❓ Question regarding funding, governance, and operations of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, with a focus on funding cuts and geographical reach. Answer reveals funding details, reasons for cuts, and limitations on the ship's travel.
AnsweredQoN 3888Legislative Council
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I refer to the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation sponsored by the Department for Communities, and ask: (a) how much funding does the foundation receive from the department each year: (i) has the Government cut any funding to the foundation in 2015 and/or 2016; and (ii) if yes to (a)(i), what was the reason behind this; (b) what is the role of the foundation's Board and Governors; (c) what is the process for becoming a member of the foundation's Board; (d) what is the process for becoming one of the foundations Governors; (e) how far in kilometres did the STS Leeuwin II travel in 2015: (i) was this more or less than previous years; and (f) has the ship travelled to Darwin in 2015 or 2016: (i) if no to (f), why not?
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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Community Services
Response time
56 days
(a) In 2015-2016, the Department of Local Government and Communities will provide funding of $249 328 to Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited for the Leeuwin Youth Development Program.
(i) 2015-16 – No.
(ii) 2016-17 – Yes. For the six months from 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016 (end of the current agreement term) there will be a reduction in funding of $45 000. The reduction is due to the expiration of the Memorandums of Understanding with the Department for Child Protection and Family Support and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Both of these agencies have advised of their intention to conclude their ongoing involvement/contribution to the Leeuwin Youth Development Program.
(b) The Board and Governors perform the roles as outlined in the constitution of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited.
(c) The process for becoming a member of the Foundation’s Board is set out in the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited’s constitution.
(d) See (c) above.
(e) This information is not provided to the Department as part of the reporting requirements for the Leeuwin Youth Development Program’s service agreement.
(i) Not applicable
(f) No
(i) Funding is provided by the Western Australian Government to support the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation to deliver its service to young people aged 14–25 years of age residing in Western Australia.
As part of the current service agreement for the Youth Development Program, the STS Leeuwin II sails out of Fremantle, Western Australia, visiting a number of destinations along the WA coastline. In 2015-2016, this will include visiting Busselton, Bunbury and Monkey Mia.
(i) 2015-16 – No.
(ii) 2016-17 – Yes. For the six months from 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016 (end of the current agreement term) there will be a reduction in funding of $45 000. The reduction is due to the expiration of the Memorandums of Understanding with the Department for Child Protection and Family Support and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Both of these agencies have advised of their intention to conclude their ongoing involvement/contribution to the Leeuwin Youth Development Program.
(b) The Board and Governors perform the roles as outlined in the constitution of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited.
(c) The process for becoming a member of the Foundation’s Board is set out in the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited’s constitution.
(d) See (c) above.
(e) This information is not provided to the Department as part of the reporting requirements for the Leeuwin Youth Development Program’s service agreement.
(i) Not applicable
(f) No
(i) Funding is provided by the Western Australian Government to support the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation to deliver its service to young people aged 14–25 years of age residing in Western Australia.
As part of the current service agreement for the Youth Development Program, the STS Leeuwin II sails out of Fremantle, Western Australia, visiting a number of destinations along the WA coastline. In 2015-2016, this will include visiting Busselton, Bunbury and Monkey Mia.
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