Former Senator the Hon Santo Santoro - Media Items

June 2006

30 June 2006

Embryo Research Licensing Committee announced

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Embryo Research Licensing Committee for the triennium from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2009, following consultation with state and territory ministers.

30 June 2006

Aged care nursing scholarships on offer

The Australian Government will offer scholarships for the 2007 academic year, worth up to $30,000 each, to boost the skills base of Australia’s aged care nursing workforce. Applications for Undergraduate Scholarships close on 25 August 2006, while applications for Postgraduate-Continuing Education Scholarships close on 22 September 2006.

30 June 2006

Community places lift support for older Australians

Government community-care allocations have significantly increased support for older Australians and their families, according to a new report.

29 June 2006

People's Choice Media Awards 2006

All Australians have the opportunity to help break down outmoded stereotypes by nominating positive coverage of older Australians for the People’s Choice Media Awards for 2006.

29 June 2006

Opening of the 6th International Hammond Care Group Dementia Conference

Minister for Ageing, Santo Santoro, presented a speech at the opening of the 6th International Hammond Care Group Dementia Conference at the Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh NSW on 29 June 2006.

29 June 2006

Research a priority in national dementia effort

Australia must continue to invest in research as well as early identification, treatment and support if it is to meet the growing challenge posed by dementia, the Minister for Ageing, Senator Santo Santoro, said on 29 June at the opening of the Hammond Care group’s 6th International Dementia Conference in Sydney.

26 June 2006

Speech for the launch of the 'Findings and Recommendations' Booklet

Speech by Senator the Hon. Santo Santoro for the launch of the ‘Findings and Recommendations’ Booklet, A Community for All Ages - Building the Future as part of the National Speakers Series at Parliament House, Canberra.

26 June 2006

Funding boost for age-friendly communities

The Australian Government has announced initial funding of $250,000 to boost government and industry action to help develop "age-friendly" communities.

15 June 2006

Address to the Inaugural World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Global Symposium

Minister for Ageing, Santo Santoro, addresses the Inaugural World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Global Symposium at the United Nations Building in New York.

15 June 2006

Statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The safety of older Australians, both in residential aged care and in the community generally, is a top priority for the Australian Government, the Minister for Ageing, Senator Santo Santoro, said in a statement issued to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.