❓ The Minister outlines progress made in addressing Indigenous Affairs through the Bilateral Agreement, focusing on streamlined service delivery, community governance, and specific initiatives in Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek related to community safety, child protection, and family support.
AnsweredQoN 5941Legislative Council
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Will the Minister advise the House what progress has been made in respect of this recommendation?
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Answered
9 April 2008
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
43 days
The Department of Indigenous Affairs advises:
Through the
Bilateral Agreement on Indigenous Affairs
, the State and Commonwealth Governments are working together to streamline service delivery to Indigenous communities, including services relating to community safety. Priority is being given to initiatives that focus on community governance, leadership and capacity building to ensure that communities are functional and effective.
In addition, the Government is also implementing community safety initiatives such as the establishment of Multi-Functional Police Facilities in remote communities to streamline policing and child protection services in these locations. In February 2007, the Government began implementing a comprehensive strategy to address similar problems experienced in Fitzroy Crossing. The "package" of initiatives in Halls Creek includes the establishment of residential care facilities to provide a safe and supportive environment for children in need of immediate protection, as well as programmes and support services for parents and extended family. The package of initiatives is targeted at addressing issues such as family violence, alcohol and other drug abuse, and truancy.
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Through the
Bilateral Agreement on Indigenous Affairs
, the State and Commonwealth Governments are working together to streamline service delivery to Indigenous communities, including services relating to community safety. Priority is being given to initiatives that focus on community governance, leadership and capacity building to ensure that communities are functional and effective.
In addition, the Government is also implementing community safety initiatives such as the establishment of Multi-Functional Police Facilities in remote communities to streamline policing and child protection services in these locations. In February 2007, the Government began implementing a comprehensive strategy to address similar problems experienced in Fitzroy Crossing. The "package" of initiatives in Halls Creek includes the establishment of residential care facilities to provide a safe and supportive environment for children in need of immediate protection, as well as programmes and support services for parents and extended family. The package of initiatives is targeted at addressing issues such as family violence, alcohol and other drug abuse, and truancy.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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