Hon Kate Doust asks about the cost, purpose, and attendees of the Springboard Women's Development Program run by the Department of Commerce. The Minister provides details on costs for 2011-12 and 2012-13, the program's purpose, and the agencies involved.

AnsweredQoN 290Legislative Council
Asked
10 September 2013
Portfolio
Commerce

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I refer to the Department of Commerce Annual Report 2011-12 , page 55 which refers to the Springboard Women’s Development Program and I note that two additional programs are planned for 2012-13, and I ask: (a) what was the cost of providing the program in 2011-12; (b) what is the purpose of the program; (c) what is the cost for each of the 2012-13 programs; and (d) which agencies or departments will attend?

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Answered
15 October 2013
Responded by
Minister for Commerce
Response time
35 days
(a) $15,070
(b) The Springboard Women's Development Program is an award winning career and personal development program originally developed for the BBC, and now conducted worldwide with the purpose of supporting women to achieve their potential and make the most of the unique challenges that women face in the workplace.
(c) $15,070 and $14,960
(d) Department of Commerce, Department of State Development, Department of Water, Perth Zoo, GESB.

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