Question on Notice regarding the First Steps program in WA schools, specifically concerning consultancy services, book discounts, and costs associated with the program in other Australian states and overseas.

AnsweredQoN 1369Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 February 2002
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Education

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(b) other Australian states; and (c) Overseas?
(c) Overseas?
Western Australian schools are able to purchase First Steps books at a 60 per cent discount. (b) $1,829,500 (c) $ 327,500
(b) $1,829,500 (c) $ 327,500
(c) $ 327,500

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Answered
14 March 2002
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
23 days
(a) The First Steps Consultancy Unit provides consultancy services to Western Australian schools on request. Revenue from these consultancy services has been minimal. The cost of delivering the services has been estimated at $100,000 per annum.
Western Australian schools are able to purchase First Steps books at a 60 per cent discount.
(b) $1,829,500
(c) $ 327,500

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