❓ Details major policy decisions, program initiatives, and resource allocations by the Department of Sport and Recreation impacting Indigenous communities in WA since September 2008, focusing on community needs assessments, sports programs, and facility development.
AnsweredQoN 772Legislative Assembly
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(1) What have been the major policy decisions that have been taken in each of the Minister’s portfolio areas, departments and agencies in the months since 23 September 2008 that have an impact on the interests of the Indigenous population of Western Australia?
(2) What major program initiatives have been taken in each of the Minister’s portfolio areas, departments and agencies in the months since 23 September 2008 that have an impact on the interests of the Indigenous population of Western Australia?
(3) What additional resources have been allocated to any program or policy initiatives in each of the Minister’s portfolio areas, departments and agencies in the months since 23 September 2008 that have an impact on the interests of the Indigenous population of Western Australia?
(4) Please detail the progress or advances in securing positive outcomes for Indigenous people in Western Australia that have been achieved by any of the departments or agencies within the Minister’s portfolio areas since 23 September 2008?
(2) What major program initiatives have been taken in each of the Minister’s portfolio areas, departments and agencies in the months since 23 September 2008 that have an impact on the interests of the Indigenous population of Western Australia?
(3) What additional resources have been allocated to any program or policy initiatives in each of the Minister’s portfolio areas, departments and agencies in the months since 23 September 2008 that have an impact on the interests of the Indigenous population of Western Australia?
(4) Please detail the progress or advances in securing positive outcomes for Indigenous people in Western Australia that have been achieved by any of the departments or agencies within the Minister’s portfolio areas since 23 September 2008?
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Answered
9 June 2009
Responded by
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
35 days
Department of Sport and Recreation
(1)
The extension of the community needs assessment schedule under the recently completed Indigenous Sport and Culture Plan for the Kimberly to include the following communities: Mowanjum, Looma, Bungardi, Burawa, Darlngunaya (Old Fitzroy), Junjuwa, Kurnangki, Joy Springs, Mindi Rardi, Noonkanbah, Yakanarra, Bayulu, Warmun, Lundja, Mardiwah Loop, Nicholson Block, Yardgee, Koongie Park, Yiyili, Jugarini, Wangkajunka, Oombulgurri and Kalumburu.
The establishment of Martu Sport and Recreation Reference Group in the Western Desert Region and the development of a Western Desert Sports Schedule inclusive of an Elite Athlete Program and Western Desert Sports League.
(2)
Nil.
(3) Established the "Inclusive Sport Funding Scheme" that sees $1.2m approved over three years from 2009/10 to fund selected State Sporting Associations to build their capacity to increase participation of targeted populations including and prioritising Indigenous peoples.
Established the "Community Participation Funding" program that sees $525,000 to be invested over three and half years to fund community sport and recreation clubs and
other
community organisations to implement initiatives targeting primarily Indigenous peoples, but also other low participation groups.
Partnered with the Office for Youth, to fund a Project Officer in Narrogin (auspiced through a local indigenous organisation) to facilitate youth focussed initiatives to increase participation and build community capacity.
Established two service agreements with Newcrest Mining in Telfer and BHP Billiton in Newman. These agreements see significant support both in kind and cash for program, salary, travel, accommodation and administration costs for the employment of people to fill the role of Indigenous Sport Development Officers for the Western Desert Region and the communities of Newman, Parnpajinya nd Jigalong.
Through the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) the Department of Sport and Recreation funded the following local governments for the development of facilities in communities with a significant indigenous population:
Shire of Derby-West Kimberley
$361,200
For the construction of new covered multi purpose courts and storage facilities in Fitzroy Crossing
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
$228,000
For the upgrade to the Wyndham Memorial Swimming Pool water circulation and pool structure
$589,200
Through the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) the Department of Sport and Recreation funded the following local governments and community groups for the development of facilities in communities with a large percentage of indigenous people:
Derby Rodeo and Horseriders Association
$32,000
For the construction of a new ablution block
Kimberley Stampede Rodeo Club Inc.
$145,200
For the construction of new clubrooms in Halls Creek including change rooms, kitchen, storage and verandah
Shire of Ashburton
$750,000
For the redevelopment of the Vic Hayton Memorial Pool
Shire of Broome
$681,780
For the construction of an amenities building at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre playing fields
Shire of Carnarvon
$100,000
For the replacement of ten light poles with four lighting towers at Carnarvon Town Oval
Shire of Perenjori
$747,000
For the replacement of existing swimming pool with 25m lap pool, leisure water, change rooms, kiosk, first aid room and storerooms
Shire of Roebourne
$107,000
For the construction of the Nickol West Skate Park
Shire of Roebourne
$936,056
For the construction of a new facility including function room, toilets, kitchen, kiosk and servery area and improvements to the existing Hunt Way Pavilion including storage area, female toilets, improved change rooms and first aid/umpires room in Bulgarra
Town of Port Hedland
$450,000
For the construction of the Colin Matheson Pavilion including social space, change rooms, kitchen, first aid room, storage and ablutions
$3,949,036
(4) Strengthened partnerships between local governments, the corporate sector and aboriginal communities that lead to better service delivery of and to programs and infrastructure development in areas of need.
Increased understanding of community needs through extension of planning processes.
WA Institute of Sport
(1) - (3) Nil.
(4) Not applicable.
WA Sports Centre Trust
(1) - (3) Nil.
(4) Not applicable.
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(1)
The extension of the community needs assessment schedule under the recently completed Indigenous Sport and Culture Plan for the Kimberly to include the following communities: Mowanjum, Looma, Bungardi, Burawa, Darlngunaya (Old Fitzroy), Junjuwa, Kurnangki, Joy Springs, Mindi Rardi, Noonkanbah, Yakanarra, Bayulu, Warmun, Lundja, Mardiwah Loop, Nicholson Block, Yardgee, Koongie Park, Yiyili, Jugarini, Wangkajunka, Oombulgurri and Kalumburu.
The establishment of Martu Sport and Recreation Reference Group in the Western Desert Region and the development of a Western Desert Sports Schedule inclusive of an Elite Athlete Program and Western Desert Sports League.
(2)
Nil.
(3) Established the "Inclusive Sport Funding Scheme" that sees $1.2m approved over three years from 2009/10 to fund selected State Sporting Associations to build their capacity to increase participation of targeted populations including and prioritising Indigenous peoples.
Established the "Community Participation Funding" program that sees $525,000 to be invested over three and half years to fund community sport and recreation clubs and
other
community organisations to implement initiatives targeting primarily Indigenous peoples, but also other low participation groups.
Partnered with the Office for Youth, to fund a Project Officer in Narrogin (auspiced through a local indigenous organisation) to facilitate youth focussed initiatives to increase participation and build community capacity.
Established two service agreements with Newcrest Mining in Telfer and BHP Billiton in Newman. These agreements see significant support both in kind and cash for program, salary, travel, accommodation and administration costs for the employment of people to fill the role of Indigenous Sport Development Officers for the Western Desert Region and the communities of Newman, Parnpajinya nd Jigalong.
Through the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) the Department of Sport and Recreation funded the following local governments for the development of facilities in communities with a significant indigenous population:
Shire of Derby-West Kimberley
$361,200
For the construction of new covered multi purpose courts and storage facilities in Fitzroy Crossing
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
$228,000
For the upgrade to the Wyndham Memorial Swimming Pool water circulation and pool structure
$589,200
Through the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) the Department of Sport and Recreation funded the following local governments and community groups for the development of facilities in communities with a large percentage of indigenous people:
Derby Rodeo and Horseriders Association
$32,000
For the construction of a new ablution block
Kimberley Stampede Rodeo Club Inc.
$145,200
For the construction of new clubrooms in Halls Creek including change rooms, kitchen, storage and verandah
Shire of Ashburton
$750,000
For the redevelopment of the Vic Hayton Memorial Pool
Shire of Broome
$681,780
For the construction of an amenities building at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre playing fields
Shire of Carnarvon
$100,000
For the replacement of ten light poles with four lighting towers at Carnarvon Town Oval
Shire of Perenjori
$747,000
For the replacement of existing swimming pool with 25m lap pool, leisure water, change rooms, kiosk, first aid room and storerooms
Shire of Roebourne
$107,000
For the construction of the Nickol West Skate Park
Shire of Roebourne
$936,056
For the construction of a new facility including function room, toilets, kitchen, kiosk and servery area and improvements to the existing Hunt Way Pavilion including storage area, female toilets, improved change rooms and first aid/umpires room in Bulgarra
Town of Port Hedland
$450,000
For the construction of the Colin Matheson Pavilion including social space, change rooms, kitchen, first aid room, storage and ablutions
$3,949,036
(4) Strengthened partnerships between local governments, the corporate sector and aboriginal communities that lead to better service delivery of and to programs and infrastructure development in areas of need.
Increased understanding of community needs through extension of planning processes.
WA Institute of Sport
(1) - (3) Nil.
(4) Not applicable.
WA Sports Centre Trust
(1) - (3) Nil.
(4) Not applicable.
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