❓ Mr. Stephens raises concerns about youth suicide attempts and the lack of youth services in Balgo. The Minister acknowledges the issue, highlights existing resources, and offers support for future funding applications.
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(1) Is the Minister aware of media reports that there have recently been 12 attempted suicides amongst the youth in the remote community of Balgo in the South East Kimberley?
(2) Will the Minister take action to put in place funds from the Community Services portfolio for a second youth worker to assist with this critical situation amongst these young people; and
(a) if not, why not; and
(3) Will the Minister take action to put in place funds to assist with the replacement of a Youth Centre, which burnt down last year as a result of the activities of youngsters sniffing petrol at the community; and
(a) if not, why not?
(2) Will the Minister take action to put in place funds from the Community Services portfolio for a second youth worker to assist with this critical situation amongst these young people; and
(a) if not, why not; and
(3) Will the Minister take action to put in place funds to assist with the replacement of a Youth Centre, which burnt down last year as a result of the activities of youngsters sniffing petrol at the community; and
(a) if not, why not?
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Answered
1 December 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
22 days
(1) I am aware that there have been a number of attempted suicides within the Balgo community. The Department for Child Protection (the Department) currently employs a Senior Community Child Protection Worker located in the Balgo community. This is an important on-the-ground resource to support the families and the community.
(2) I have been advised that the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department, through the Indigenous Justice Program, currently provides funding to the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation to employ two youth workers in the Balgo community.
The Department will continue to liaise closely with Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation to identify and support the needs of families and young people in the community.
(2a) Not applicable.
(3) Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation has indicated to the Department that the building which burnt down last year was not being used by the Corporation for youth activities.
(3a) The Department is able to support the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation regarding identifying appropriate funding options such as LotteryWest for a multi-function youth centre if required.
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(2) I have been advised that the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department, through the Indigenous Justice Program, currently provides funding to the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation to employ two youth workers in the Balgo community.
The Department will continue to liaise closely with Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation to identify and support the needs of families and young people in the community.
(2a) Not applicable.
(3) Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation has indicated to the Department that the building which burnt down last year was not being used by the Corporation for youth activities.
(3a) The Department is able to support the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation regarding identifying appropriate funding options such as LotteryWest for a multi-function youth centre if required.
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