Fed; Family welfare payments won't be linked to parenting course
Children and Youth Affairs Minister LARRY ANTHONY says welfare payments for familieswon't be linked to parenting courses.
The federal government said yesterday it's considering a scheme where benefits fornew parents are paid to those who undergo courses to improve their parenting skills.
However, Mr ANTHONY has told Channel Seven that payments won't be cut off or linkedto parenting courses.
He says he's passionate about the importance of the early years up to the age of five,and they deserve more resources and emphasis.
He says most Australian parents do a good job, but there are still many more childrentoday with emotional, health and behavioural problems.
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KEYWORD: PARENT ANTHONY (SYDNEY)
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