The federal government will today announce a $26 million funding boost for mental health services for new and expecting parents.
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Govt to announce domestic violence funding | Sky News AustraliaThe government is set to announce a multi-million dollar package to help women and children fleeing domestic violence. \n\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison will use his National Press Club address today to reveal the scheme. \n\nUnder the plan, $60 million will be given to eligible organisations in order to provide safe housing for victims while another $18 million will go towards providing resources. \n\n\n\n
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PM announces $80 million for 'congestion busting infrastructure' | Sky News AustraliaScott Morrison has announced $80 million in local road projects in the Queensland electorates Petrie and Dickson, in the hope the funding pledge could help to retain the marginal seats. \n\nMeanwhile, Mr Morrison is facing pressure from the Opposition to announce findings from the Banking Royal Commission. \n\nThe Coalition will be handed the findings on Friday but is expected to wait until after the market closes on Monday to share them with the public. \n\n\n\n
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Govt investing $10m to enhance online safety of kids: Fifield | Sky News AustraliaCommunications Minister Mitch Fifield has told Sky News this year’s budget will include a $10 million grant program for Non-Governmental Organisation and not-for-profits to pool their ideas about enhancing online safety for children. \n\nSenator Fifield says he’s looking to ensure children have digital literacy skills to operate safely online before accessing classroom devices, which he compares to a pen licence.\n\nHe says children’s psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg put the idea to the government a few weeks ago.\n\nThe government will now ‘urgently’ examine a range of digital licence products available to find the best fit for classrooms. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia \n\n\n
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