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Kate is passionate about contributing to public debate on a wide range of important issues. Here are some of the issues she has touched on in the past.
- Should successful athletes have to pay back the AIS 10 Jun 2009
- Let's give youth voice now for a better future 12 Oct 2008
- Organ donation it's the greatest gift of all 21 Sep 2008
- Is safe sex message falling on deaf ears 31 Aug 2008
- Grassroots funding is key to Olympic glorys 10 Aug 2008
- Easy to overlook big issue of homelessness 20 Jul 2008
- Trailblazer Natasha leaves lasting legacy 29 Jun 2008
- Heavy hitters boost our World Cup hopes 01 Jun 2008
- Youth Forum Discussion Paper 17 May 2008
- We can't take sport for granted 11 May 2008
- Women truly can do anything be anything 20 Apr 2008
- Let the Games begin with all our athletes 30 Mar 2008
- Proud past but future a challenge for women 09 Mar 2008
- Young people will be heard at highest level 17 Feb 2008
- Our nation has changed dramatically in three weeks 16 Dec 2007
- Mobile Phone Towers 23 Sep 2007
- Bradken Foundry 01 Jul 2007
- Full Fees 03 Jun 2007
- Eating Disorders 17 Dec 2006
- Iraq 27 Jul 2006
- Electoral Laws 26 Jun 2006
- Dental 08 Jan 2006
- Make Poverty History 18 Sep 2005
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Media Releases
2010 | 2009 | 200808 AUG 2010 - NO SCHOOL NO PLAY INITIATIVE TO KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCHOOL
Campaign Media Release MINISTER FOR EDUCATION MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION MINISTER FOR YOUTH AND S...
05 AUG 2010 - MISSION AUSTRALIA TO PROVIDE KEY SERVICES TO ADELAIDES LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED
Campaign Media Release MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MISSION AUSTRALIA TO PROVID...
05 AUG 2010 - GILLARD GOVERNMENT MAKES CITY LIVING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR HOME BUYERS
Campaign Media Release MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE GILLARD GOVERNMENT MAKES CITY LIVING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR HOME BUYERS ...
01 AUG 2010 - JULIA GILLARD AND JIM STYNES HELP TOMORROWS LEADERS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL
Campaign Media Release PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR EDUCATION MINISTER FOR YOUTH JULIA GILLARD AND JIM STYNES HEL...
20 JUL 2010 - Kate Ellis Fighting Hard for a GP Super Clinic in Adelaide
MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE KATE ELLIS MP Kate Ellis fighting hard for a GP Super Clinic in Adelaide 20 JULY 2010 Me...
19 JUL 2010 - NEW TEAM TO DELIVER GOVERNMENT'S VISION FOR SPORT
NEW TEAM TO DELIVER GOVERNMENT'S VISION FOR SPORT Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced new appointments to ...
16 JUL 2010 - Minister Urges Young Australians to Enrol to Vote
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 16 July 2010 ...
15 JUL 2010 - Construction Begins at Moe Early Learning and Care Centre
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH THE HON MAXINE MORAND VICTORIAN...
13 JUL 2010 - CONSTRUCTION OF ADELAIDE CHILDREN'S CANCER WARD UNDER WAY
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11 JUL 2010 - Thunderbirds win ANZ Netball Championships
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE 11 July 2010 Thunderbirds win ANZ Netball Champions...
09 JUL 2010 - CHILD CARE REBATE TO BE PAID FORTNIGHTLY
PRIME MINISTER CHILD CARE REBATE TO BE PAID FORTNIGHTLY To help ease cost of living pressures being faced by many ...
09 JUL 2010 - Prospect Next In Line for National Broadband Network Rollout
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE 9 July 2010 Prospect next in line for National Broadband Network rollou...
07 JUL 2010 - Assistance For Early Childhood Teachers Who Are Helping Our Most Disadvantaged Children
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 7 July 2010 ...
05 JUL 2010 - Next Generation of Female Sport Leaders Announced
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP MINISTER FOR THE STATUS OF WOMEN MEDIA RELE...
05 JUL 2010 - Winners of the Prime Minister's Australian Youth Forum Challenge
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Winners of the Prime Mi...
01 JUL 2010 - GOVERNMENT GRANT ENSURES AFTER-HOURS GP SERVICES CONTINUE IN SEFTON PARK
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE 1 July 2010 GOVERNMENT GRANT ENSURES AFTER-HOURS GP...
30 JUN 2010 - New Facilities at St Gabriel's School
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE 30 June 2010 ...
28 JUN 2010 - Media Literacy and Body Image Education to Benefit 100,000 Young Australians
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 27 June 2010 Media...
28 JUN 2010 - Minister Calls for Industry Action on Body Image
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 27 June 2010 ...
23 JUN 2010 - Rudd Government Support for University Research in Adelaide
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 23 June 2010...
21 JUN 2010 - Inspirational Young Talent Wins at Youth Week 2010
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 21 June 2010...
08 JUN 2010 - Adelaide Students to Advise Government on Cyber-safety
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 8 June 2010 Adelaide students to advise Go...
08 JUN 2010 - Supporting Workplace Advice for Vulnerable Workers in South Australia
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE 8 June 2010 Supporting workplace advice for vulnerab...
08 JUN 2010 - Continuing to Support Young Australians to Reach their Full Potential
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 7 June 2010 ...
04 JUN 2010 - First National Census for the Early Childhood Workforce
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 4 June 2010 ...
03 JUN 2010 - New Equipment and Training for 12 500 Family Day Care Carers
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 3 June 2010 ...
31 MAY 2010 - New Anti-Doping Message: You Can Never Win Your Reputation Back
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE 31 May 2010 New anti-doping message: You can never win...
28 MAY 2010 - Investing in Local Community Projects
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE Friday, 28 May 2010 Investing in local community projects Member ...
27 MAY 2010 - Rudd Government to Boost Outside School Care Quality Through First National Learning Framework
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2010 ...
20 MAY 2010 - New Report Reveals Poor Media Coverage of Women in Sport
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT NEW REPORT REVEALS POOR MEDIA COVERAGE OF WOMEN IN SPORT Thursday, 20 M...
20 MAY 2010 - Funding for Unley Green Corridor Linear Trail
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government Leader o...
20 MAY 2010 - Funding for Victoria Park in Adelaide
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government Leader o...
20 MAY 2010 - Funding for Prospect Oval Redevelopment
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government Leader o...
18 MAY 2010 - $2.6 Million and New Data to Boost Childrens Early Development
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 18 ...
11 MAY 2010 - $273.7 million to boost the quality of child care and early childhood education for Australian child
THE HON JULIA GILLARD MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Minister for Education; Minister for Employment and Workpla...
11 MAY 2010 - $325 MILLION BOOST TO SPORT & GETTING MORE AUSTRALIANS ACTIVE
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 11 May 2010 $325 MILLION BOOST TO SPORT ...
11 MAY 2010 - Proud Moment for New Socceroos and Nation
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 11 May 2010 Proud moment for new Socc...
03 MAY 2010 - $1.8 Million for New Early Childhood Program in Melbourne
Media Release JENNY MACKLIN MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs KATE E...
29 APR 2010 - Rural and Remote Long Day Care Services Get Funding Boost
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 29 ...
25 APR 2010 - Norwood Oval in the Spotlight
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE 25 April 2010 Norwood Oval in the spotlight The Member for A...
22 APR 2010 - Vacancy Data Gives First True Picture of Child Care Landscape
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 22 A...
22 APR 2010 - Yamanto Early Learning and Care Centre Provides 75 New Places
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH THE HON GEOFF WILSON MP MINISTE...
22 APR 2010 - Australia Mourns the Passing of an Olympic Trailblazer
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 22 April 2010 Australia mourns the passing ...
20 APR 2010 - Rudd Government Invests $17.5 Million in the Future of Cricket
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON WAYNE SWAN MP MEMBER FOR LILLEY MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 20 Ap...
19 APR 2010 - Special Olympics Open in Adelaide
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Sport The Hon Bill Shorten MP Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's...
19 APR 2010 - $390 000 for Action to Improve Quality of Family Day Care
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 19 Ap...
16 APR 2010 - Prime Minister's Challenge for Australia's Young People
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 16 April 2010 Prime Minister's challenge for...
16 APR 2010 - 70 More High Quality Child Care Places for Killara
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 16 April...
14 APR 2010 - Rudd Government Delivers Infrastructure Legacy for Adelaide
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 14 April 2010 Rudd Government delivers in...
14 APR 2010 - Helping Young Australians Take Control of Their Lives
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH Wednesday, 14 April 2010 Helping young Australians take control of their...
14 APR 2010 - Convention to Bring Together Youth-Led Organisations
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH Wednesday, 14 April 2010 Convention to bring together youth-led organisa...
14 APR 2010 - $700 000 to Support and Inspire Young Australians
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 14 April 2010 $700 000 to support and inspir...
11 APR 2010 - Almost $3 Million to Strengthen Pacific Communities Through Netball
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Sunday, 11 April 2010 Almost $3 million to strengthe...
10 APR 2010 - Australia's Largest Celebration of Young People Begins
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Saturday, 10 April 2010 Australia's largest celebrat...
01 APR 2010 - Thanks to a Leader of Australian Sport
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 1 April 2010 Thanks to a leader of Australian...
01 APR 2010 - Early Learning and Care Centre Underway at Craigieburn
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH THE HON MAXINE MORAND MP VICTOR...
30 MAR 2010 - Code of Practice for Sports News Reporting
Code of Practice for Sports News Reporting The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator...
30 MAR 2010 - National Young Leaders Day
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 30 March 2010 National Young Leaders Day ...
29 MAR 2010 - New Autism Services for Young Children in Brisbane
Media Release JENNY MACKLIN MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs KATE E...
24 MAR 2010 - Supporting Playgroups for Children and Families
Media Release JENNY MACKLIN MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs BILL S...
24 MAR 2010 - $3.3 Million to Reduce Drownings at Coastal Black Spots
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 24 March 2010 $3.3 million to reduce drow...
22 MAR 2010 - Young Australians Urged to Show Their Creative Talent
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 22 March 2010 Young Australians urged to show...
21 MAR 2010 - Rahles-Rahbula Wins a Second Vancouver Medal
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES AND CHILD...
19 MAR 2010 - Funding for Community Youth Events
Funding for community youth events 19/03/2010 Community events, aimed at building strong relationships between you...
19 MAR 2010 - Mayberry Boosts Australia's Medal Haul
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES AND CH...
16 MAR 2010 - Swift Start to Australia's Winter Paralympics Campaign
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES AND CH...
15 MAR 2010 - Child Care Services Lead Work-Life Balance
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 15 Mar...
15 MAR 2010 - Birthday Girl Gives Historic Gift to Nation
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES AND CH...
14 MAR 2010 - Congratulations Kookaburras - World Cup Champions
Congratulations Kookaburras - World Cup Champions Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis has congratulated Australian Men's H...
11 MAR 2010 - Winter Paralympians to Inspire a Nation
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES AND CHI...
10 MAR 2010 - Sixty New Long Day Care Places at Milperra
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH THE HON VERITY FIRTH NSW MINIST...
09 MAR 2010 - Ourspace Competition Winners Announced
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Ourspace competition winners a...
06 MAR 2010 - Pensions to Increase on 20 March
JENNY MACKLIN MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Pensions to increase on 2...
03 MAR 2010 - Australian Youth Forum in Launceston Discusses Youth Violence
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Australian Youth Forum in Launce...
02 MAR 2010 - Risdon Vale Primary Students Get Active After School
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT JULIE COLLINS MP MEMBER FOR FRANKLIN MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 2 Mar...
28 FEB 2010 - FUNDING URBAN PLANNING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IN SA
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Leader o...
27 FEB 2010 - New $200 Million Research Building for City West
PRIME MINISTER PREMIER OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW $200 MILLION RESEARCH BUILDING FOR CITY WEST The concept designs ...
25 FEB 2010 - Australia's Best Winter OIympics Ever
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 25 February 2010 Australia's best Winter O...
25 FEB 2010 - Looking Back Helps Light the Path Forward in Child Care
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 25 F...
24 FEB 2010 - South Australia Leads Cycle Tourism Push
SOUTH AUSTRALIA LEADS CYCLE TOURISM PUSH The Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP, has welcomed the launch of ...
23 FEB 2010 - Rudd Government Listens to Adelaide on National Archives
MEDIA RELEASE Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig Cabinet Secretary The Hon Kate Ellis MP Member for Adelaide The Hon ...
22 FEB 2010 - $50,000 for Adelaide Young Muslims
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 22 February 2010 Almost $50, 000 for Adelaide...
19 FEB 2010 - Bright Lights Up The Winter Olympics
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MINISTER FOR SPORT Friday, 19 F...
17 FEB 2010 - Australian Sports Urged to Engage All Cultures
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Australian s...
16 FEB 2010 - New Autism Services for Young Children in Perth
Media Release JENNY MACKLIN MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs KATE ELL...
15 FEB 2010 - Begg-Smith Becomes Our Most Successful Winter Olympian
Monday, 15 February 2010 Begg-Smith becomes our most successful Winter Olympian The Minister for Sport Kate Elli...
11 FEB 2010 - Sporting Chance Expansion
PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR SPORT JOINT MEDIA RELEASE 11 February 2010 Sporting Cha...
10 FEB 2010 - Gender Milestone for Australian Sport
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP MINISTER FOR THE STATUS OF WOMEN MEDIA RELEASE ...
10 FEB 2010 - Statement from the Minister on the CAS bobsleigh team decision
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE 10 February 2010 Statement from the Minister on the CAS bobsl...
10 FEB 2010 - More Child Care Places for Gladstone and Townsville
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH GEOFF WILSON MP QLD MINISTER FOR E...
10 FEB 2010 - More SA families to Get More Preschool Time
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH THE HON JAY WEATHERI...
10 FEB 2010 - Sporting Chance for Indigenous Students to Shine
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT AND YOUTH SENATOR THE HON MARK ARBIB MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PAR...
05 FEB 2010 - End of an era at Adelaide Oval
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2010 End of an era at Adelaide Oval Minister for ...
04 FEB 2010 - A Partnership for Pacific Islands Cricket Development
PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR SPORT PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE A PARTNERSHIP FOR ...
02 FEB 2010 - New $2.5M Early Learning and Child Care Centre for Foster
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH THE HON MAXINE MORAND MP VICTORIAN...
25 JAN 2010 - New Report Backs National Early Childhood Reforms
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 25 January, 2010 Media rele...
23 JAN 2010 - A Tribute to the Bradman of Women's Cricket
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2010 End of an era at Adelaide Oval Minister for ...
20 JAN 2010 - Tribute to an Australian Cricket Role Model
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE 20 January 2010 Tribute to an Australian cricket role model ...
20 JAN 2010 - Internet boost for a thousand SA small businesses
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 Internet boost for a thousand SA small businesses The Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis ...
08 JAN 2010 - 'Live It Now' and Win in National Youth Week
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 8 January 2010 Live it Now and win in National Youth ...
08 JAN 2010 - New Online Tool to Help Families Budget for Childcare
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 8 January 20...
08 JAN 2010 - Nearly $1M for Adelaide Parklands Bike Trail
THE HON ANTHONY ALBANESE MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT THE HON K...
06 JAN 2010 - New Equipment Boosts Breast Screening in South Australia
THE HON NICOLA ROXON MP Minister for Health and Ageing THE HON KATE ELLIS MP Member for Adelaide MEDIA RELEASE ...
04 JAN 2010 - Two new Early Learning and Care Centres in NSW
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 4 January, 2010 Media relea...
31 DEC 2009 - Six New Centres for Indigenous Children in NSW
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 31 December, 2009 Joint Med...
23 DEC 2009 - New Dedicated Taskforce to Support Australia's World Cup Bid
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 23 December 2009 New dedicated taskforce to suppor...
17 DEC 2009 - New Era for Affordable Housing in the City of Adelaide
Hon Tanya Plibersek MP Minister for Housing Hon Kate Elli...
14 DEC 2009 - Sport and Recreations Ministers' Council Communique
SPORT AND RECREATION MINISTERS' COUNCIL COMMUNIQUE Ministers meet to discuss the Independent Sport Panel report and spo...
14 DEC 2009 - Ministers take next steps on The Future of Sport in Australia
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia � Tel: (02) 6277...
11 DEC 2009 - Christmas Comes Early for WA Child Care Sector
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 11 December, 2009 Media rel...
11 DEC 2009 - $8.6 million leaves legacy for sailing, Perth and emerging nations
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 11 December 2009 $8.6 million leaves legacy for saili...
10 DEC 2009 - Building a Better Picture of Australian Children's Development
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 10 December, 2009 Joint Med...
09 DEC 2009 - New Owners of ABC1 is Good News for Parents
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 9 December, 2009 Joint Medi...
08 DEC 2009 - South Australian Children to Benefit from New Care Standards
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 8 December, 2009 Joint Medi...
08 DEC 2009 - New Partnerships to Help Australian Young People
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 8 December, 2009 Media rele...
07 DEC 2009 - New Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care Across Australia
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 7 December, 2009 Joint Medi...
03 DEC 2009 - Minister Puts Best Foot Forward in South Africa
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia � Tel: (02) 6277...
01 DEC 2009 - Government investment in child care affordability hits $13 billion
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 1 December ...
26 NOV 2009 - Child Care Vacancy Information Just a Click Away
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 26 November, 2009 Media rel...
25 NOV 2009 - 2010 Winter Paralympic Team Vancouver Unveiled
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES ...
23 NOV 2009 - Greg Hartung to Help Lead International Paralympics
23 November 2009 The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has today congratulated Greg Hartung on his election as Vice Presi...
23 NOV 2009 - Senate Report Backs Moves to Lift Child Care Equality
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 23 November, 2009 Media rel...
23 NOV 2009 - Nationals Urged to Vote for University Services
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 23 November, 2009 Media rel...
20 NOV 2009 - Twentieth Anniversary Of The Convention On The Rights Of The Child
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 20 November, 2009 Joint Med...
20 NOV 2009 - Safer Streets for Prospect Pedestrians
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE Friday 20 November 2009 Safer streets for Prospect pedestria...
17 NOV 2009 - Crawford Report - Summary of Recommendations
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Chapter 1.1: Defining Our National Sports Vision 1.1 The Australian Government, advised by ...
17 NOV 2009 - Independent panel report maps bold vision for Australian sport
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today welcomed the release of The Future of Australian Sport from the Independent Spo...
13 NOV 2009 - Cross-government envoys for Australia's World Cup bid
Friday 13 November 2009 Cross-government envoys for Australia's World Cup bid The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis ...
12 NOV 2009 - Moffatt and Rickard are AIS Athletes of the Year
12 November 2009 Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has tonight announced triathlete Emma Moffatt and swimmer Brenton Rick...
04 NOV 2009 - Closing the Gap for Indigenous Families in Queensland
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 4 November, 2009 Joint Medi...
30 OCT 2009 - Government Achieves Anti-Doping Governance Reform
30 October 2009 Minister for Sport Kate Ellis says the Government has acted to keep Australia on the frontline of glo...
30 OCT 2009 - Support for Aboriginal Children and Families in SA
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 30 October, 2009 Joint Medi...
29 OCT 2009 - Demand for quality care and education for young children
The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Kate Ellis has welcomed a report showing strong support for im...
28 OCT 2009 - Water Safety DVD for Thousands of New Parents
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 28 October, 2009 Media rele...
27 OCT 2009 - Minister Receives Report to Tackle Negative Body Image
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 27 October, 2009 Media rele...
26 OCT 2009 - Six new Early Learning and Care Centres in NSW
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26 OCT 2009 - National Conversation turns to social inclusion
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis says young people from disadvantaged backgrounds will meet at Parliament House today t...
23 OCT 2009 - Eating Disorders Collaboration to Host National Workshop
Joint Release The Hon Nicola Roxon MP Minister for Health and Ageing The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Ch...
22 OCT 2009 - Challenging Australia's young people for fresh ideas
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a new national competition to stimulate fresh...
22 OCT 2009 - $10 million for youth community centres
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today announced $10 million to set up five new youth communi...
22 OCT 2009 - National conversation with young Australians
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a nationwide discussion with young people as ...
22 OCT 2009 - Digital age, safety and alcohol pose challenge for young
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis says a new report shows young people are making a vital contribution to Australia, but...
20 OCT 2009 - AIS Athlete of the Year finalists named
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced the finalists for the coveted Australian Institute of Sport Athlete o...
14 OCT 2009 - 780 new university places for early childhood teachers
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard and the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ell...
10 OCT 2009 - Boost SA jobs with $1.5 million for heritage conservation
BOOST SA JOBS WITH $1.5 MILLION FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION Federal Environment and Heritage Minister Peter Garrett to...
09 OCT 2009 - Masters of Sport Send Message of Good Health
Friday 9 October 2009 The Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today welcomed athletes from all over the world to th...
09 OCT 2009 - Coates elected to International Olympic Committee Board
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has today congratulated John Coates on his election to the Executive Board of the Inte...
08 OCT 2009 - $16.7 million gives Aboriginal children the best start
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, and the Victorian Minister for Chi...
08 OCT 2009 - First study into illicit drug use by elite athletes
The first comprehensive study of athletes' use of and attitudes to illicit drugs has been released as part of the Govern...
07 OCT 2009 - $500,000 each year to support young Australians
Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a new Federal funding program to support the development and participation ...
07 OCT 2009 - Funding supports young African migrants
Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O'Connor and Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis today announced funding of $324,418 for Ba...
06 OCT 2009 - $5.8 million for new Early Learning and Care Centres in WA
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Kate Ellis today announced $5.8 million for three new ...
06 OCT 2009 - Australia joins 1GOAL - Education for All
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Youth and Sport Kate Ellis today announced that Australi...
02 OCT 2009 - Supporting Children and Families in Western Australia
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 2 October, 2009 Joint Media...
29 SEP 2009 - Minister Receives 1.5 Millionth Sporting Pass in Diabetes Awareness Challenge
Today Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis was joined by former Adelaide Crows star Nathan Bassett and AIS athletes, local ...
19 SEP 2009 - First Ever National Measurement of Early Childhood Development
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ell...
17 SEP 2009 - $252 Million for Kindergartens in Queensland
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $98.4 Million for Kindergartens in WA
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Media re...
17 SEP 2009 - $ 13.2 Million for Preschools in the ACT
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $15.9 Million for Preschools in the NT
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $20.4 Million for Kindergartens in Tasmania
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $65.4 Million for Preschools in SA
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $278.6 Million for Preschools in NSW
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $210.6 Million for Kindergartens in Victoria
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - Government invests $970m in high quality early childhood education
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate...
16 SEP 2009 - Minister moves for reform of peak anti-doping agency
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis today introduced legislation in Parliament which proposes a number of changes to k...
14 SEP 2009 - First Aussie Wins US Open Junior Title in 25 Years
Today Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, congratulated Australian Bernard Tomic, on winning the US Open Junior Boys Sing...
14 SEP 2009 - Over $3 million for new Broadmeadows Early Learning and Care Centre
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, and the Victorian Minister for Childre...
11 SEP 2009 - Prime Minister Blogs with Young Australians About What Matters to Them
Today the Prime Minister kicked off a direct conversation with our nation's young people in their own space - online ...
08 SEP 2009 - Government to Reintroduce Bill to Rebuild Essential Student Services and Amenities
Kate Ellis, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, announced today that the Australian Governm...
03 SEP 2009 - Launch of AFL Players Association 'Just Think' Campaign
The Australian Government today announced $132,000 for the Australian Football League (AFL) to support their work in ...
02 SEP 2009 - Ellis Announces $50,000 for Establishment of the Australian Captains Forum
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis announced $50,000 to support the establishment of the Australian 'Captains Forum',...
31 AUG 2009 - New Early Learning Facility Open in Adelaide for Children with Autism
South Australian children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will benefit from specialist care and attention following th...
23 AUG 2009 - Minister Welcomes National Party's Political Flip-Flop
At their national conference yesterday the National Party voted to support a compulsory services and amenities fee be...
20 AUG 2009 - National Party Abandons Regional Students
The National Party has been caught out blatantly making things up in a desperate attempt to justify their sell out of...
18 AUG 2009 - Coalition Fails Australian Students
Australian students will pay the price of the Liberal and National Parties' decision to vote down the Government's The Minister for Sport and Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis has called on National Party Senators to support the Govern... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today called on the Senate to support the Higher Education Legislation Amendment ... The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Minis... In an address to the National Press Club today, the Minister for Youth Kate Ellis released a snapshot of the upcoming... Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a role model, a visionary and a tireless champion for people living with an intellectual d... Joint Release The Hon Kevin Rudd MP Prime Minister The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Sport Senator The Hon P... The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis has announced 14 new locations for the Home Int... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 6 August, 2009 Media release... The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, today announced that child care vacancy inform... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 5 August, 2009 Media releas... The Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, and the New South Wales Minister for Co... The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard and Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis today announced a $3 million national pi... A Rann Government program that helps the State's most troubled young people to get back into learning or earning is b... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced Norwood residents will have better access to after-hours GP... The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, today announced public consultations will be h... Australian sport will reap the benefit of support for 132 women leaders awarded under the 2009 Sport Leadership Grant... The Federal and State Governments' ambitious reform agenda for early childhood development in Australia will receive ... The Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, and the Queensland Minister for Educati... The Council of Australian Governments today endorsed the National Early Childhood Development Strategy (NECD) - Inves... The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today released a student income support estimator to help students plan the... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 National Youth Week competitions. <... Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced funding of $400,000 to support plans for a new national baseball l... Australians taking part in regular physical activity increased by one million in 2008 since the previous year, accord... In partnership with the Salvation Army, the Australian Government is reaching out to young Australians, including man... The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today released the Australian Government's $20.1 million Illicit Drugs in Sport - N... Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth, Kate Ellis, today welcomed the House of Representatives ... Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced $55,000 in funding for Special Olympics Australia to help our Special Olym... A team of Indigenous cricketers were today presented with their representative caps as they prepare to retrace the st... The Australian Government will tighten requirements to ensure that child care providers write to parents to inform th... Kate Ellis, the Minister for Sport and Youth, today officially announced the Australian team for the World University... Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced $300,000 to help Basketball Australia (BA) continue to implement c... The long-awaited redevelopment of Campbelltown Sports Stadium is underway thanks to the $8.8 million grant from the F... I am thrilled to take on the extra responsibilities of Early Childhood Education and Childcare and I look forward to ... The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis congratulated the Australian Socceroos for qualifying for the next FIFA World Cup w... Children at Cable Beach Primary School today showed the Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, the skills learnt in ... Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the Hon Kim Carr, is very pleased to stand side-by-side with... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Youth 30 May, 2009 Media release Gippsland Youth have their say The M... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced the signing of a funding agreement that will provide $1.6 million... Australian sport has been a big winner from the Federal Government's Community Infrastructure Program, with over $300... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced the Federal Government would spend more than $1.4 millio... The Australian Government has committed $100,000 to support the 5th International Working Group (IWG) World Conferenc... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced the Parkside community will continue to have better acce... Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today released What's in it for Youth?, the first ever online Youth Budget Statement.... A flagship medical research institute will be built at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital with $200 million in funding f... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Youth 12 May, 2009 Media Release BUDGET 2009-10: More Support for Studen... The Rudd Government will reinforce its tough stance on doping in sport by investing an extra $21.1 million over four ... Australia's 140,000 surf lifesavers are going online - with Australian Government funding of $4.4 million in the 2009... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announce... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced that the Australian Government will reform its $618 million inves... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced that 14 local primary schools in the Adelaide electorate... Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today released the final guidelines that will underpin the Rudd Government's student se... The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced Mr Matt Miller as the new Executive Director of the Australian Spor... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Sports Minister, Kate Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Governme... Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis MP, will tomorrow launch an online body image survey to support the Australian Governm... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announced the Rudd Labor Gov... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Sports Minister, Kate Ellis today announced th... The Federal Minister for Sport and Youth Kate Ellis today launched the conference for Australia's Special Olympics. <... COAG today agreed to establish a Compact with Young Australians.
17 AUG 2009 - Sport Supports Student Services Reform
17 AUG 2009 - Government Calls on Senate to Support Critical University Student Services and Amenities Reform
14 AUG 2009 - NRL Tackles Indigenous Health and Social Disadvantage
12 AUG 2009 - International Youth Day 2009
12 AUG 2009 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver
11 AUG 2009 - Government to Work with AFL to Kick Goals for Climate Change
07 AUG 2009 - Helping disadvantaged families to get their kids school-ready
06 AUG 2009 - Comprehensive Vacancy Information to go Online
06 AUG 2009 - Child care vacancies to go online for the first time
05 AUG 2009 - Supporting Children and Families in the ACT
04 AUG 2009 - Supporting children and families in Campbelltown, Blacktown and Ballina
02 AUG 2009 - $3 million for National Pilot to increase Cyber-Safety in Schools
28 JUL 2009 - ICAN Initiative to go State-Wide
28 JUL 2009 - Grants make more after-hours GP services available
04 JUL 2009 - Parents to Have their say on National Early Childhood Education and Child Care Quality Reform
03 JUL 2009 - $500,000 Announced to Support Women Leaders in Sport
03 JUL 2009 - Ellis to Officially Launch the First National Childhood Strategy and Early Childhood Education Teach
03 JUL 2009 - Over $9 Million for Five Early Learning and Care Centres in Queensland
02 JUL 2009 - COAG Endorses First National Childhood Strategy
02 JUL 2009 - New Student Income Support Estimator Released
02 JUL 2009 - National Youth Week 2009 Competition Winners Announced
01 JUL 2009 - $400,000 to Support National Baseball League
30 JUN 2009 - One million more Australians into physical activity
30 JUN 2009 - Australian Youth get a Voice Around the Country
26 JUN 2009 - National Education and Prevention Action Plan on Illicit Drugs in Sport
25 JUN 2009 - Government Announces new Inquiry into Youth Violence
24 JUN 2009 - Extra Support for our Special Olympians
19 JUN 2009 - Young Indigenous cricketers begin historic tour
18 JUN 2009 - Families set to be Better Informed Under New Child Care Closure Requirements
17 JUN 2009 - Australian University athletes taking on the world
16 JUN 2009 - $300,000 to help Basketball build a strong future
12 JUN 2009 - Campbelltown Sports Stadium redevelopment takes shape
09 JUN 2009 - New Challenges in Portfolio
07 JUN 2009 - Australia heading to historic third World Cup
05 JUN 2009 - Kimberley Kids get a Kick out of Sport
02 JUN 2009 - Holden Safe
30 MAY 2009 - Gippsland Youth Have Their Say
30 MAY 2009 - Government Funding to Give Young Australians a Voice
30 MAY 2009 - Community Sport a Winner from Stimulus Infrastructure
29 MAY 2009 - More than $1.4 Million to Assist in Settlement
26 MAY 2009 - Support for World Conference on Women in Sport
18 MAY 2009 - Grants make more after-hours GP services available
15 MAY 2009 - First ever online Youth Budget Statement
13 MAY 2009 - Budget funds to deliver world-class research institute in Adelaide
12 MAY 2009 - BUDGET 2009-10: More Support for Students
12 MAY 2009 - $21.1 million to enhance Australia's Anti-Doping framework
12 MAY 2009 - $4.4 million boost to Surf Life Saving Australia to help save lives
08 MAY 2009 - $2.36 Million Towards Strathalbyn Community Swimming Pool Redevelopment
08 MAY 2009 - Ellis announces reforms to help young Australians at risk into training and work
07 MAY 2009 - Green light for Local School Projects - Primary Schools for the 21st Century Round One Funding
06 MAY 2009 - Student services reforms vital for sport on campus
06 MAY 2009 - Minister announces Executive Director of the Australian Sports Commission
05 MAY 2009 - $3.6 Million for Tamborine Mountain Sport & Recreation Complex
05 MAY 2009 - Ellis Kicks Off Online Body Image Consultations on International No Diet Day
04 MAY 2009 - $3.4 Million to help Build new Aquatic Centre in Evans Head
04 MAY 2009 - $2.75 Million towards Lismore's CBD Upgrade
02 MAY 2009 - Australia takes the lead on Special Olympics
30 APR 2009 - COAG Secures a Compact with Young Australians
30 APR 2009 - $5 Million Towards Revitalising St Peters
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis, today announced the Rud...
30 APR 2009 - $4 Million Towards the Campbelltown Public Library Redevelopment
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis, today announced that th...
30 APR 2009 - $4.36 Million Towards the North West Sector Sports Grounds Development
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis, today announced that th...
24 APR 2009 - 2020 Youth Summit Ideas Connect with Australian Government
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, has welcomed the release of the report, Responding to the Australia...
21 APR 2009 - $500,000 to Help More Australian Women Excel in Sports Leadership
The Australian Government is encouraging women's sporting groups across the country to submit their application for t...
15 APR 2009 - Grants Awarded for Local Innovation
The Federal Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis today congratulated three local companies on being awarded a Commercialisi...
06 APR 2009 - Australia's Youth Get a Voice on the World Stage
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis MP is pleased to announce Australia's Youth Representative, as part of the 2009 Aus...
03 APR 2009 - $400,000 Boost Helps Put Our Netball Champs on Free to Air TV in 2009
The Australian Government has provided $400,000 to support free to air television coverage of this year's ANZ Netball...
01 APR 2009 - Australia takes giant leap towards South Africa World Cup
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis congratulated the Australian Socceroos for taking a giant leap towards the next FIF...
01 APR 2009 - Importance of overseas students to economy shows need for Student Services reforms
A new report on the impact of overseas students on the Australian economy highlights the need for student services re...
01 APR 2009 - Let's Not Forget the 22,000 Homeless Young Australians on Youth Homelessness Matters Day
As part of National Youth Week, Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today visited the Phoenix House youth refuge in Sydney ...
28 MAR 2009 - National Youth Week Kicks Off With a Bang
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis MP, today launched National Youth Week (NYW) at Reddacliff Place in Brisbane.
...20 MAR 2009 - Road Black Spots Targeted in Adelaide
The Rudd Labor Government will invest $515,000 to fix six dangerous black spots on local roads in the electorate of A...
11 MAR 2009 - Senate report highlights students paying the price for Liberals' attack on uni services
The Senate report on legislation to rebuild student services and amenities in our universities has again highlighted ...
04 MAR 2009 - Daring Aussies Urged to Swell Olympic Canoe Rapids
4 March 2009 Sports Minister Kate Ellis urged young Australians to consider a future in canoe kayak after her initiat...
03 MAR 2009 - New Advisory Group to tackle negative body image
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, announced the membership of the new National Advisory Group on Body Image at thei...
26 FEB 2009 - Noise silenced with the scrapping of new flight paths
The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, has welcomed the decision of Air Services Australia to withdraw plans fo...
23 FEB 2009 - Rudd Government Delivers $156,000 to Upgrade Prospect Gallery, Studio & George Whittle Skate Park
The Rudd Labor Government has today signed off on $156,000 to upgrade Prospect Gallery and Studio and George Whittle Ska...
19 FEB 2009 - Securing the Future of University Support Services
The Australian Government today circulated proposed new regulations for the Australian University sector that aim to ...
19 FEB 2009 - Beware of Household Stimulus Package email scam
Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig, today warned the Australian community to be on the lookout for a hoa...
10 FEB 2009 - Pedestrian Safety to Improve at Churchill Road
Pedestrian safety is set to improve in the City of Prospect, with the Australian Government approving $200,000 of fun...
23 JAN 2009 - 1000 young Australians to link up across the nation to help direct response to violence
Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis MP today announced that the first Australian Youth Forum (AYF) event youTHINK, to be held...
21 JAN 2009 - W-League Recognises Champions and Fantastic First Season
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today congratulated Lana Harch on receiving the inaugural W-League player of the ...
18 JAN 2009 - Major Sports Support New Alcohol Code
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced that six of Australia's largest sporting organisations have signed ...
16 JAN 2009 - Every Athlete Will be Tested at Tour Down Under
Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis announced today that The Tour Down Under anti-doping program will subject athl...
01 JAN 2009 - National Transport Concessions for South Australian Seniors Card Holders
South Australian Seniors will be able to access new transport concessions when they travel interstate after 1 January...
10 DEC 2008 - $45 Million to Support Australia's Bid to Host the 2018 FIFA World Cup
The Australian Government today delivered on its commitment to back Australia's bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, ...
05 DEC 2008 - National Media and Industry Code of Conduct on Body Image
Kate Ellis, the Minister for Sport and Youth today announced $125,000 to develop a Voluntary National Media and Indus...
18 NOV 2008 - $12.6 million boost for high performance sport
The Australian Government is investing $12.6 million to extend support for high performance sport, Minister for Sport...
10 NOV 2008 - 1800 kids to get grants under Local Sporting Champions program
Over 1800 individual young sportspeople and over 200 teams across Australia will be awarded grants each year under th...
07 NOV 2008 - National Heritage Listing for Adelaide Park Lands
The influential urban design of Adelaide - Australia's first planned city - was today granted Australia's highest her...
03 NOV 2008 - Rebuilding Student Support Services in our Universities
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced that the Australian Government will support universities and stud...
26 OCT 2008 - Adelaide United does Australia proud
Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport and Youth, today congratulated Adelaide United FC on their advancement to the final of...
15 OCT 2008 - Government Welcomes 'How Young People Are Faring' Report
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard and the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today welcomed the report How Young...
13 OCT 2008 - Support for the Sydney World Masters Games
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has called on potential competitors and volunteers to sign up for the 2009 World ...
11 OCT 2008 - Aussie team all set for Commonwealth Youth Games
The Minister for Sport and Youth, Kate Ellis, today wished the Australian team good luck for the 2008 Commonwealth Yo...
09 OCT 2008 - Australian Sporting Heroes Honoured
The Federal Sports Minister, Kate Ellis, has congratulated the eight athletes and coaches who have been inducted into...
02 OCT 2008 - Australian Youth Forum marks a new era in communication between youth and Government
The Rudd Government's launch today (Thursday) of the Australian Youth Forum (AYF) represents a new era in the way the...
25 SEP 2008 - New Australian Government Office for Youth
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today launched the Australian Government's Office for Youth, re-affirming the Rud...
22 SEP 2008 - Looking for Young Achievers
The search is on for high achieving young South Australians to enter the 2008/2009 Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards.
22 SEP 2008 - New safety guidelines for children and young people in sport
The Australian Government has moved to make sport safer for young Australians with the launch today by the Federal Mi...
20 SEP 2008 - Welcome home to our Aussie Paralympic heroes
The largest ever Australian Paralympic Team to compete abroad returned to our shores today with 79 medals, including ...
20 SEP 2008 - Welcome home to our Aussie Paralympic heroes
The largest ever Australian Paralympic Team to compete abroad returned to our shores today with 79 medals, including ...
19 SEP 2008 - Sporting heroes making a difference to the community
Australia's elite rugby union players today launched a groundbreaking program to assist organisations tackle the bigg...
11 SEP 2008 - Local Dental Services Under Threat
Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today called on South Australian Liberal Senators to stop their irresponsible threat to...
07 SEP 2008 - Australians Recognised in the Paralympic Hall of Fame
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, congratulates two Australians - an athlete and coach - who were inducted into the...
02 SEP 2008 - Australian youth to shine on the world stage
"The Australian Government recognises the importance of young people being heard on important issues facing the world...
01 SEP 2008 - Our 2008 Australian Paralympic Team Departs for Beijing
The largest Australian Paralympic Team to compete abroad today left for Beijing to take on the world's best in the 13...
31 AUG 2008 - Further $1 million grant to upgrade Burnie sport and recreation facilities
The Australian Government will provide $1 million to upgrade three community sporting projects in Burnie says Braddon...
28 AUG 2008 - Resignation of Australian Sports Commission CEO, Mark Peters
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today announced that Australian Sports Commission (ASC) chief executive, Mr Mark ...
28 AUG 2008 - Expert Independent Sport Panel Appointed
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today announced the appointment of the independent expert panel that will investi...
26 AUG 2008 - Statement on the centenary of Sir Donald Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman was, and I suspect always will be, regarded as one of the greatest exponents of any sport, of any ...
20 AUG 2008 - $300,000 Investment to fix two road Black Spots in Adelaide
The Rudd Labor Government will invest $300,000 to fix two dangerous black spots on local roads, Anthony Albanese, Min...
11 AUG 2008 - Grants will deliver more women leaders in sport
The Australian Government is providing around $400,000 in grants to help nearly 2,000 Australian women to become lead...
11 AUG 2008 - Celebrating International Youth Day
Young Australians are better educated than any previous generation about the environment and the need to protect it, ...
09 AUG 2008 - Australia chairs International Sport Summit
BEIJING, CHINA - Sport Ministers from the Commonwealth of nations gathered today in Beijing at a meeting chaired by A...
07 AUG 2008 - Australian flag raised at Olympic Village
The Prime Minister and the Minister for Sport attended a flag raising ceremony at the Olympic Village in Beijing toda...
01 AUG 2008 - Rudd Governmetn boosts funding for emergency volunteers in the Adelaide Electorate
Emergency services volunteers in the city centre have received a boost of more than $300,000 in the fourth funding ro...
01 AUG 2008 - Young Australian leaders urged to make their mark
The Federal Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today urged youth leaders to work together to achieve positive social cha...
31 JUL 2008 - Young Australians encouraged to enrol to vote
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today urged young people to ensure they are enrolled to vote as part of the Australi...
29 JUL 2008 - Australian Paralympic Team set for Beijing
The Prime Minister and Minister for Sport today officially wished the Australian Paralympic Team good luck for the up...
29 JUL 2008 - Aussie kids walk to Beijing to get fit
Olympic fever has hit the nation with more than 100,000 kids throughout Australia starting to jump, run, hop and skip...
28 JUL 2008 - National women's football league set to shine
The Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today welcomed the establishment of the Westfield W-League - a national f...
25 JUL 2008 - YouthSpeak - a Conversation for the Future
The Hon Kate Ellis MP 25 July, 2008 Media release YouthSpeak - a Conversation for the Future A new report a...
25 JUL 2008 - Dollars delivered for upgrades to Ray Owen Sports Centre
Funding of $180,000 was presented to the Ray Owen Sports Centre by the Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis and the Fed...
25 JUL 2008 - Grants to upgrade local sport and recreation facilities
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, and the Federal Member for Hasluck, Sharryn Jackson, today confirmed the Rudd Gov...
22 JUL 2008 - Funding to Upgrade Hidden Valley Motorsport Drag Strip
The Hidden Valley Motorsport Complex outside of Darwin may be built for speed, but upgrades to the drag strip to be f...
20 JUL 2008 - Soccer championship helps disadvantaged Australians
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today launched the Community Street Soccer National Championships which is helpin...
15 JUL 2008 - Funding to upgrade sport and recreation facilities in Bass
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, and the Federal Member for Bass, Jodie Campbell, today confirmed the Rudd Governm...
15 JUL 2008 - Funding to upgrade sport and recreation facilities in Braddon
Funding for two north-west Tasmanian sporting facility upgrades was confirmed today by Federal Member for Braddon Sid...
11 JUL 2008 - Funding to improve Blue Mountains region sports facilities
The Rudd Government today confirmed a $500,000 funding boost to upgrade local sporting and recreational facilities in...
11 JUL 2008 - Grants to upgrade local sports facilities in Townsville
The Rudd Government today confirmed a $350,000 funding boost to upgrade local sport and recreation facilities in Town...
10 JUL 2008 - Funding to upgrade local sports facilities in Eden-Monaro
The Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly and the Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today confirmed the Rudd Government's c...
02 JUL 2008 - Rudd Government funds Penrith sports facilities upgrade
A double-sided grandstand connecting the southern end of CUA Stadium and Howell Cricket Oval will be the centrepiece ...
01 JUL 2008 - Funding to Improve Geelong Region Sports Facilities
The Rudd Government today announced a $390,000 funding boost to upgrade local sporting facilities in the Geelong regi...
01 JUL 2008 - Rudd Government Funds Skilled Stadium Upgrade
The Rudd Government's commitment of $14 million to upgrade Skilled Stadium in Geelong will help ensure the Cats conti...
01 JUL 2008 - $1.2 Million to Support Small Business
From today small businesses in the Adelaide will receive a boost with the Rudd Government providing $1.2 Million to t...
27 JUN 2008 - Nathan Jawai Drafted to NBA
The Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today congratulated rising indigenous basketball star Nathan Jawai for his sel...
27 JUN 2008 - John James - Port Power, CEO
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis today thanked outgoing Port Adelaide chief executive, John James for his contribution...
23 JUN 2008 - National Youth Week 2008 Talent Competition Winners
A passionate writer, an aspiring graphic designer and a band of 15 year-old musicians are among the National Youth We...
21 JUN 2008 - Building Better WA Sports Facilities
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today announced $340,000 in grants to upgrade a number of local sporting faciliti...
20 JUN 2008 - Rudd Government Funds Gippsland Sport and Recreation Upgrades
Sport and recreation facilities in Traralgon West and Mallacoota are set to benefit from more than $700,000 in upgrad...
18 JUN 2008 - Plan to Protect Antarctic Home of Australian Pioneer
Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis today backed Environment and Heritage Minister, Peter Garrett's comprehensive...
12 JUN 2008 - Reappointments Made to Anti-Doping Authority
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today announced the reappointment of Jennifer Clark and Nicole Livingstone, OAM, to ...
06 JUN 2008 - Ministers Agree to Coordinated Approach to Sport and Recreation
Australia's Sports Ministers today agreed to undertake an ambitious reform agenda to secure Australia's sporting futu...
29 MAY 2008 - VOTE FOR AUSTRALIA'S BEST YOUNG TALENT
Online voting has commenced in the 2008 Youth Week talent competition to find the best creative work from young Austr...
24 MAY 2008 - Future sport stars to shine in India
Australia's campaign for the Commonwealth Youth Games, to be held in India in October, was officially launched today ...
23 MAY 2008 - Deakin Sport and Recreation Boost
The Rudd Government will provide over $850,000 to upgrade three Deakin electorate sport and recreation facilities.
13 MAY 2008 - Funding for Special Olympics Australia
Joint Media Release with Bill Shorten MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services
13 MAY 2008 - Increased Support For Football Federation Of Australia
The Australian Government will provide $16 million over two years to promote participation in and support for footbal...
13 MAY 2008 - Providing Sport And Recreation For All Australians
The 2008-09 Budget delivers on the Australian Government's commitment to increase the number of healthy and active Au...
13 MAY 2008 - New ideas for Australia 2020
Expanding preventative health strategies, introducing a sustainability challenge and paid parental leave were some of...
13 MAY 2008 - A Strong Voice for Young Australians
Young Australians will be given a stronger voice in Government decision making with the establishment of the Australi...
06 MAY 2008 - New directions for Australian sport
The Rudd Government today advanced its vision for Australian sport, with the release of a new directions paper and th...
01 MAY 2008 - World Anti-Doping Agency Makes Investigations A Priority
Australia can play a leading role to coordinate international sports drug cheat investigations, the Minister for Spor...
27 APR 2008 - Successful Start To New Netball Championship
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has congratulated the ANZ Netball Championship for its success so far, and urged ...
20 APR 2008 - 100 years of Rugby League
The Rudd Government today congratulates the great game of Rugby League on its 100th birthday. Exactly a century ago ...
13 APR 2008 - New ideas for Australia 2020
Expanding preventative health strategies, introducing a sustainability challenge and paid parental leave were some of...
09 APR 2008 - 150,000 children join active after-school program
More than 150,000 children are now playing sport, games and activities after school in the Federal Government's safe, fu...
05 APR 2008 - Shout. Share. Live. Unite during National Youth Week 2008
Young people from all over Australia have been encouraged to get involved in this year's National Youth Week activities ...
03 APR 2008 - Rudd Government support for Australian Equestrian Olympic Team
The Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.5 million to the Australian Equestrian Olympic Team to boost preparations for ...
01 APR 2008 - Funding powers development of stadium
The Rudd Government has reaffirmed its commitment of $10 million to help drive upgrades to Energy Australia Stadium in N...
01 APR 2008 - Newcastle youth connect to their future
A program to help local young people who have dropped out of school get back on track was launched today by the Federal ...
26 MAR 2008 - Developing more women leaders in sport
Australian women will have more opportunities to become leaders in sport with a new round of funding grants released ...
25 MAR 2008 - Delegates announced for 2020 Youth Summit
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced the names of the 100 outstanding young Australians who will help sha...
17 MAR 2008 - A new voice for young Australians
The Rudd Government has called on young Australians to help shape the new forum that will allow them to participate in g...
13 MAR 2008 - Top-notch technology for the sports field and battle field
Australian sports people in Beijing and Australian soldiers in Afghanistan will use the same technologies under a new co...
13 MAR 2008 - Deakes and Meares share AIS Athlete of the Year
Race walker Nathan Deakes and cyclist Anna Meares were today named joint winners of the prestigious Australian Instit...
21 FEB 2008 - Strongest-ever doping protection for Aussie Olympians
The most rigorous anti-doping measures ever will protect Australia's team heading to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, ...
18 FEB 2008 - 2020 Youth Summit announced
The Rudd Government will harness the expertise, ideas and enthusiasm of Australia's young people in a two-day 2020 Youth...
17 FEB 2008 - Consultation to improve campus services
Students, the higher education sector, sports and community groups will be asked for their views on how to restore vital...
04 FEB 2008 - Take the heat out of exercise
A guide for school teachers, children, parents and all sports people on how to play sport and exercise safely in hot wea...
25 JAN 2008 - Minister congratulates Young Australian of the Year for 2008 Casey Stoner
The Minister for Youth, the Hon Kate Ellis MP today congratulated world motorcycle champion Casey Stoner on being named ...
18 JAN 2008 - National Youth Week 2008 Competitions open
The 2008 National Talent Competitions and Win Free Stuff competitions opened today, in the lead up to the biggest event ...
18 JAN 2008 - Australia's biggest youth event online
Shout. Share. Live. Unite is the theme for the ninth annual National Youth Week, where thousands of events, concerts and...