❓ The Minister details a $417,000 Aboriginal training and employment strategy linked to the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline, aiming to train 25 Aboriginal trainees and improve inter-agency coherence.
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I refer to the ongoing work of the Gallop Government in increasing employment in Western Australia generally, and particularly for young indigenous Western Australians. Can the minister detail to the House the latest initiative in this regard? Mr C.M. BROWN
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Most members in this House know that the member for Riverton over many years has taken a considerable interest in indigenous affairs, especially economic opportunities for indigenous Australians, and particularly young indigenous Australians. I am pleased to have the question asked by the member for Riverton. A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
Mr C.M. BROWN replied: Most members in this House know that the member for Riverton over many years has taken a considerable interest in indigenous affairs, especially economic opportunities for indigenous Australians, and particularly young indigenous Australians. I am pleased to have the question asked by the member for Riverton. A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
Most members in this House know that the member for Riverton over many years has taken a considerable interest in indigenous affairs, especially economic opportunities for indigenous Australians, and particularly young indigenous Australians. I am pleased to have the question asked by the member for Riverton. A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
Mr C.M. BROWN replied: Most members in this House know that the member for Riverton over many years has taken a considerable interest in indigenous affairs, especially economic opportunities for indigenous Australians, and particularly young indigenous Australians. I am pleased to have the question asked by the member for Riverton. A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
Most members in this House know that the member for Riverton over many years has taken a considerable interest in indigenous affairs, especially economic opportunities for indigenous Australians, and particularly young indigenous Australians. I am pleased to have the question asked by the member for Riverton. A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
A great deal of work has been done over many years by successive State and federal Governments to provide economic, employment and business opportunities for indigenous Australians. However, it is also true that over this time, despite some goodwill, a lack of coherence has been evident with different programs and different agencies both at a commonwealth and state level. My department, the Department of Industry and Resources, is endeavouring to meet other state and federal government agencies to establish a more coherent framework in which different departments and agencies can work together to create business and employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians, particularly young indigenous people. A recent initiative in this regard by the Western Australian Government was to allocate $417 000 to an Aboriginal training and employment strategy associated with the Bunbury to Albany natural gas pipeline corridor. The funds will be used to provide training for some 25 Aboriginal trainees. It will provide for both induction training and ongoing training, the appointment of a facilitator for the first year and a mentoring field officer program to work with the trainees for five years. In all, the training provided over that time will provide new employment opportunities and a greater skills base for young Aboriginal trainees. The strategy utilises Department of Education and Training programs to increase the effectiveness of the traineeship skills that will be imparted to young indigenous people who participate in the program. The program is expected to commence in January 2004. I look forward to a positive outcome for the program and working with the indigenous community in that part of the State. It is very pleasing to see this training program under way and that there will be new opportunities for their young people to gain skills and employment opportunities.
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