The Federal Government is committed to ensuring older Australians are connected to and safe in the modern digital world and will today announce $42 million to extend the successful Be Connected program.
Be Connected supports Australians over the age of 50 to boost their online skills. With access to free digital literacy training and devices, the program also ensures older Australians can safely use technology and online platforms.
Read MoreThe NSW government is removing red tape to bring back live music and encourage local entertainment zones that are as vibrant and diverse as traditional precincts like the Sydney CBD – especially at night. The government is also overhauling regulatory frameworks to prevent single complainants from shutting down venues.
Read MoreAboriginal communities across the state will be celebrating the nation’s first ever Aboriginal Languages Week thanks to a new NSW Government grants program. NSW Aboriginal Languages Week, to raise awareness about Aboriginal languages and increase support for language revitalisation, is being held for the first time in NSW from Sunday 22 October to Sunday 29 October.
Read MoreAustralia’s largest ever crowd-sourcing bike safety project – BikeSpot 2023 – was launched today at Parliament House in Canberra. The project is a collaboration between the Amy Gillett Foundation and CrowdSpot, as part of the Australian Government’s Safe Roads for Safe Cycling Program
Read MoreThe Albanese Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to monitor domestic air passenger services to help ensure Australians see the benefits of a competitive airline sector. This will complement the ACCC’s monitoring role in relation to certain airports, as well as their continual engagement with the aviation sector in the delivery of their core consumer protection function.
Read MoreAs part of the Australian Government’s election commitment for a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector, the Department of Social Services is exploring opportunities to better support Australian communities through the design and administration of grants to the sector, including more meaningful working partnerships and options for greater innovation.
Read MoreThe Australian Government’s $14 million Real-World Testing of Vehicle Efficiency program is shining a light on the running costs and emissions of popular vehicle models. The program provides consumers with clearer information on how much fuel their vehicle is likely to use on the road.
Read MoreThe Albanese Government has today announced successful grant outcomes to fulfil election commitments to improve mobile coverage and quality in identified locations across regional Australia. A total of $37.2 million in Commonwealth funding has been awarded under the Improving Mobile Coverage Round (IMCR). The IMCR attracted $28.8 million in industry co-investment. The grants will build 41 new base stations to improve mobile coverage at 42 target locations identified as having unreliable service by the now-Government when in Opposition.
Read MoreThe Federal Government is making it easier for eligible families to access 12 months free broadband over the NBN, with the launch of a new National Referral Centre to support the ongoing rollout of the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).
Read MoreThe decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to accept NBN Co’s Special Access Undertaking (SAU) is a positive outcome for households, NBN Co and industry. The Government hopes this significant development enables NBN Co and retail providers to look forward with renewed determination to improve connectivity for Australians.
Read MoreThe Federal and NSW state governments have signed a landmark agreement that will deliver billions of dollars to build the skills and prosperity of NSW.
The landmark 5-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) – which will take effect from January next year – was developed under principles agreed by National Cabinet and will embed national cooperation and strategic investment in the NSW vocational education and training sector.
Read MoreYoung people in custody are being given the opportunity to learn new skills to help them transition back into the community thanks to the Try a Trade program, jointly run by Youth Justice NSW and Training Services NSW. A session ran at the Riverina Youth Justice Centre, where 5 businesses across different trades visited the centre to teach a range of skills including plumbing, carpentry, painting, traffic control and mechanics.
Read MoreNSW Ambulance has today launched a major recruitment drive to boost capacity within the state’s Virtual Clinical Care Centre (VCCC).
Read MoreThe NSW Government is working to improve safety on buses and coaches, accepting all 5 recommendations from the Bus Taskforce First Safety Report, that was ordered following the Hunter Valley tragedy.
Read MoreMore than 850,000. unpaid carers around the state are being recognised this week as the NSW Government, service providers and the community celebrates National Carers Week.
Read MoreThe Albanese Government has today opened consultation on draft planning rules to include consideration of mobile coverage in new housing developments.
The proposed amendments to the Telecommunications in New Developments (TIND) policy would place an expectation on developers to actively consider the inclusion of mobile infrastructure in new developments, in a similar way as other services – such as water and electricity – are currently considered.
Funding of $12.2 million to provide scholarships to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce was secured in the NSW Budget, beginning the practical work to create a pipeline of educators for this vital sector.
Read MoreIn late August 2023, the Pro Patria Centre secured the use of a former monastery in Wagga Wagga. The property is a unique, peaceful, family-friendly location and the newly elected Board of Directors and committee are aiming to develop it into a hub for serving and ex-serving and their families.
Read MoreNSW Education are reviewing the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and are seeking your feedback as part of the review. They are looking, in particular, at the current landscape of VET in NSW, including TAFE and other VET providers.
Read MoreExpressions of interest are now open for Aboriginal organisations to apply for the next round of Community and Place Grants.
$10 million funding for the grants, to deliver immediate and tangible on-ground activities to support Closing the Gap, were confirmed in the NSW budget handed down on Tuesday 19 September.
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