Senator Colbeck's media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from Senator Colbeck.
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The Australian Government is investing in swimming and water safety education, encouraging more teachers into the pool to strengthen skills and save lives.
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Current and emerging para-athletes will benefit from the Australian Government’s investment in a new community, education and events centre at The Hangar at Tullamarine.
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Today, on International Volunteer Day we celebrate and thank the millions of volunteers across the nation who give their time selflessly to help and enrich lives.
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The Australian Government has invested a further $540 million in response to the COVID 19 pandemic including significant funding to keep Australians safe, and for COVID-19 testing.
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Minister for Sport, Richard Colbeck, has welcomed the release of the FIFA Women’s World Cup (FWWC) 2023 match schedule saying it puts our two sport-loving nations in the spotlight.
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The Australian Government will invest more than $56 million to improve end of life and palliative care for Australians.
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A new funding agreement that increases total program funding from $52.6 million to $151.1 million over four years will significantly expand the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) to support greater choice and quality safeguards for senior Australians.
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The number of people waiting to receive a home care package continues to decrease as the Australian Government ensures more senior Australians can live at home for longer.
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The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act (1997) – a vital overview of Australia’s age care system.
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Seventeen prominent Australians will provide expert advice on aged care issues and the implementation of the Australian Government’s $17.7 billion reform agenda in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
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Work to align regulation across the aged care, disability and veterans’ care sectors will significantly improve quality and safety for participants and consumers.
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The performances of our Olympic and Paralympic teams in Tokyo look set to leave a lasting legacy and improve the health and wellbeing of Australians.
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Three leading members of the Australian Sports Foundation have been reappointed as the agency continues to champion sport funding and philanthropy across the sector.
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Former Health Department secretary, Glenys Beauchamp PSM, has been confirmed as chairperson of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
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The Australian Government has opened a $20 million grant program for home care providers to increase and report on the vaccination rate of their workforce.
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The Australian Government will invest more than $780,000 for 10 new permanent transition care places to better cater to the needs of senior and vulnerable Territorians.
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The Australian Government is supporting the states and territories to increase the capacity of the health system, as the country enters the next phase of the National Plan to re-open and live with COVID-19.
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The Australian Government has accepted all 38 recommendations from a review into COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care facilities.
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The Australian Government is creating a one-stop-shop to make it easier for senior Australians and their families to connect to aged care services.
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Read the transcript of Minister Colbeck with Neil Breen from 4BC Breakfast on 19 October on the 2032 Olympic Games .
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Home and residential aged care providers will develop coordinated workforce planning approaches under a new Australian Government service aimed at ensuring quality levels of personalised care are strengthened and maintained.
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The Australian Government today recognises the contributions of carers across Australia as part of National Carers Week.
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The Australian Government will boost funding to improve research and prevention of brain injuries and concussion for Australians playing sport.
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Food and nutrition for aged care residents across Australia will come into sharp focus as providers deliver their first reports under mechanisms to strengthen individual care.
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The number of registered nurses working in aged care will be increased and strengthened, particularly in rural and remote areas, under a new payment aimed at rewarding clinical skills and leadership.
