Question on Notice regarding funding allocated to training areas within the Environment and Heritage portfolio and enhancements to public access for heritage research and education. The answer details training provisions, funding sources, and various initiatives to improve public access.

AnsweredQoN 1095Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 October 2001
Member
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(b) what specific funding was allocated to each of the training areas as listed in the Major Achievements for 2000/01; and (c) with the exception of the identified on-line access, how has ‘public access for heritage research, education purposes and areas of interest to the general public’ been enhanced?
(c) with the exception of the identified on-line access, how has ‘public access for heritage research, education purposes and areas of interest to the general public’ been enhanced?
(b) what outcomes have resulted from this achievement?
1(b) Training of volunteers is resourced from the Education Services and Volunteers Service budget provisions. 1(c) Public access has been enhanced through teacher in-service, National Forum on Nature Conservation on Private Land, Trust News, Memo to Members, Tour Through Time publications, public lectures, updated filing system and index, partnership arrangements with like-minded organisations and reciprocal access privileges. 2(a) Feedback from stakeholders including government departments and through changes in proposed heritage legislation. 2(b) Changes in heritage legislation proposals and commitment by Ministers and other stakeholders for ongoing dialogue.
1(c) Public access has been enhanced through teacher in-service, National Forum on Nature Conservation on Private Land, Trust News, Memo to Members, Tour Through Time publications, public lectures, updated filing system and index, partnership arrangements with like-minded organisations and reciprocal access privileges. 2(a) Feedback from stakeholders including government departments and through changes in proposed heritage legislation. 2(b) Changes in heritage legislation proposals and commitment by Ministers and other stakeholders for ongoing dialogue.
2(a) Feedback from stakeholders including government departments and through changes in proposed heritage legislation. 2(b) Changes in heritage legislation proposals and commitment by Ministers and other stakeholders for ongoing dialogue.
2(b) Changes in heritage legislation proposals and commitment by Ministers and other stakeholders for ongoing dialogue.

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Answered
12 December 2001
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
57 days
(1)(a) Training is provided in accordance with policies approved by Council (National Trust Customer Service Charter, National Trust Properties Manual and National Trust Guide Training Programs). Training varies from property to property as coordinated by local management based on assessed volunteer needs. Training is supported by the Manager of Education Services and the Manager of Membership and Volunteer Services through Property Seminars, Volunteer Newsletters, property visits and direct support. Other support is provided through the programs of Volunteering WA. Training is ongoing based on continuous improvement concepts.
1(b) Training of volunteers is resourced from the Education Services and Volunteers Service budget provisions.
1(c) Public access has been enhanced through teacher in-service, National Forum on Nature Conservation on Private Land, Trust News, Memo to Members, Tour Through Time publications, public lectures, updated filing system and index, partnership arrangements with like-minded organisations and reciprocal access privileges.
2(a) Feedback from stakeholders including government departments and through changes in proposed heritage legislation.
2(b) Changes in heritage legislation proposals and commitment by Ministers and other stakeholders for ongoing dialogue.

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