Media releases
Ministerial media releases
- 18 June 2013 - $585 million to launch the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- 18 June 2013 - $2.7 billion to deliver improved services to older people and people with disability
- 6 June 2013 - Ability Links NSW launches in the Hunter
- 24 May 2013 - Innovation Awards give power to the people
- 17 May 2013 - Say a big thank you to unpaid carers with a nomination for a 2013 NSW Carer Award
- 13 May 2013 - Nominate a Don't DIS My ABILITY Ambassador
- 9 May 2013 - Next steps for DisabilityCare Australia in New South Wales
- 3 May 2013 - Free Community Asset Building Workshop - Newcastle & Wollongong
- 10 April 2013 - NSW on the front foot ahead of NDIS launch in the Hunter
- 8 April 2013 - Minister lauds cultural diversity reforms for ageing and disability services
- 28 March 2013 - Arts and disability groups share over $520,000 to support people with disability
- 27 March 2013 - Boost for autism funding in Sydney's South West
- 25 March 2013 - First Living Life My Way ambassadors and champions announced
- 25 March 2013 - Disability Council launches new user-friendly website
- 22 March 2013 - Establishment of University Chair
- 21 March 2013 - NSW government launches elder abuse helpline
- 18 March 2013 - Comedy debate: Is technology ruining our lives?
- 18 March 2013 - NSW Seniors Week achievement award winners a reflection of today's seniors
- 11 March 2013 - Top appointment to promote inclusion for people with disability, seniors and carers
- 6 March 2013 - Star lineup and second chance for tickets to Seniors Week Concerts
- 25 February 2013 - Ita Buttrose named one of twelve 2013 NSW Seniors Week ambassadors
- 12 February 2013 - Beware of scammers asking for NDIS fees
- 11 February 2013 - Seniors Week concerts booked out
- 1 February 2013 - Free seniors week concert tickets
- 30 January 2013 - $6 Million for early childhood intervention
- 30 January 2013 - NSW Government and Telstra partner to bring more seniors online
- 18 January 2013 - New laws to reflect reforms to disability services
- 21 December 2012 - Bold and brave services to replace traditional disability service system
- 21 December 2012 - Stronger Together 2 annual report released
- 20 December 2012 - Age friendly local communities
- 7 December 2012 - People with disability celebrate NSW NDIS agreement
- 6 December 2012 - Agreement for full roll out of National Disability Insurance Scheme in NSW by July 2018
- 3 December 2012 - Disability not the problem in an accessible society
- 30 November 2012 - Over $30 million investment in accessible housing for people with disability
- 27 November 2012 - NSW Government delivers free photo ID for seniors and carers
- 23 November 2012 - A sporting chance for people with disability
- 14 November 2012 - New webtool promotes greater understanding about people living with neuromuscular disease
- 12 November 2012 - Don’t DIS our ABILITY to work
- 26 October 2012 - $3m Funding boost for accommodation options in Sutherland Shire
- 25 October 2012 - New DVD presents accommodation options for people with disability
- 23 October 2012 - Boarding house legislation passes Upper House
- 23 October 2012 - Sign of a more accessible future
- 23 October 2012 - Don't DIS my ABILITY 2012 ambassadors announced
- 17 October 2012 - Boarding house legislation introduced to parliament
- 16 October 2012 - Premier’s Christmas Gala Concerts booked out
- 16 October 2012 - Big Day Out for Carers
- 15 October 2012 - NSW shows its appreciation for carers
- 12 October 2012 - Tickets available - Premier’s Christmas Gala Concerts for seniors
- 3 October 2012 - New factory for Megalong Positioning Service
- 25 September 2012 - Dementia Awareness Week raises profile
- 21 September 2012 - Purpose-built centre opens in Ashfield to support people with disability
- 21 September 2012 - New home to provide a better quality of life for people with disability
- 19 September 2012 - Private and public sectors unite to maximise opportunities of ageing population
- 19 September 2012 - Kathryn Greiner AO appointed Chair of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing
- 10 September 2012 - Home modifications promote independent living
- 7 September 2012 - New respite centre opens in Tamworth
- 6 September 2012 - $250,000 Investment in swimming lessons for children with disability
- 4 September 2012 - New helpline to tackle abuse of older people
- 31 August 2012 - Easing the pressure on families and carers: $3 million investment in flexible respite
- 29 August 2012 - Supporting people with disability to live independently
- 29 August 2012 - Construction begins on new housing project for young people living in aged care
- 17 August 2012 - Art for everyone grants now available
- 15 August 2012 - Minister Constance announces winners of the 2012 NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards
- 15 August 2012 - Moving towards individualised funding
- 13 August 2012 - Nominate inspiring seniors for a 2013 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Award
- 6 August 2012 - Grants now available for 2013 NSW Seniors Week
- 2 August 2012 - Statement on influenza at Stockton and Morisset
- 1 August 2012 - Raising the alarm: Smoke alarm subsidy scheme for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
- 27 July 2012 - Rising from the ashes: new campus opened to support people with cerebral palsy
- 27 July 2012 - $1.5 Million investment in early childhood intervention services
- 27 July 2012 - NSW Govt offers to meet Prime Minister halfway on NDIS funding
- 23 July 2012 - Second round of supported living fund for people with a disability announced
- 15 July 2012 - Help at hand for dementia sufferers in Aboriginal communities
- 9 July 2012 - NSW Ageing Strategy: Helping seniors to live healthy, active and socially connected lives
- 2 July 2012 - $400,000 grant for Hunter autism school
- 27 June 2012 - New start for young adults leaving care
- 27 June 2012 - New home to build independence for people with a disability
- 25 June 2012 - New funding for vital Monaro service
- 25 June 2012 - New accommodation for people with disabilities in Albury
- 12 June 2012 - $2.7 billion to deliver and improve ageing and disability support services
- 6 June 2012 - Nominations open for 2012 NSW Carers Awards
- 1 June 2012 - Joint media release - $35.6m to help NSW seniors stay independent, active and healthy
- 1 June 2012 - Estia Foundation to receive recurrent funding
- 23 May 2012 - Barbara Holborow OAM
- 22 May 2012 - People with a disability in regional NSW to have their say on individualised funding
- 22 May 2012 - New appointment for Carers Advisory Council
- 16 May 2012 - Minister opens $1.6 million purpose-built home for younger people with a disability
- 16 May 2012 - Additional funds and bus for Wagga respite service
- 11 May 2012 - Ray of sunshine for people with a disability
- 10 May 2012 - NSW government to deliver improved protections for boarding house residents
- 9 May 2012 - NSW Government supports disability services industry reform
- 1 May 2012 - NDIS funding commitment must be revealed
- 24 April 2012 - A new direction for disability services in NSW
- 23 April 2012 - Guide Dogs Welcome Here: Venues face hefty fines for refusing entry
- 19 April 2012 - New home for young people with a disability
- 18 April 2012 - Support for younger onset dementia
- 18 April 2012 - More help for young people with a disability in Sydney's west
- 12 April 2012 - Home Care Service brochure available in 27 languages
- 2 April 2012 - A media release from the Minister for Women - Hundreds of remarkable women nominated for NSW Women of the Year Awards
- 28 March 2012 - New arts funding to assist people with a disability
- 21 March 2012 - Pilot program to assist children with severe disabilities
- 21 March 2012 - Seniors Week has multicultural flavour
- 21 March 2012 - Former Miss NSW puts art work on display
- 19 March 2012 - A media release from the Premier of NSW: NSW Photo Card to be free for more seniors
- 19 March 2012 - Eden turns back the clock for Seniors Week
- 19 March 2012 - Seniors Card media release: Eleebana grandmother off to Europe
- 18 March 2012 - 2012 Seniors Week Achievement Awards
- 14 March 2012 - A media release from the Premier of NSW: Win for the Hunter: NSW to host 2013 Asia Pacific Regional Games
- 12 March 2012 - Major redevelopment of disability accommodation in Western Sydney
- 9 March 2012 - Funding saves Secret Garden
- 5 March 2012 - Star studded cast ‘On Broadway’ for Seniors Week Concerts
- 27 February 2012 - Seniors Week Ambassadors named
- 22 February 2012 - Minister addresses hoarding and squalor conference
- 13 February 2012 - $82 Million Boost in Support for People with a Disability
- 13 February 2012 - Recognition for disability industry innovators
- 7 February 2012 - Seniors rush for concert tickets
- 6 February 2012 - Seniors Week ‘On Broadway’
- 2 February 2012 - Equal remuneration case - Statement
- 23 January 2012 - Supported living for people with a disability
- 11 January 2012 - Funding boost to help people with a disability live more independently
- 22 December 2011 - A media release from the Minister for Family and Community Services - Director General of the Department of Family and Community Services
- 13 December 2011 - NSW communities to have their say on new Whole of Government Ageing Strategy
- 6 December 2011 - Top talent to entertain seniors at Premier’s Christmas Gala Concerts
- 2 December 2011 - Aboriginal community to have say on disability services
- 1 December 2011 - Upgraded community aid facility officially open for business in North Narrabeen
- 30 November 2011 - Minister congratulates NSW Senior Australian of the Year
- 29 November 2011 - New transition to retirement resource to help people with a disability
- 22 November 2011 - NSW Boosts community sector workers' pay
- 22 November 2011 - Government boosts funding to Royal Institute of Deaf and Blind Children
- 18 November 2011 - Last minute tickets available for Gala Concerts for seniors
- 18 November 2011 - Quakers Hill Nursing Home - Statement
- 16 November 2011 - Minister opens Seniors Expo in the Hunter
- 15 November 2011 - New web-based training package to support people with motor neurone disease
- 12 November 2011 - Mission Possible: life after spinal injury
- 11 November 2011 - NSW Seniors Card goes international
- 7 November 2011 - Minister launches Spinal Injuries Awareness Week: Wheels for a Day racing event
- 4 November 2011 - More than 100 events to be held as part of Don't Dis My Ability campaign
- 26 October 2011 - Minister celebrates boost to disability accommodation in Newcastle
- 26 October 2011 - Minister visits Swansea Meals on Wheels
- 21 October 2011 - Premier's christmas gala concerts for seniors booked out
- 19 October 2011 - Payroll tax rebates for businesses who hire employees with a disability
- 17 October 2011 - NSW Carers recognised for their dedication and selfless contribution to communities
- 13 October 2011 - Seizing the benefits of growing older
- 10 October 2011 - Multicultural communities to have their say over delivery of disability services
- 7 October 2011 - Tickets available soon for Senior Gala Concerts
- 29 September 2011 - New $30,000 kitchen to support food service in Menindee
- 28 September 2011 - Wilcannia to have a say in reforming disability services
- 27 September 2011 - New facility opened in Armidale for people with a disability
- 26 September 2011 - Group home opened in Claymore for people with a disability
- 21 September 2011 - Minister launches new technology and literacy program for people with a disability
- 21 September 2011 - Dementia draft plan released
- 20 September 2011 - New disability forum to help shape service delivery and policy
- 19 September 2011 - NSW celebrates grandparents
- 15 September 2011 - Toolkit to help 'age-proof' councils
- 6 September 2011 - A record $2.8 billion investment in Ageing and Disability Services
- 6 September 2011 - Ombudsman's report of reviewable deaths of people with disabilities in care
- 1 September 2011 - Aged care facility for people with a disability wins prestigious design award
- 31 August 2011 - National Meals On Wheels day
- 30 August 2011 - Quality framework for disability services
- 26 August 2011 - New facility in Cherrybrook for people with a disability
- 16 August 2011 - Minister welcomes Ombudsman report
- 10 August 2011 - NSW government welcomes Productivity Commission's roadmap for NDIS
- 9 August 2011 - Don’t leave it too late to make end of life decisions
- 6 August 2011 - 'The Leisure Company' gets $250,000 from the NSW government
- 4 August 2011 - Barbara Holborow to chair Ageing Committee
- 2 August 2011 - Have a cuppa and support Disabilitea
- 1 August 2011 - National Disability Insurance Scheme
- 28 July 2011 - Funding boost for muscular dystrophy camps
- 28 July 2011 - $1 million to help people with motor neurone disease
- 26 July 2011 - Minister discusses Aboriginal disability services in central west NSW
- 26 July 2011 - New accommodation model for 10 people with a disability in Narrabri
- 22 July 2011 - Joint media release - $36 Million in Home and Community Care projects for NSW
- 22 July 2011 - $36 Million in Home and Community Care Projects for NSW
- 21 July 2011 - $100,000 for the Shepherd Centre
- 20 July 2011 - Nominations about to close for NSW Carers Awards
- 12 July 2011 - Minister launches Aboriginal cultural inclusion framework
- 11 July 2011 - Message from the Minister
- 7 July 2011 - Living Life My Way: Statewide consultation on disability services
- 7 July 2011 - Living Life My Way: NSW Government launches statewide consultation on disability services
- 24 June 2011 - Specialised equipment for children with a disability
- 24 June 2011 - Nominations open for NSW Carers Awards
- 15 June 2011 - Abuse of elders must stop
- 14 June 2011 - 11 high school students experience life in a wheelchair for charity
- 6 June 2011 - Funding boost for Penrith Disability Services
- 2 June 2011 - NSW Government moves towards individualised funding for disabilities
- 2 June 2011 - Pilot program for individualised funding
- 1 June 2011 - Hornsby Centre gets $144,000 in funding
- 31 May 2011 - Disability centre evacuated in Campbelltown
- 30 May 2011 - A media release from the Minister - Statement on National Disability Insurance Scheme
- 26 May 2011 - NSW Government seeks significant change for disability services
- 20 May 2011 - A media release from the Premier - NSW Government announces $200,000 for Cerebral Palsy Alliance
- 16 May 2011 - Minister makes the most of Community Cabinet In Macarthur Region
- 12 May 2011 - "Inspirational" stage production by people with a disability
- 2 May 2011 - NSW to have strongest client focussed disability and ageing system by 2015
- 30 April 2011 - World autism expert shares her wisdom with parents and carers in Sydney
- 28 April 2011 - Northcott Disability Services praised by Minister
- 24 April 2011 - Over 10,000 people now benefit from the NSW Companion Card
- 21 April 2011 - Consultation on Future of Stockton Centre Welcomed
- 18 April 2011 - Spirit of ANZAC
- 18 April 2011 - Seniors Days at the Easter Show
Please note, due to a change in government copies of any ministerial press releases issued prior to March 4 2011 are no longer available on this website.