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Firm action to fight homelessness

Monday, 01 August 2022

1 August 2022

The NSW Government’s record $1.2 billion to tackle homelessness and provide safe accommodation to those in need by supporting proven initiatives ensures a continued commitment to break the cycle of disadvantage.

Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones said assertive outreach, early intervention and stable accommodation are key to combatting homelessness.

Grants drive community-led flood recovery

Thursday, 28 July 2022

28 July 2022

Non-government organisations (NGOs) in flood-affected communities will receive $4.5 million in grants this month as part of the $13.3 million NGO Flood Support Program.

Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said this funding supports groups that have been the backbone of the Northern Rivers community.

“When the floods hit and people lost their homes these organisations are the first places people turned to for support; providing food, clothing and places to live,” Mr Toole said.

People with disability urged to get booster

Monday, 18 July 2022

18 July 2022

With a new wave of COVID-19 cases continuing to increase across the state, people with disability are encouraged to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.

Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones said people with disability can be more vulnerable to the harmful effects of COVID-19.

“Protecting people with disability is vital as they can be at greater risk of developing serious illness if they become infected,” Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.

Protecting children in out-of-home care

Monday, 18 July 2022

18 July 2022

Checks on adults working with children and young people in residential care are being strengthened through a significant investment from the NSW Government.

The creation of a Residential Care Workers Register is in response to a recommendation by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Minister for Families and Communities Natasha Maclaren-Jones said the Register is an additional protection to help ensure unsuitable residential care workers can’t move between service providers undetected.