❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding funding allocation for initiatives combating child abuse and family violence in Indigenous communities in the North West region. The answer provides a breakdown of allocated funds, towns/communities involved, administering departments, and expected commencement dates.
AnsweredQoN 1449Legislative Assembly
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(b) in which towns and communities will the funds be spent; (c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
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Answered
12 August 2003
Response time
98 days
The following table contains a list of funded initiatives allocated for the North West relating to the Government’s announcement in December 2002 aimed at combating child abuse and family violence in Indigenous communities. There are more non-allocated funds that will undoubtedly be directed to the North West, as well as other regions in Western Australia, following consultation with the Indigenous community.
Initiative
(a)
Funds Allocated to the North West Area
(b)
Towns / Communities
(c)
Administering Department
(d)
Expected Commencement Date
Safe Places
$436,750
minimum over 4 years.
Consultations regarding locations of safe places are currently occurring with Indigenous women’s groups.
Department for Community Development
By the end of September 2003.
Aboriginal Counselling and Support Workers
$1,720,073
over 4 years
Broome, Derby, Kununurra
Hedland, (locations are yet to be endorsed by ATSIC).
Department for Community Development
Workers will be in place by the end of September 2003.
Child Protection Workers
$5,829,909
(anticipated) over 4 years.
Broome, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Fitzroy, Crossing, Derby, Hedland,
Roebourne and Newman
(some locations are yet to be endorsed by ATSIC).
Department for Community Development
Workers will be in place by the end of July 2003.
Strong Families Program
$1,065,422
over 4 years.
Kimberley and Pilbara Police Districts (locations are yet to be finalised).
Department for Community Development
Expanded program will commence by the end of August 2003.
Multi Function Police Facilities
Capital
:
$7,900,000
Recurrent:
$1,800,000
Balgo, Kalumburu, Bidyadanga, Warmun (Turkey Creek), Dampier Peninsula and Jigalong.
WA Police Service
Balgo and Kalumburu in 2003/04. The remainder are scheduled for 2004/05 and 2005/06.
Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (DVLOs)
Recurrent:
$106,500
Karratha and Broome
WA Police Service
DVLOs will be in place at the commencement of the 2003/04 financial year.
Regional Investment Fund
$148,600
Grants for various one off projects (approximate).
Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Derby, Roeburn, Port Hedland, Karratha and other remote areas of the North West.
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
These grants were approved and allocated in 2002/03.
Further information regarding progress on implementation of the Government’s response to the Gordon Inquiry, “Putting People First”, is available in the
Progress Update 1
, released in June 2003.
Initiative
(a)
Funds Allocated to the North West Area
(b)
Towns / Communities
(c)
Administering Department
(d)
Expected Commencement Date
Safe Places
$436,750
minimum over 4 years.
Consultations regarding locations of safe places are currently occurring with Indigenous women’s groups.
Department for Community Development
By the end of September 2003.
Aboriginal Counselling and Support Workers
$1,720,073
over 4 years
Broome, Derby, Kununurra
Hedland, (locations are yet to be endorsed by ATSIC).
Department for Community Development
Workers will be in place by the end of September 2003.
Child Protection Workers
$5,829,909
(anticipated) over 4 years.
Broome, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Fitzroy, Crossing, Derby, Hedland,
Roebourne and Newman
(some locations are yet to be endorsed by ATSIC).
Department for Community Development
Workers will be in place by the end of July 2003.
Strong Families Program
$1,065,422
over 4 years.
Kimberley and Pilbara Police Districts (locations are yet to be finalised).
Department for Community Development
Expanded program will commence by the end of August 2003.
Multi Function Police Facilities
Capital
:
$7,900,000
Recurrent:
$1,800,000
Balgo, Kalumburu, Bidyadanga, Warmun (Turkey Creek), Dampier Peninsula and Jigalong.
WA Police Service
Balgo and Kalumburu in 2003/04. The remainder are scheduled for 2004/05 and 2005/06.
Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (DVLOs)
Recurrent:
$106,500
Karratha and Broome
WA Police Service
DVLOs will be in place at the commencement of the 2003/04 financial year.
Regional Investment Fund
$148,600
Grants for various one off projects (approximate).
Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Derby, Roeburn, Port Hedland, Karratha and other remote areas of the North West.
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
These grants were approved and allocated in 2002/03.
Further information regarding progress on implementation of the Government’s response to the Gordon Inquiry, “Putting People First”, is available in the
Progress Update 1
, released in June 2003.
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