Hon Donna Faragher follows up on a previous question regarding a review of Auslan training costs. The Minister confirms the review is complete and funding has been increased to reduce student fees.

AnsweredQoN 162Legislative Council
Asked
16 June 2021
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Education and Training

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I refer to question without notice 1244, asked on 10 November 2020, regarding the Department of Training and Workforce Development’s review into the cost structure of Auslan training, and I ask: (a) has the review been completed; (b) if yes to (a), can the Minister provide detail as to the outcome of the review; and (c) if no to (a), why not?

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Answered
11 August 2021
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
9 days
(a)   Yes.
(b)   The review looked at the cost of using external specialist Auslan signers in delivering the course. The Department of Training and Workforce Development has increased funding to North Metropolitan TAFE – the only TAFE college that delivers these courses – to cover these costs so that student fees could be reduced from the beginning of 2021.
(c)   Not applicable.

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