Hon Alison Xamon asks the Minister for Community Services to commit to increased funding in the 2012-13 Budget for parenting programs, as recommended by the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Minister's response does not commit to increased funding.

AnsweredQoN 5052Legislative Council
Asked
29 November 2011
Portfolio
Community Services

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to recommendation 31 of the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Report on the
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which refers to the need for universal, targeted and accessible parenting programs for parents of children and young people, with some tailored to parents of children and young people who have particular needs, and I ask -
(1) Will the Minister commit to providing significantly increased funding in the 2012-13 Budget to increase the delivery of such programs, as recommended by the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Report?
(2) If no to (1), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
27 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Community Services
Response time
119 days
(1) The state government will take a range of reports and submissions into account in framing the 2012-13 Budget, including the report from the Commissioner for Children and Young People.
(2) Not applicable
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