold motor vehicles for the eighth consecutive year highlight the need for the federal and state governments and local councils to do more to integrate bikeways into … Continue reading →

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Government seeks stakeholder views on the rights of people with disabilities

Posted on January 24, 2008 by .

The Rudd Government has sought stakeholder views on the rights of persons with disabilities. The Government has invited over 200 non-government organisations and industry representatives to participate in a consultation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons … Continue reading →

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$15 Million for Additional Home and Community Care

Posted on January 23, 2008 by .

Robert McClelland, the Federal Member for Barton, welcomed the announcement of a funding boost for the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program in New South Wales. The Federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has announced a total of $14.7 million … Continue reading →

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Supporting The Wellbeing Of Families And Children

Posted on January 11, 2008 by .

Seventy-five new services will open across Australia this year to support the wellbeing of families and children. “I would like to congratulate the organisations selected to operate these valuable services which will not only benefit families but also the wider … Continue reading →

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